What happens if I stop taking marine collagen. Will I lose the benefits?Updated a month ago
Think of collagen as the "bricks" that keep your body's structure, skin, joints, bones, strong and stable. As we age, our natural collagen production declines by about 1% each year. Supplementing with collagen peptides has been shown to help keep things well-repaired by doing two things:
- Supplying highly bioavailable building blocks used in your body's collagen synthesis
- Stimulating additional collagen synthesis
If you've been supplementing with collagen for some time and then stop:
- No immediate loss: You won't suddenly lose any benefits you've built up.
- Long-term wear and tear: Over time, normal wear and tear will catch up if you're no longer supplying your body with sufficient building blocks.
- Still ahead: All else equal, you'll remain better off than someone who never supplemented at all, like a building that's been at least partially maintained versus one that's been neglected for a long time.
Ultimately, if you've noticed stronger joints or healthier-looking skin, continuing collagen peptide supplementation will help you sustain those benefits.
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