The fear of aging is strong with this one. This one being me. And I keep hearing hype surrounding collagen powder. In fact, I’ve been hearing hype about it for years, but was always skeptical. What’s more, the fear of being sick and losing my health is worse than the fear of aging. So much fear!

Since collagen is the most prevalent protein in our bodies, and because it acts as a building block for our skin, bones, tendons, muscles, etc. I knew it was probably important to find a company that provided a quality one….But kept running in to problems during my research. Primarily problems that had me weeding through hundreds of brands all claiming to have the best one.

I’ve learned collagen powder is better than collagen liquid, how marine and bovine do similar things, what time of day you should and should not take it. I have learned about trace minerals that are unnecessary and sometimes damaging in some, random marketing fillers in others, sweeteners and color correctors that are often used, and figured out that there is so much to be cautious of. 

Yet, after tons of research and now over a YEAR of use with one brand, I can finally say I found a company to fully support (and frankly won’t ever stray away from.)  Leblon Nutrition Collagen Powder.

1. Leblon Nutrition carries multiple collagen types, but focuses on Bovine. Bovine contains all three of the main collagen types (I, II, & III). And NO Marine Collagen. Nothing wrong with Marine collagen, however it is a little less “clean.” Meaning you aren’t ever really sure WHAT it is sourced from. Shellfish, seaweed, an octopus… and I have a mollusk allergy. If Marine Collagen is sourced from anything within that family (clams, oysters, scallops, etc.) I would personally be in big, big trouble…. sticking to Bovine keeps me safe from my Mollusk/shellfish allergy.

2. Price is pretty middle-ground. Which I like. Basic collagen powders are inexpensive for a reason. They can be filled with colorants, sweeteners, and other unnecessary things. More importantly, they never contain the amounts of antioxidants, amino acids, or “good” stuff needed to help heal the body and convert the ingredients into USEABLE collagen. It ends up being a waste of money. On the flip side, there are also much higher priced products as well; relying on their brand name, fancier processing locations, or packaging to market at that higher price. Not better quality or ingredients. 

3. It is a family owned company growing roots out of necessity and demand within their community. A Brazilian family, the woman who founded Leblon Nutrition moved to the United States and found herself spending thousands to ship a Brazilian brand (that they have since acquired) to her new home. Nothing in the states compared to the benefits she had previously been experiencing with this Brazilian brand. Now that I have been using this product for a year, I’ve learned dozens of stories from people also desperately searching for a quality collagen powder they couldn’t previously find in the States.

4. Because the body cannot digest collagen in its whole form, it breaks it down into amino acids. Without the proper cofactors like vitamin A, C, copper, zinc and manganese, or bodies cannot use those amino acids to create the triple helix needed to convert into strong collagen fibers. Needless to say, Leblon Nutrition Collagen Powder contains alllll these essential things to make it as effective for the body as possible. It is formulated to boost results far better than others I have researched. 

5. I am obsessed with keeping my skin healthy. It’s kind of my whole identity. I use sunscreen like it’s going out of style at least 3x a day in the summer. The BEAUTIFUL thing about collagen powder, and this one specifically, is it is formulated specifically to give internal, added protection against UV exposure, pollutants and inflammation. Protection from the inside; how cool is that?! 

So, what results have I seen after using this collagen for over a year now? Many. When I first began taking the powder I had struggled with a strange muscular eye twitch for over a year. One week on this powder and it was gone for good. I have noticed my body recovers from being sore after a long workout much faster, and the best thing I’ve noticed is a completely healthy life in the midst of one of the most anxiety-riddled and stressful years I’ve ever had: I.e. planning a wedding around the world, buying a house, moving three times, changing jobs, etc. I have been sick one time. ONE. in 14 months. (Meanwhile my husband is currently on the couch with his 8th cold since I started the powder.)

I am continuing to take this so I have better mobility, continued protection, a healthier body overall, and stronger nails (guilty gain. ) If you decide to better your body with Leblon Nutrition Collagen -or any collagen for that matter- understand that it can take time to see results. My FAST results were strange, most people experience a life changing reaction within 4-6 months. However, in my opinion, it’s NEVER a waste of time protecting the one body we have been given. 

If you’re curious to try Leblon Nutrition, here is the link to exactly what I use with a discount code attached to save you 15% upfront. I have been really happy with this brand, and hope you would be too. If you have questions, let’ chat!! Hit me up on Instagram! I’d love to hear your thoughts.