ResVitale Collagen Renew with Vitamin C

Today is a good one because we get to talk about two things I enjoy on a daily basis -- health and anti-aging. 

I've had the lovely opportunity to try the incredibly designed Collagen Renew with Vitamin C (thanks, ResVitale!) and I feel excited to share the results and information about ResVitale's new Collagen skincare supplement with ya'll! 

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A lot of you have emailed me with questions about the last ResVitale Collagen supplement I posted about, and I know people said they had mixed results, so I'm going to try and be as useful as possible by describing all the possible benefits this supplement may have as well as the results. Just hang tight, folks.

ResVitale's new Collagen supplement is supposed to help skin to maintain elasticity and help reduce appearance of wrinkles. These are benefits make an anti-aging supplement pretty near perfect since you always want to be working to both prevent aging signs and also to do some repairing of what's already there. So, one supplement and you get prevention and some repair -- now I'm happy.

First, I feel like it's important to start from scratch, so lets talk about what collagen is, exactly:

You probably have an idea, like me, I knew that collagen was something in your skin and joints, and pictured it to be a clear squishy substance. Until I actually read up on it myself, I didn't know that collagen was also in bones and its exact definition is "a fibrous protein found in bones, skin and tissue."

Collagen connects and supports skin, muscles, bone, tendons, cartilage and also our internal organs. I didn't know that one until looking into it, either. This makes me think that taking a supplement that contains collagen and Vitamin C might even be helpful for more than just skin, but also perhaps those body parts mentioned as well.

*I am not making any for-sure claims, though, just to be clear. I'm just giving my thoughts and opinion.. and later, my experience with this new ResVitale product.*

  

  Why the Added Vitamin C is Important:

In order for collagen to be able to produce, Vitamin C is necessary, so it makes sense that ResVitale include the ascorbic acid in the Collagen Renew. Connective Tissues require Vitamin C in order for collagen production to, well, produce!

Of course there's also the health benefits of Vitamin C, which most of you already know. To refresh your memory:  Vitamin C is an antioxidant, which alone provides anti-aging (you know, free radical fighting and all.), boosts immune system, etc.

Also important to note is that the ResVitale Collagen Renew with Vitamin C contains scientifically studied Bioactive Collagen Peptides®

  

  

I've included a picture of the Collagen Supplement from ResVitale above, so you can get an idea of the size and look of the tablets. They're not horse pills, but are easy enough to swallow, especially with the glaze on them. They go down smoothly and quick, with no taste or aftertaste.

Of course ResVitale packages their supplement in dark colored glass bottles and the bottle comes with the safety sticker over the opening.

My Results

It was probably right at the two week mark of my beginning this ResVitale Collagen Renew with Vitamin C when I actually put together that it was actually affecting the appearance of my skin. Surprisingly enough, although I was taking the supplement on a daily basis (3 times), I had forgotten about the results it claimed to deliver. I just didn't remember to really keep an eye out for anything, which I think worked in my favor and I like when that happens because it helps me be assured I won't be biased and just "think up" results or attribute them to the product when it's not really the product to give credit to, if that makes sense.

For several days, when I'd look in the mirror, I would think "my skin is just looking great today." I remember thinking that several times when after a while I thought "wow, my skin just keeps looking great." That's when it hit me that something had changed. My skin never has this long of a "good spell," I thought. My skin will have these "good spells" where for a day or two I'll look and think "hey, it's looking good." And then those few moments are over and my skin is back to looking rough. 

So when I realized it hadn't gotten rough again, I started thinking of what I had done differently, and nearly kicked myself when I realized I'd been taking ResVitale's Collagen Renew with Vitamin C. That was one of those rare aha moments, and it excited me. 

I definitely had far more noticeable results with this newer Vitamin C version than the last Collagen Renew that didn't contain the extra Vit.C. So, I think that was the key in making the product really work to its full potential, and ResVitale deserves a lot of credit there for listening to customers and making such a quick updated product that works better. Kudos to you, ResVitale!

Before I forget, the ingredients have me thinking that this supplement might also produce some surprise benefits for hair! It has ingredients that are beneficial for hair, and skin and nails for that matter, but thought I'd mention that.

Now, I'll tell you exactly what this "improvement" I noticed was:

A great complexion! Yes, it's that simple. It wasn't one little thing I could pin-point, but I just had glowing, nice, non-spolchy, dry and damaged looking skin. My pores didn't look overly-huge on my T-zone areas, less noticeable shine, and even possibly a bit of a plump effect, but nothing extreme. A nicely evened out complexion with a perfectly smooth, glowing texture. Also less "sunken in" circles around my eyes that I've been working religiously to reduce! Those suckers have had me stumped for ages as they only recently appeared and well, they came with their bags packed (pun intended) and planning for a looong stay. I researched everything I could about causes and remedies. I keep a close eye on Vitamin and minerals and work to keep enough in my system unless chaos creeps in, but they kept hanging around no matter how many things I fixed and how repaired my sleep became.

And I've finally seen a slight improvement. And I'm not about to give up now. Those babies are leaving. They don't have to go home, but they cannot stay under my eyeballs. Any takers looking for a new set? I hear they look lovely on some people.

Kidding. Kidding.

Joking aside.

I haven't seen a reduction in acne at all, but I have had a lot less trouble with my skin just having that dreadful dull look, if that makes sense. I am in that group of people who have basically all the skin "concerns" there is. A little bit of breaking out, a little bit of fine lines, an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, some minor scarring, little random blemish spots. And dryness on top of all that! That's usually in the form of little flaky skin around my cheek bones and chin every so often.

