The science behind Simply Glow
The science is simple.
The difference is not.
The difference is not.
We believe you deserve to understand exactly what you are taking and why. Here is the science and reasoning behind every decision we made.
How collagen works in the body
From powder to peptides.
01
Consumed
Hydrolysed collagen peptides dissolve in liquid and pass through the stomach where digestive enzymes continue breaking them into smaller peptides.
Mouth to stomach
02
Absorbed
Small collagen peptides are absorbed through the intestinal wall into the bloodstream, where studies have detected them within hours of ingestion.
Small intestine
03
Used
Once absorbed, peptides circulate in the bloodstream where they are available to the body alongside other amino acids and dietary protein. Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin, bones and cartilage.
Throughout the body
Why dose matters
10,000mg is not
a coincidence.
a coincidence.
Published research on hydrolysed collagen has used a wide range of daily doses, with many trials running between 2,500mg and 10,000mg, taken for 8 to 12 weeks. We chose 10,000mg because it sits at the upper end of that range.
Many supplements use lower amounts of collagen, often blended with several other ingredients. We prefer to keep the formula simple and the dose at the upper end of what published research has used.
Simply Glow uses 10,000mg because that is the dose we wanted to formulate around. Nothing less.
Many supplements use lower amounts of collagen, often blended with several other ingredients. We prefer to keep the formula simple and the dose at the upper end of what published research has used.
Simply Glow uses 10,000mg because that is the dose we wanted to formulate around. Nothing less.
10,000mg
Per daily serving
A dose at the upper end of what published research has used.
8 to 12 weeks
The typical study duration
Most published trials run for 8 to 12 weeks before measuring outcomes. Consistency matters more than quick fixes.
2 ingredients
Nothing unnecessary
Every ingredient serves a purpose.
Why we added vitamin C
The second ingredient
earns its place.
earns its place.
Vitamin C is not in Simply Glow to make the label look fuller. It is there because Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin, bones and cartilage. It is also a cofactor in the hydroxylation of proline and lysine, two amino acids essential to collagen's triple helix structure.
In simple terms: collagen peptides are a source of amino acids. Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation in the body.
In simple terms: collagen peptides are a source of amino acids. Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation in the body.
"Vitamin C is required for the hydroxylation reactions that stabilise the collagen triple helix." ~ DePhillipo et al., Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 2018
The honest truth
What to
realistically expect.
realistically expect.
Most collagen brands do not tell you this because it is not a great selling point. We think you deserve to know exactly what you are committing to before you buy.
It takes time. Published trials on hydrolysed collagen typically run for 8 to 12 weeks before measuring outcomes. Consistency matters more than quick fixes.
Consistency is everything. Missing doses regularly will significantly reduce the likelihood of seeing results. Daily use matters.
Results vary. Age, lifestyle, diet, and genetics all influence how your body responds. Collagen is not a quick fix.
Long-term use. Most published trials measure outcomes after several months of consistent daily use.
Key references
Choi, F.D., Song, I.C. and Lee, J.H. (2019): Oral collagen supplementation
'Oral collagen supplementation: A systematic review of dermatological applications', Journal of Drugs in Dermatology.
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DePhillipo, N.N. et al. (2018): Vitamin C and collagen synthesis
'Efficacy of vitamin C supplementation on collagen synthesis and oxidative stress after musculoskeletal injuries: A systematic review', Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine.
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Iwai, K. et al. (2005): Collagen peptides in human blood
'Identification of food-derived collagen peptides in human blood after oral ingestion of gelatin hydrolysates', Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
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Proksch, E. et al. (2014): Collagen peptides and skin physiology
'Oral supplementation of specific bioactive collagen peptides has beneficial effects on human skin physiology', Skin Pharmacology and Physiology.
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for yourself?
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