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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
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It’s a plant-based alternative to traditional animal-derived collagen peptides, for vegans and vegetarians who cannot have collagen supplements.
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Vegan collagen or it is also available by the name of plant collagen booster and is created by using natural ingredients like sesbania, sea buckthorn, evening primrose, etc.
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Vitamin C, Vitamin E, amino acids, peptides, all help collagen production naturally.
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Traditional collagen comes from bovine or marine sources and it is not vegan friendly.
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Research is still emerging on this topic, but key nutrients that are added to the product often support collagen formation.
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Vegan collagen can support beauty and joint care a bit , when combined with a healthy and active lifestyle.
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Most vegan collagen powders are gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free so if you are allergic to one of these, you can give it a try.
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Eat guava, citrus, amla, spinach, and pumpkin seeds as they are rich in Vitamin C & E, which are required for collagen synthesis and prevention from damage.
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Morning or post-workout with vitamin C-rich food to enhance its absorption.
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Collagen booster is a boon for vegans and vegetarians. So if you are looking for a supplement for your skin, you can go for it.
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