Do you use collagen in your daily coffee, shake or smoothie? Want to know the WHY beyond “its good for you” to incorporate collagen on a regular basis? Curious about what the science says? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the many functions of collagen in the body and run through the evidence for hair, skin and nail support, bone health, gut integrity, cardiovascular health and beyond!
 
In this episode, Ali and Becki dig in to the science on collagen from its structure and function in the body to other nutrients that support healthy collagen production. Learn the difference between the many types of collagen and how to incorporate it into your daily routine as a therapeutic food for so many different applications. Plus, hear from Ashley of Further Food, our favorite source for pasture-raised collagen and gelatin. 
 
Also in this episode:
Naturally Nourished UpdatesBio-C Plus - COMING SOON!
Fullscript
Start Here Pages on AliMillerRD.com 
What is Collagen?
Benefits of CollagenCollagen - What the Science Says
Hair, Skin & Nail HealthEpisode 83: Healthy Hair, Skin and Nails
Bone and Joint HealthEpisode 122: Building Strong Bones
OsteoFactors
Thyroid HealthCellular Antiox
Gut Health
Pressure Ulcers
Cardiovascular HealthEpisode 143: Functional Approaches to Blood Pressure Highs and Lows
Nutrients that Impact Collagen LevelsVitamin C
Copper
B6
Favorite Collagen & Gelatin RecipesLemon Lime Adrenal Reset Gummies
Low Carb Collagen Zucchini Muffins
Chocolate Peanut Butter Gelatin Pudding
Kombucha Collagin Fizz
Lemon Blueberry Muffins
Interview with Ashley of Further Food
Further Food Collagen Peptides
Further Food Gelatin 
 
More about Ashley:
Ashley is the Director of Sales & Marketing at Further Food. Further Food is a women-owned & operated food as medicine supplement company that creates expert-approved supplements made from real food ingredients. Starting at a young age, Ashley battled with severe IBS-C and had always been overweight. After losing over 50 lbs., becoming a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and discovering the power of real food to foster a healthy lifestyle, Ashley slowly started the journey to heal her IBS-C naturally. Ashley fell in love with the mission of Further Food, and joined the founding team. Every day, she feels privileged to do what she loves and honored to share Further Food's healing products with the world!
This episode is sponsored by Further Food, a female owned and operated company that provides the highest quality food as medicine supplements including their Collagen Peptides, Pasture-Raised Gelatin Daily Turmeric Tonic and Mindful Matcha. Use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout for 10% off!