Age brings wisdom, strength and growth. Time also wears us down.
We may notice it first at the surface level, such as wrinkles in our skin, but there’s a lot happening under the hood as well.
Enter H.V.M.N. Keto Collagen+, the modern nutrition take on what a collagen protein powder should be. Designed to give you a healthy source of fat & protein to fuel your day, each scoop promotes healthy skin, stronger bones, a healthier gut, and much more.
Chrissy Ensley, Head of Operations and Product Development, details the ins and outs of collagen, the other beneficial ingredients in our recipe, and the science behind it all.
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What is Keto Collagen+?
Firstly, we want to make clear that Keto Collagen+ isn’t only for people on a ketogenic diet. If you’re looking to make healthier lifestyle choices, including reducing your sugar and refined carb intake - this product is for you!
It’s the modern nutrition take on what a collagen protein powder should be. Standard protein powders tend to be filled with sugar...which might feel good in the moment, but are likely doing your body more harm than good, especially from an aging perspective. H.V.M.N. Keto Collagen+ is sugar free, zero net carb, and designed to give you a healthy source of fat & protein to fuel your day.
Let’s break down the 3 major components of the product using the name itself - “Keto” “Collagen” and “Plus” - What is collagen, what makes this Keto, and what’s that Plus all about?
Ingredients
Let’s start with Collagen - the star of this product.
Collagen is the most abundant protein our bodies, there’s an incredible amount of research about the wealth benefits in eating foods containing collagen. We are what we eat, right? It helps your hair and nails grow longer and stronger, gives your skin more glow, better elasticity, and reduces wrinkles. It helps you maintain a healthy body composition and lower your fat mass percentage. And it keeps your joints healthy and mobile, reduces stiffness, builds and maintains strong bones.
Keto Collagen+ uses an ingredient called Collagen Peptides. Also called Hydrolyzed Collagen or Collagen Hydrolysate, this is simply a form of Collagen Protein that’s already been broken down into small strings of amino acids so that it’s quickly and easily used by your body to make its own Collagen Protein. Think of Collagen as a chain that’s knotted up. In order to use the individual chain-links, the chain first needs to be un-knotted. Then we just go one step further to break apart the long chain into smaller, more manageable chains, called peptides. Simply put, Collagen Peptides are quicker and easier for your body to digest and use.
Our collagen is sourced from grass-fed, pasture-raised cattle from Brazil, and each scoop has 10 grams.
The next part of the formula is what makes it “keto”, which again is just another word for reducing carbohydrates and especially sugar in your diet, and increasing your intake of healthy fats. It’s common to feel that working fat into your daily diet is tricky - so we make it easy for you!
Many common protein powders contain high amounts of carbohydrates, especially in the form of sugar. We instead replace this with Pure C8 MCT Oil Powder - the most ketogenic fat source on the planet. It gives you a boost of clean energy, helps you stay fuller longer, and helps your body get into and stay in ketosis - your body’s natural fat-burning mode.
We have an amazing video about our MCT Oil Powder that you should check out if you want to learn more about MCT. Each scoop of Keto Collagen+ has 5 grams of MCT Oil Powder.
Lastly - we have to explain what the “plus” means! People are familiar with the idea of needing to take foods with other foods in order to have them be effective. “Turmeric can’t absorb without black pepper” “Calcium and Vitamin D work best together” It’s the same for collagen! Your body can’t use the great collagen you’re giving it, unless it has the right partners - it would be like giving you a can without a can opener.
We’ve distilled the three most important vitamins and minerals needed to make collagen work its magic - Vitamin C, Zinc, and Copper. Studies have shown that without proper levels of these nutrients, your body will not be able to use the Collagen properly. So in every scoop, we make sure you have enough.
Our Flavors
And that brings me to the flavors! As with all H.V.M.N. Products, you can trust we’re doing right by our flavors - Using real foods and 100% natural flavoring, and sticking to our promise of no sugar, Net Carbs or anything that will spike insulin.
The unflavored is just that - only Collagen Peptides, MCT Oil Powder, and the great vitamins and minerals we just heard about.
The Vanilla and Chocolate versions use 100% Natural Vanilla Bean flavor and Cocoa Powder, sea salt to bring out the rich flavors, a touch of coconut cream for creaminess, and Monk Fruit (a zero-calorie, non-insulinogenic sweetener) for a balanced sweetness.
To Top It All Off
To summarize, in this Keto Collagen+, you’re getting Collagen Peptides that are readily used by your body, the top three vitamins and minerals needed for your body to boost its own collagen production, and a healthy source of the most ketogenic fat on earth - C8 MCT Oil. It’s holistic nutrition in a jar. I mix two scoops of the Chocolate into milk every afternoon to power me through the end of the workday - it’s a perfect blend of protein and fat in a really yummy package.
I call it my adult chocolate milk :)
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