Calculate your collagen value
Collagen is one of the most important proteins in our body – it ensures that skin, hair, and nails remain healthy. However, from the mid-20s, collagen levels begin to decline by about 1.5% per year. But is calculating collagen loss really as simple as it seems?
The Myth of Simple Collagen Degradation
It is often assumed that a 1.5% loss per year means you would have 15% less collagen after 10 years. If this were true, we would have no collagen left by the age of 95. But this is far from reality. In fact, each year the 1.5% reduction is applied to the new, already reduced collagen level. This ensures that a certain amount of collagen remains even in old age.
Collagen and Menopause: Why Women Lose More
However, collagen degradation differs between men and women. While the decline is continuous in men, women experience a drastic loss after menopause – around 30% within five years. After that, the degradation stabilizes but amounts to about 2% annually, which is faster than in men.
Do you want to know your collagen level?
To understand this complex process, we have developed a collagen calculator that helps you determine your individual collagen level. This way, you can keep track of how your collagen reserves change over time.
Click here for the calculator.
Why Collagen Supplements Are Important
Of course, no one wants their collagen levels to drop. Collagen supplements can help mitigate the natural decline. The finer the collagen (lower Dalton value), the better it can be absorbed by the body. Studies show that only collagen with a Dalton value of less than 2,000 is optimally utilized by the body.
Efficacy Study
What makes our collagen complex so special?
At Beautyhacker, we exclusively use Peptan® Collagen from Rousselot in our special complex. Peptan is known for its high bioavailability, which ensures optimal absorption in the body. Thanks to a Dalton value of less than 2,000, the collagen can be particularly well absorbed, which supports skin elasticity and moisture.
Our complex also contains valuable additives such as Vitamin C, which supports the body's own collagen production, and Biotin, which ensures strong hair and nails. Zinc contributes to skin regeneration and protects against oxidative stress. This combination ensures that you not only benefit from high-quality collagen but also achieve the best results for your skin and well-being.
The Science Behind High-Quality Collagen Products
A large-scale clinical study showed that a daily dose of 5g of Peptan® Collagen over 90 days led to significant improvements in skin elasticity and wrinkle reduction. This study, conducted with 60 women aged 45 to 60, proved that collagen supplements can play a major role in maintaining skin structure(Rousselot)(Peptan).
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For more information on the scientific background and effects of Peptan Collagen, visit the Peptan website
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- Vleminckx, S., et al. Rousselot Clinical Data
- Kuninty, P., et al. Rousselot Clinical Data
- Pappelbaum, K. I., et al. Revealing novel insights on how oral supplementation with collagen peptides may prevent hair loss: Lessons from the human hair follicle organ culture. Journal of Functional Foods. 2024. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jff.2024.106124
