Wellness Spotlight: Nordic Naturals Marine Collagen

This blog post is sponsored by Nordic Naturals and highlights their Marine Collagen product.

What is Collagen? 

Collagen is the most bountiful protein in the body. Without getting too much into the scientific description, concisely put, collagen is a structural protein found in skin and other connective tissues. It’s an incredibly important building block for the skin. Collagen offer a wide array of benefits but the one that has been of particular interest to me lately in overall skin health. The type of collagen that is most abundant of the 20+ variations is type I. The type I collagen fibers support the layers of skin from within as well as play a role in the body’s natural cycle of replacing dead skin cells.

Bioavailability is a very important component of the efficacy of how well any supplement is absorbed but particularly when it comes to collagen. A key factor of the absorption process is that the body must be able to absorb and circulate collagen peptides both speedily and efficaciously to experience the best results.

I love the Nordic Naturals Marine Collagen because it was formulated with optimal absorption in mind; it delivers small, hydrolyzed collagen peptides & vitamin C to help stimulate and support collagen-producing cells throughout the body. I love taking it in both warm + cold drinks. The BEST part – no fishy taste! I really enjoy the subtle strawberry flavor so much so that I can even add it to water and consume it as is. This is my go-to method when I’m in a rush or on-the-go.

Since using the Nordic Naturals Marine Collagen, I’ve noticed a dramatic difference in my skin. My skin looks & feels more supple and softer. I even have a healthy, vibrant glow sans moisturizer or serums! Traveling has assuredly taken a toll on my body + skin over the years. Usually the days following a long trip, my skin looks dull or dry.

This makes sense as sitting on a plane for hours at a time has a dehydrating effect on the skin. Over time, dryness can be a catalyst for signs of aging.I’ve been making more of an avid effort to take Nordic Naturals Marine Collagen daily but especially while I’m traveling – and woah, has it made a world of difference. Not only has the Marine Collagen helped me maintain a healthy glow, but it’s improved my skin’s overall elasticity and reduced signs of wrinkles. I had a few subtle wrinkles around my under-eye show up over the past year and now there’s barely any sign of them at all. I’ve also seen an improvement in texture & discoloration.

While I tend to take the Marine Collagen in water 50% of the time out of convenience (the flavor is plenty yummy as is), I also really like to add it to my lattes or smoothies. I’ve been obsessing lately over my Collagen Turmeric Latte and Green Collagen Smoothie.

Turmeric is something I have just about every day. Not only can it do wonders for your skin, but it is chock full of anti-inflammatory & antibacterial properties.

Combine these benefits with those of the Nordic Naturals Marine Collagen, and you’ve got yourself a new potent skincare ritual to add to your regimen.

Below you can find both recipes:

Marine Collagen + Turmeric Latte

• 1 part hot water
• 1 part hot milk of choice (I personally love coconut or almond milk)
• 2 teaspoons of Nordic Naturals Marine Collagen
• 2 tsp of turmeric a dash of black pepper
• a tablespoon of manuka honey

I like to blend all of the ingredients for 30 seconds — & voilà enjoy the creamy goodness!* If you want to switch it up and have a different Nordic Naturals Marine Collagen latte – you can replace the turmeric with some apoptogenic herbs like Ashwagandha, Holy Basil, or Chaga. If you want to switch it up and have a different Nordic Naturals Marine Collagen latte – you can replace the turmeric with some apoptogenic herbs like Ashwagandha, Holy Basil, or Chaga.

Green Marine Collagen Smoothie

• 8 oz of almond or coconut milk
• 2 teaspoons of Nordic Naturals Marine Collagen.
• One banana
• One cup of greens (I like to use kale)
• One avocado
• 1 teaspoon of spirulina

*You can easily add protein to this to make it more filling as well. As I continue to inch closer to my 30’s, I try to often educated myself on skin health. Through my tireless research and many practices, I’ve realized that healthy skin truly starts from within. I highly recommend Nordic Naturals Marine Collagen – and I would love to hear your guys feedback if you try it or make either of the recipes above that I mentioned!