Technically NO, collagen isn’t vegan, because it is a protein found mostly in hair, skin, nails, bones, and ligaments, and is derived from animal sources, such as chicken, beef or fish.
But YES, collagen boosters can be vegan!
What is Collagen?
Collagen is an abundant structural protein found in the body’s various connective tissues (ligaments, hair, nails, skin, etc.). As the main component of connective tissue, it is the most abundant protein in mammals, making up from 25% to 35% of the whole-body protein content. Collagen is a protein made up of amino-acids, which are in turn built of carbon, oxygen and hydrogen. Collagen contains specific amino acids – Glycine, Proline, Hydroxyproline and Arginine. As we age and our body produces less and less amino acids that produce collagen, and we start seeing the effects in our everyday lives (dryer hair, brittle nails, dry/ wrinkled skin, etc.
Can Collagen Be Vegan?
Technically NO, collagen isn’t vegan, because it is a protein found mostly in hair, skin, nails, bones, and ligaments, and is derived from animal sources, such as chicken, beef or fish.
But YES, collagen boosters can be vegan! Better scientific understanding of how our bodies produce collagen, along with a plethora of plant-based ingredient options has allowed Blue Toad™ to create a proprietary Amino Acid blend that mirrors what your body NEEDS to produce all types of collagen. We simply bypass the process of digesting animal protein or peptides so your body can produce amino acids… and we supply your body exactly what it needs, therefore streamlining the process! It’s efficient, clean, and VEGAN. This is what most people are searching for when they say Vegan Collagen.
Collagen products on the market today are derived from animal products, including cow hooves, hide, and more. While collagen is extremely important to the body, many people who want to use collagen products struggle to find anything that isn’t sourced from animals! For years, nobody questioned if collagen boosters could be made from plant-based sources and still help enhance collagen production in the body.
That means that the days of all collagen boosters being from animal products is over. Find out more below about collagen and how plant-based collagen boosters are trending in the market.
Collagen Chart:
Source https://www.ruled.me/what-is-collagen/
How Does Our Plant-Based Collagen Work?
Blue Toad Botanicals™ has developed a Vanilla Plant-Based Collagen Creamer that is vegan friendly and tastes delicious! We started with the proprietary Amino Acid blend needed for collagen production, then we added Tremella Mushrooms, Bamboo Silica, TOCOS Rice Bran Tocotrienols, Coconut MCT Powder, and Patented DracoBelle™ – Moldavian Dragonhead Extract – wow!
If you have been thinking about trying collagen supplements but have been turned-off by lack of plant based products, our Vanilla Plant-Based Collagen Creamer is a perfect introduction for adding collagen in your life. It blends great in coffee, smoothies, tea, and anything else that needs a little extra sweetness.
Trust The Toad™ and try our Vegan Friendly Vanilla Collagen Creamer today!
