Your Guide to Healthy Collagen

Collagen is the hardworking, underrated protein in your body. It is a key structural protein within your connective tissues that supports healthy skin, hair, nails, bones, and connective tissue.¹ Collagen production occurs naturally to maintain healthy skin and helps make the body flexible.¹

Even though your body can create this protein, natural collagen production slows down over time and decreases more dramatically by middle age.²  In addition, modern diets may be deficient in glycine – the key amino acid found in collagen,³ further highlighting the importance of considering a collagen supplement.

THE BENEFITS:

Taking collagen can benefit your body in more than just one way!

 Skin – Research shows that collagen supplementation helps increase skin elasticity and hydration.⁴ 

Bones – Research points to collagen supplementation helping with bone formation and reducing bone breakdown.⁵ 

Muscles – Research shows collagen supplementation combined with exercise can help increase muscle mass and strength.⁶

CHOOSING A COLLAGEN SUPPLEMENT:

Consider the type of collagen you are taking, and which additional ingredients are added to it.

• Pick a hydrolyzed collagen – it’s been broken down into smaller, easier to absorb fragments (peptides) and easier to mix in liquids
• Ensure that Vitamin C is added – to support the body’s natural collagen production⁷
• Include the amino acid Tryptophan – to make a complete protein (collagen lacks tryptophan) and get maximum benefits

WHO NEEDS TO SUPPLEMENT:

• Individuals looking to build lean muscle mass while doing resistance training
• Adults who are looking for joint and bone support, including individuals with osteoarthritis
• Adults looking to support healthy skin, hair, and nails

WHY CHOOSE PROGRESSIVE COMPLETE COLLAGEN™?

Progressive has combined all the ingredients you need to achieve the maximum benefit from a collagen supplement. Complete Collagen™ contains non-GMO hydrolyzed collagen from pasture-raised, grass-fed cattle that is free of both antibiotics and added hormones. Each scoop provides 10 grams of collagen along with support nutrients: Vitamin C, Tryptophan, Pineapple and Papaya. Complete Collagen™ mixes easily into any hot or cold beverage.

Your body works hard for you. It allows you to run, walk, work out, lift your kids and go about your busy life. But without the right support to mend and repair, you can start to experience the aches, pains and other signs of an active body. Be sure to support your body with Progressive Complete Collagen™.

Chocolate Chip Collagen Cookies Recipe

Enjoy these cookies as a guilt-free, nutritious treat!

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond flour
• 2 scoops Progressive Complete Collagen™. – Vanilla Ice Cream
• 3 Tbsp avocado or coconut oil
• 2 Tbsp maple syrup or honey
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips

Method

1. Add all ingredients to a bowl. Mix until combined.
2. Roll dough into balls and flatten onto a parchment lined pan.
3. Bake cookies at 350°F for 10-12 minutes. Enjoy!

References:
1. MediLexicon International. (n.d.). Collagen: What is it and what are its uses? Medical News Today. Retrieved October 8, 2025, from https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/262881.php#uses.
2. Varani J, Dame MK, Rittie L, et al. Decreased collagen production in chronologically aged skin: roles of age-dependent alteration in fibroblast function and defective mechanical stimulation. Am J Pathol. 2006;168(6):1861-1868. doi:10.2353/ajpath.2006.051302
3. de Paz-Lugo P, Lupiáñez JA, Meléndez-Hevia E. High glycine concentration increases collagen synthesis by articular chondrocytes in vitro: acute glycine deficiency could be an important cause of osteoarthritis. Amino Acids. 2018;50(10):1357-1365. doi:10.1007/s00726-018-2611-x
4. Choi FD, Sung CT, Juhasz ML, Mesinkovsk NA. Oral Collagen Supplementation: A Systematic Review of Dermatological Applications. J Drugs Dermatol. 2019 Jan 1;18(1):9-16. PMID: 30681787.’
5. König D, Oesser S, Scharla S, Zdzieblik D, Gollhofer A. Specific Collagen Peptides Improve Bone Mineral Density and Bone Markers in Postmenopausal Women-A Randomized Controlled Study. Nutrients. 2018;10(1):97. Published 2018 Jan 16. doi:10.3390/nu10citat010097
6. Health Benefits of Collagen: Pros and Cons, Nutrition, and More (webmd.com)
7. Karen E. Burke, Chapter 8 – Prevention and Treatment of Aging Skin with Topical Antioxidants, Editor(s): Nava Dayan,In Personal Care & Cosmetic Technology, Skin Aging Handbook, William Andrew Publishing, 2009, Pages 149-176, ISBN 9780815515845, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-8155-1584-5.50012-0.

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