In 2014, when I was 47 years old (as I talked about in my Optimal Health Video Series), I had begun having chronic joint pain while working out, and throughout the day. This was at the tail end of my heavily plant-based, high carbohydrate, high lean protein and low fat “Paleo” diet phase.

I chalked the pain up to the fact that I was “just getting old,” because at the time, I thought I was eating a diet that enabled me to be in peak fitness and achieve optimal health. But, there was something missing.

I found out about collagen, and this product in particular, on the One Radio Network website. After reading about the benefits, I decided to order it and give it a try. I was shocked at the results! Within just TWO WEEKS, my joint pain had almost all but disappeared. I finally began to realize that perhaps animal based products were not all that the propaganda had tried to convince me they were.

Then, I came across a Natasha Campbell-McBride interview in which she stated simply that “plant foods cleanse the body, and animal foods build the body.” That is what I have found to ring true in my life and collagen is an integral part of my daily diet now as I add 4 tablespoons to my daily essential nutrient chocolate shake and one of the best ways to recognize that it’s working is you will notice your nails and hair growing in thicker and faster, as well as your skin becoming more smooth and resist aging!

The 8 pound bulk bag of Great Lakes Wellness is the most economical way to add it to your diet (if you don’t have a Costco membership.) Click the image below to order!

Why Collagen?

A healthy lifestyle allows you to embrace a life you love. Collagen hydrolysate is an easy addition to your daily routine, supporting your skin, hair, nails, joints, and digestion. Seamlessly integrating collagen into your health and beauty journey helps you feel and look your best.

The body’s ability to replenish collagen on its own decreases by about 1% every year. While the exact age at which this decline begins varies from person to person, it has been known to start in your 20’s. Adding a collagen supplement to your daily wellness routine, alongside a balanced diet, can help your body regenerate collagen that’s been lost or broken down with age. Here’s how:

Easy Absorption

Collagen peptides have been broken down into small chain amino acids, which makes them easy for your digestive system to absorb.

Key Amino Acids

Collagen peptides are rich in glycine, proline and hydroxyproline, which your body requires to produce collagen and other proteins

Simple to Use

Unflavored collagen peptides dissolve effortlessly into your favorite food or beverages, or you can opt for flavored varieties to create a delicious drink.