Plenty of foods can support your body’s natural production of collagen, like, say, bone broth. Yes, bone broth does contain a bioavailable form of skin-loving collagen, but not everyone has the desire (or the time) to sip on pure bone broth every day to check that box. Luckily, there’s a worthy (and tasty) alternative. Depending on which supplement you choose, you may even get a more potent dose of collagen compared to bone broth. A thoughtfully formulated collagen powder, however, contains 10 or more grams of collagen, Ferira says, making it a perhaps more reliable and potent option (like mbg’s beauty & gut collagen+, which delivers 17.7 grams of collagen per scoop). The best part: It can fit into any recipe. Whether you use the unflavored powder to add a creamy consistency to your daily cup of joe or opt for a chocolate and nut butter smoothie, you’ll surely enjoy this good-for-you habit. A yummy treat that simultaneously supports your skin—what’s not to love?* At the end of the day, this doesn’t have to be a one-or-the-other scenario. You can love bone broth and collagen powder equally! “They each deliver a unique array of mammalian protein and other functional ingredients,” Ferira explains. But if you don’t have the time to warm up some broth, a supplement can help you reach consistent collagen goals.
