{"id":50375,"date":"2018-05-09T10:00:05","date_gmt":"2018-05-09T14:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-well.ca\/?p=46631"},"modified":"2026-07-21T13:34:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T17:34:19","slug":"bone-broth-collagen-better-than-botox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/well.ca\/blog\/bone-broth-collagen-better-than-botox\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Bone Broth & Collagen Better Than Botox?"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Over the last few years, many stars have raged that the secret to their glowing skin, youthful appearance and lack of wrinkles is their daily ritual of consuming the traditional remedy bone broth (no, it\u2019s not botox!). Simple to make, part of many soul-warming childhood memories, and packed with incredible nutritional benefits, what exactly makes bone broth the latest \u201cbeauty elixir\u201d and aging antidote?<\/p>\n

What is bone broth?<\/h4>\n

Let start with what\u2019s in both broth that\u2019s essential for youthful and glowing skin! Bone broth contains a few fantastic nutrients for healthy skin, glowing appearance, and even healthy nails. The factor? Collagen! Collagen is the most abundant form of protein in our body, and is essentially the glue that holds our body together!<\/p>\n

What is collagen?<\/h4>\n

There are over 15 types of collagen found in our body across our skin, ligaments, hair, muscle fibers and even our bones. And collagen has become the talk of the beauty world over the last few years, as it\u2019s essential for the elasticity of our skin\u2014think wrinkles and cellulite. It\u2019s also what makes our nails strong and healthy, and our hair grow faster. Thousands of dollars are spent daily on collagen enhancing skin creams, products and even collagen itself in the form of injections; however, could the secret to collagen production lie in bone broth and oral collagen supplements?\u00a0 Let\u2019s break it down.<\/p>\n

Bone broth for beauty<\/h4>\n

Bone broth has been tested and shown to contain a high amount of collagen\u201493% (14.9g in a 16g serving!) when using Organika Chicken Bone Broth Protein Powder Original<\/a> (heavy-metal tested, GMO-free, and made from cage-free chickens)\u2014a significantly \u00a0high amount of protein (an essential building block for every cell in our body), as well as an influential group called glycosaminoglycans, or GAGs, which are chondroitin, glucosamine and hyaluronic acid.<\/p>\n

GAGs are often found in arthritis supplements as they are amazing at reducing pain and inflammation in our joints, ligaments, and cartilages, as well as increasing fluid around our joints and even in our skin. Hyaluronic acid is often found in expensive skin care products to improve the moisture content of our skin\u2014another reason many use bone broth for their anti-aging regime. As you can see, bone broth is not all talk when it comes to beauty applications, and it also packs an incredible punch when it comes to other health benefits.<\/p>\n

Bone broth for overall health<\/h4>\n

Bone broth is especially essential if you suffer from:<\/p>\n