What’s the largest organ in the human body? The skin. That’s right, the skin is actually an organ, and the health of that organ can tell you a lot about your overall health. That’s why it’s so important to support skin health with vital nutrients it needs to thrive. But what nutrients are the most important? There are two that stand out when it comes to supporting skin, hair, and more: collagen and magnesium.
What Does Collagen Do for the Body?
Collagen is a protein that is a central structural component of skin and other connective tissues throughout the body that supports elasticity.1 About 80 to 90 percent of skin is made up of collagen, which supports both structure and strength but with age, the skin becomes thinner because collagen production declines.2
A 2019 review of 11 different studies found that taking a collagen supplement helped support skin elasticity, hydration, and thickness.3 This is consistent with a 2021 randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial that found that marine collagen helped support skin elasticity, hydration, and radiance compared to placebo.4
Because bones also contain large amounts of collagen, collagen supplements can also help support joints. A 2019 analysis of several different studies found that taking collagen orally helped support joint mobility and function.5
Magnesium Benefits
Magnesium is also important because it is a mineral needed for more than 300 different enzymatic reactions in the human body. Because of the many functions magnesium is involved in, it helps support the function of the heart, bones, muscles, and skin.6 Research shows that magnesium helps support skin hydration and thickness too.7
A Powerful Combination
It’s important to understand that not all forms of collagen or magnesium are equally beneficial for skin. For general wellness and glowing skin, choose marine collagen and magnesium citrate. When combined, these two nutrients may help support skin health on many levels.
Marine collagen and magnesium citrate provide powerful protective support at the cellular level while replenishing collagen levels to support skin elasticity and strength. It’s a powerful combination! If you’re interested in taking a collagen + magnesium combo, PRETTY Magnesium combines marine collagen and magnesium citrate in a delicious pomegranate powder mix.
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References
- Holwerda AM, van Loon, L. The impact of collagen protein ingestion on musculoskeletal connective tissue remodeling: a narrative review. Nutrition Reviews. 2022;80(6):1-18. https://academic.oup.com/nutritionreviews/article/80/6/1497/6380930
- Reilly DM, Lozano J. Skin collagen through the lifestages: importance for skin health and beauty. Plastic and Aesthetic Research. 2021;8(2). https://parjournal.net/article/view/3863
- Choi FD, Sung CT, Juhasz M, Mesinkovsk N. Oral collagen supplementation: a systematic review of dermatological applications. J Drugs Dermatol. 2019;18(1):9-16. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30681787/
- Evans M, Lewis ED, Zakaria N, et al. A randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel study to evaluate the efficacy of a freshwater marine collagen on skin wrinkles and elasticity. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2021;20(3):825-834. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32799362/
- Garcia-Coronado JM, Martinex-Olvera L, Rlizondo-Omana RE, et al. Effect of collagen supplementation on osteoarthritis symptoms: a meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials. International Orthopaedics. 2019;43:531-538. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00264-018-4211-5
- Al Alawi AM, Majoni SW, Falhammar H. Magnesium and Human Health: Perspectives and Research Directions. Int J Endocrinol. 2018;2018. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5926493/?report=reader
- Schwalfenberg GK, Genuis SJ. The Importance of Magnesium in Clinical Healthcare. Scientifica (Cairo). 2017;2017:4179326. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5637834/?report=reader
