It’s no secret, there’s a star ingredient in the multivitamin category — collagen. It supports skin elasticity, wrinkle reduction, bone strength and joint flexibility. Since collagen declines production naturally in your body after you reach the age of 25, it’s important to protect your canvas’ radiance and youth by supplementing the protein. That’s why Anixia Rodriguez and Mamun Haque, created a marine collagen company La Sirène. Bridging her Cuban skincare roots and his Japanese insights on beauty, they created a beauty must-have that even Oprah herself uses. We caught up a with the Latina businesswoman who spoke about how much collagen is needed daily to maintain the skin’s youth, key benefits and more ahead.

HOLA! USA: How much collagen should someone be taking? Is there such a thing as too much?
Anixia Rodriguez: Collagen should be taken every day in order to maintain and reproduce collagen production. The Japanese recommend the daily dosage of marine collagen to be a minimum of 2g a serving and a maximum of 5g per serving for proper absorption. It is also recommended that you do not exceed 10g of marine collagen per day, anything more than that is too much and not necessary when taking a quality product. When it comes to how much, the amount of collagen needed per individual will vary upon their body’s own collagen depletion – this may vary with age, lifestyles and/or medical conditions. I personally suggest that individuals over the age of 40 take the maximum dosage amount. Especially women with or beginning menopause since it causes the depletion of collagen to accelerate rapidly, causing one to not only see but feel the signs of aging.

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What are the main key benefits of taking collagen?
“Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body, it is considered the glue that holds us together. Supplementing with collagen will not only target one area like a topical cream, but will help you reproduce your body’s entire collagen production.”

Key benefits are:

Skin – Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, firms and hydrates for smoother-radiant skin, supports clearer skin and even skin tone, prevents and repairs environmental skin damage, and accelerates wound healing and reduces scars.

Hair – Promotes healthier, thicker, stronger and rapid hair growth, preventing and stopping further hair loss.

Nails – Promotes stronger and healthier rapid nail growth. Restoring weak brittle nails.

Joints – Improves joint and muscular health, while assisting to alleviate and diminish joint pain.

Bones – Increases bone mineral density for stronger healthier bones and accelerates bone healing.

Digestion & Weight Management – Naturally detoxifies the body, improves gut health, boosts metabolism and strengthens immunity.

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