5 ways to take collagen peptide

Collagen peptide is a protein supplement that helps nourish hair, skin, nails, joints, and bones.

I've been taking it regularly—though not every day—for two years now, and I've noticed a difference in my skin, which is smoother and my wrinkles are less pronounced. When I stop taking it for a while—and that often happens because I tend to forget—I notice that one of my knees bothers me, but the pain disappears shortly after I start taking it again.

If you want to try taking collagen peptides, and you don't know how, here are 5 easy ways to include it in your routine.

1- In water. Collagen peptide has no taste, so taking it dissolved in water is possible, although being a fat, it tends to clump in cold or room temperature water, so mixing it well can be somewhat difficult.

2- In coffee or tea. Adding it to coffee is one of my favorite ways. I drink my coffee black, and I like it, but the collagen adds a certain creaminess that I sometimes miss when I don't add milk, without altering the coffee's flavor. It dissolves very easily in hot coffee. If you like lattes and have a whisk, the collagen peptide can make your lattes even creamier.

3- In shakes and smoothies. If you enjoy shakes, you can add collagen peptides along with the other ingredients. This adds protein without altering the flavor or consistency of your shake. Here are some ideas for making shakes.

4- In soups. You can also add collagen peptides to your broths and soups. Some people add it to chicken broth to provide even more nutrition and beneficial properties for the digestive system.

5- In refreshing drinks. You can make your own isotonic drink with collagen peptide, or this non-alcoholic mojito that we love.