Collagen Lemon Sorbet

HOW TO MAKE COLLAGEN LEMON SORBET

To make my collagen lemon sorbet, I used Further Food’s new Lemon Collagen! It is so light and refreshing! I love this sorbet on a hot summer day!

I love adding collagen to my recipe to get all the benefits of collagen!

Collagen Supplementation: Evidence-Based Applications for Health and Performance

If there’s one supplement I think almost everyone could benefit from—but few people are actually using consistently—it’s collagen.

You’ve probably heard it pitched as a “beauty protein,” and sure, collagen does amazing things for your skin. But it’s so much more than that. Think of it as structural support for your entire body—joints, bones, gut, skin, ligaments, even your sleep quality. It’s the glue that literally holds us together.

What most people don’t realize is that our natural collagen production drops off rapidly with age—starting in our mid-twenties, and accelerating in our forties and beyond. Add in stress, processed foods, and chronic inflammation, and it’s a perfect storm for poor skin, joint pain, leaky gut, and bone loss. The good news? Collagen supplementation has been shown to help with all of it.

Let’s start with skin. One of my favorite studies gave women just 2.5 grams of collagen peptides per day and tracked the effects. After just 8 weeks, they had significantly fewer wrinkles and more hydrated skin[^1]. Another meta-analysis from 2019 pooled results from several trials and found consistent improvements in elasticity and firmness[^2]. No expensive creams required—just internal support from the inside out.

Joints and bones? Collagen shines here too. A study on athletes taking 10 grams of collagen daily found they had significantly less joint pain during movement compared to placebo[^3]. And postmenopausal women supplementing with collagen had higher bone mineral density after 12 months—especially when paired with vitamin D and calcium[^4]. It’s one of the easiest ways to support your skeleton without adding extra burden to the liver or kidneys like some calcium-heavy protocols.

But collagen isn’t just about bones and beauty. If you deal with gut issues—bloating, food sensitivities, IBS, or leaky gut—collagen (specifically the glycine it provides) helps reinforce the gut lining. One study using Caco-2 cells (a model for intestinal lining) showed that glycine reduced inflammation and improved barrier function even in the presence of stressors like lipopolysaccharides[^5]. Translation? A more resilient gut lining and less inflammation overall.

There’s even evidence that collagen can improve sleep quality. Glycine, again, plays a role here. Taken before bed, it helps lower core body temperature, calms the nervous system, and promotes deeper, more restful sleep[^6]. It’s one of the reasons I like using collagen in an evening tea or warm beverage—it’s a gentle wind-down tool that nourishes while it relaxes.

The key here is consistency. You don’t need massive doses—anywhere from 10 to 20 grams a day is plenty. And while bone broth is a beautiful, nourishing source (and one I love recommending), collagen peptides are incredibly convenient and bioavailable. Just stir them into coffee, shakes, or soup and you’re good to go.

One thing to keep in mind: collagen is not a complete protein. It’s rich in glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline—but low in tryptophan and certain essential amino acids. So always pair it with a complete protein source like eggs, beef, or whey to round things out.

At the end of the day, collagen is one of those foundational pieces that supports how we feel and function—quietly, subtly, and powerfully. It’s not flashy. It doesn’t act overnight. But when used consistently, it helps you build from the inside out—firmer skin, stronger joints, better digestion, deeper sleep. And those are things we all deserve, at any age.

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