Author: Olivia Mansson  If you have weak, brittle, constantly breaking nails or lust after the ultimate kitty-cat claws, we recommend you look into collagen for nails.  An essential protein in the maintenance and repair of nails (as well as hair, skin, muscles, gut and much, much more!), collagen supplements for nails put the fabulous into fingers. But how and why? And what’s the ideal serving recommendation? Here we share all the information you could want to put your best nails forward!  "What a fantastic product. I suffered from weak nails so thought I would try it. Back for ..read more

You already know that collagen can deliver a powerhouse of benefits to your hair, skin, nails, muscles, gut, and general wellbeing. But, understanding how much collagen per day is not always as straightforward. Well, that’s where we can help! We cut through any confusion, break it down plain and simple, and share all the information you need about the recommended dose of collagen to take each day. Let’s go! How much collagen per day in the UK? Edible Health recommends 13 grams of collagen per day, which is within the general recommended daily allowance of 2.5 - 15 grams. It is not advised that ..read more

Are you looking for gifts for healthy eaters in your life? With so many dietary requirements and preferences, it isn’t always easy to please everyone. But we’ve made it simple for you to offer healthy holiday gifts to loved ones this Christmas season. We trust these goodness goodies will be a welcome healthy Christmas present amongst all the minced pies.   The Cosy Collagen Winter Bundle - 1 x 400g tub of Edible Health Bovine or Marine Collagen  - 1 x tub of Edible Health Creamer - Take Away Coffee Cup - Hotel Chocolate   - Milk Whisker  Health and wellness gifts ..read more

Shortly after lockdown, Lizanne Harris joined some mates for a night out. She’d dressed in a slip because, since taking collagen, she noticed the cellulite on her arms had disappeared. Lizanne was feeling great. Sat at the pub that night were friends and friends of friends. They all got chatting, and someone asked Lizanne her age. Upon hearing the answer (51), several commented how fabulous she looked.  The reason, Lizanne explained, was collagen. She was taking it daily “for vanity,” and it was delivering results. Someone in the group turned his head at this news.  “My partner and I ..read more

How are you breathing as you read this? Mindfulness, meditation and breathwork technique instructor Beth from Empowered By Beth believes there is a good chance you’re not breathing, well, correctly.  For most of us, breathing comes naturally. It happens instinctively the moment we’re born, and we take it for granted from that point. But it turns out many of us could benefit from relearning how to breathe.  Why breathing and wellbeing go hand-in-hand  We live in an uber stimulating world. Bright lights, technical devices, a cacophony of sounds, scents and sights; they might seem ..read more

For the best collagen for beauty, Edible Health has formulated our unique Anti-Ageing Raspberry blend. This specially designed beauty-booster features a wealth of pure, natural ingredients to help benefit skin, hair, nails, bones, joints, teeth, organs, cognitive function, gut health and overall radiance and vitality.   Along with 100% pure hydrolysed bovine collagen, which works to improve skin physiology, Anti-Ageing Raspberry contains 12 potent super nutrients including Resveratrol, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Rutin, Zinc, Riboflavin and Biotin, ensuring it will play a potent role in yo ..read more

Collagen peptides contain a unique composition of valuable amino acids. The following 18 amino acids are found in collagen:  Alanine Arginine Aspartic Acid Glutamic acid Glycine Histidine Hydroxylysine Hydroxyproline Isoleucine Leucine Lysine Methionine Phenylalanine Proline Serine Threonine Tyrosine and Valine Collagen is the most important protein in the body and it has a very unique molecular structure that contains very high levels of 3 amino acids in particular - glycine, hydroxyproline and proline. These three amino acids connect which the other amino acids in a triple helix shape ..read more

Collagen supplements are suitable for both men and women. However, women in particular are drawn to collagen supplements for their potential ability to help delay signs of ageing, be they appearance (such as hair, skin and nails) or functional (such as joints, muscles brain function and energy levels).  What does collagen do for women? Here at Edible Health, our female customers experience myriad benefits when taking collagen. These include: Restructuring the collagen network in deep skin layers: for vibrant, healthy looking skin at any age Muscle synthesis: Collagen boosts muscle mass b ..read more

Taking collagen with certain vitamins and minerals can be beneficial. Here we explore how come vitamins and minerals can support you on your collagen journey.   Do you need to take vitamin C when taking collagen? Vitamin C is vital for collagen production in the body. There are two enzymes necessary for collagen production (proxyl hydroxylase and lysyl hydroxylase), which require adequate vitamin C to perform. Most people generally obtain enough vitamin C from their daily diet. However, if you feel you may need to supplement this, then taking vitamin C when taking collagen can be ben ..read more

Fish collagen, also known as marine collagen, is a type of collagen entirely made from fish products. It consists of type I collagen, which is also the most abundant type of collagen found in the human body. It is particularly rich in two amino acids; proline and glycine.  What is fish collagen called? Fish collagen is also called marine collagen.  What does fish collagen do? Supports healthy skin: As we age, the collagen production within our bodies reduces and so this can lead to saggy skin which is more wrinkled and less plump. Consumption of fish collagen can therefore help redu ..read more