Real Hair/Skin/Nails/Joints Nutrition Help Less The Dead Animals?
Apparently so and imo a real improvement-taste-wise- in the energy-protein powder food universe.
It used to be that collagen helpers...via supplements, drink powders, bone broths -got their purported (digested-delivered) nutritious powers via slaughtered animals' ground up bones, cartilage, hides (gelatin).
Besides being not vegan/vegetarian-we ALSO always wondered how toxic that would be too-given that 'clean' ingredients need to be tested for that.
ANYONE testing ground up hides? We think not.
SOLUTION:
Plant Based Collagen-PlantFusion is a new to us...but wow-it's a VERY tasty 'clean' vegan powder-to add to water or some other liquid.
In The Mix:
Infused with plant proteins (PlantFusion® Amino Acid Infused Protein Blend-with pea protein, algae, chia seed)...that is free of a slew of major allergens (dairy, soy, rice, eggs, peanuts, shellfish etc) no artificial colors/preservatives, gluten FREE and certified non -GMO....and packed with other skin enhancing plant based nutrients -like phyto- ceramides.
(Ceramides are skin's natural moisturizer-dermis protective lipids and a popular hydrating ingredients in loads of skin care products).
PlantFusion also contains the collagen building amino acids proline and glycine, alma fruit extract, a white tea extract, hyaluronic acid-and other plant extracts that inhibit collagen killers and boosts building them (18 more ingredients).
PLUS: Low glycemic (ie no crash burn)- sweetened by Lucama fruit...a low glycemic Peruvian native, monk fruit and stevia.
Added Plus: known athlete muscle healing-anti-inflammatory replenishers like chromium and L-glutamine are in PlantFusion Collagen Builder too,
It also contains an enzyme blend with known anti-inflammatory Bromelain. Really Impressive.
Did we mention it (we tried the rich chocolate) tastes awesome.
The science behind what collagen-breaks down into the body (amino acids) to replenish and jump start needed building blocks for healthy joints, hair, skin, nails...is detailed here.
Beneficial Bonus-and 2 servings worth replaces having to take daily supplements D3 + K and equals protein meal entree.
After our usual afternoon -early evening workouts-two scoops (100 calories/18 grams of protein) stirred-mixed with 2-3 tbsps of water-mix it up in a bowl-it easily blends-no chunkiness or blender required...eat it straight up like pudding-or dip in small bite fruits (grapes, blueberries, strawberries) for added vitamins, hydration, a bit of natural fruit sugar-plus it like eating a protein packed dessert treat :-)
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Where To Buy-Whole Foods, Online, Amazon etc
FYI: Healthy fats from coconut oil, avocado fruit powder etc-are in the Complete Plant Keto Blend 1:1 Fats+Protein version for Keto advocates (not tried).
Wish list-NSF&Informed Athlete Certifications