All of those things were reduced during the time of my taking ResVitale Collagen Renew with Vitamin C, and only days after I stopped did I notice my skin looking just cruddy again. I really enjoyed the results I was experiencing though, which will lead me to continuing use of the supplement. It wasn't until I'd seen some of the issues reappear that I realized just how great the improvements really were. I think I was in need of that added Vitamin C, too. 

Oh, and one more added benefit I learned about the Collagen Renew with Vit. C that really got me wanting to keep taking it:

Apparently, it can help with osteoarthritis, and since it helps build collagen, I think it'd be great for my bones and joints, which are at high risk due to a medication I've been on for years (for endometriosis and reducing growth). It's just icing on the cake that this supplement can provide help there, too. 

Dosage:

"As a dietary supplement, take 3 capsules daily with food or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner."

Instructions: Store tightly in a cool, dry place.

Now, for the supplement facts:

Each serving contains 10 calories, 10 milligrams sodium, 2 grams protein, 60 milligrams Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) and Verisol Bioactive Collagen: 2.5 grams.

Other ingredients:

Rice Concentrate, Vegetable cellulose gum, silica, pharmaceutical glaze.

Note: Very impressive ingredients! No added harmful stuff like dyes and such.

What's not to Love?
Not much as this is a supplement that will be beneficial whether results in appearance are noticeable or not (you know, internal health). However, it's not exactly a one-a-day, but 3 daily. Not bad of course, and I don't have trouble remembering since I usually take the whole serving at once.
The price for quantity. You get 20 servings (60 tablets total), and at 3 a day, that means one bottle doesn't quite last a whole month. Price per quantity is a bit high.

Resvitale

If I were to describe the ResVitale Pure Youth Activating Collagen Enhance supplement in one brief description, it'd be this: all the health benefits of red wine packed into one tiny capsule. That's what you're looking at, folks, and there's a lot of interesting things to know about this supplement.

Here you can see the dark-tinted glass bottle (yes, it came safety sealed), that houses the 30 day supply of Collagen Enhance supplements.

The thing about these amazing little capsules is that they have some really interesting health benefits. I've been reading up on all these studies that have been done on the polyphenol called resveratrol, which is found in grapes and is known to suppress oxidative damage, as well as a number of other great things. 


 Not only did I learn of the loads of benefits you can gain from that, but also the super antioxidants in this stuff as well as the other ingredients like BioCell Collagen. Apparently, this stuff isn't just going to give you great skin, but an array of health benefits too! I'll go into more detail in a second.


Resveratrol protects cell's DNA, and also stimulates apoptosis during early colonic inflammation (study done on rats, you can read about it here.) This study also shows that resveratrol has anti-tumor and anti-inflammation effects.  In some animal "models," resveratrol has shown that it may inhibit the growth of cancer cells. Other animal studies have shown that Resveratrol may be able to help with weight loss, lower brain plaque levels (in Alzheimer's). Resveratrol has anti-inflammation properties that are well-known.

Ease of Use
Collagen Enhance is for skin. You take 2 of the capsules daily to "smooth the looks of lines and wrinkles," as the bottle says. Collagen Enhance is made with natural ingredients and is in veggie capsules. Since it's in capsule form (and you take two daily), Collagen Enhance is very easy to consume, although Resvitale also has a chew-able form, which would also be pretty easy. I take the first one soon after waking and the last before bed close to the time I do my other supplements like MSM (Organic Sulfur) and my scoop of wheatgrass. However, the bottle says, for "intense use," take 4 daily.

*Collagen Enhance can be taken on an empty or full stomach. 

On a side note, I've had no strange side-effects from taking this supplement. It doesn't affect my sleep or anything whereas other supplements (like Organic Sulfur) have, strangely enough.

 It contains 1,000 milligrams of BioCell Collagen along with Hyaluronic Acid.  BioCell Collagen is the ingredient that promotes youthful looking skin, healthy connective tissue, rebuilding of cartilage and active joints. BioCell Collagen is said to be more easily absorbed by the body than other collagens with a larger molecular structure.

One very great thing about the ResVitale Collagen Enhance is that the supplement doesn't contain any preservatives or harsh chemicals, artificial flavors or colors. As I mentioned previously, the capsules are "veggie capsules,"  and gluten-free.

BioCell collagen is known for its amazing skin benefits. It improves skin tone, promotes supple/smooth skin, reduces wrinkles and lines and also improves hydration, improves skin texture and counteracts signs of aging.

"Daily ingestion of BioCell Collagen® for 12 weeks led to a significant decrease in facial lines and wrinkles."

Capsules shown up-close

The capsules have no taste, really and no aftertaste or funky burps after they dissolve in my stomach.



The benefits I have noticed include firmer skin,

Other health benefits can include: protection against heart, circulatory system and blood clots, lower cholesterol. Protects against fungal issues (think candidiasis, thrush, etc.) I personally have struggled unbelievably with IBS-Candida and endometriosis. I've finally came to manage it with use of herbs and especially aloe very, but do still have horrid flare-ups, like today, for instance. The supplement Collagen Enhance may possibly benefits this issue as well as the digestive system as a whole and other issues like heart problems, cholesterol and more since the Resveratrol is said to possibly be very helpful for these things.

According to the French population, Resveratrol is to thank for their low rates of heart disease. All this even in smokers, high-fat and coffee diets. This is really amazing to me. I've read that even smokers benefit greatly from this stuff, health wise.

                                             On the box:

"The Art: An alliance of nature and science delivers skin-deep youth protection. French red wine Resveratrol - organic, wild and potent - is combined with polygonum cuspidatum and beauty powerhouse BioCell Collagen to form a superior nutritional barrier against cellular aging."

"The Benefits: for radiance and tone BioCell Collagen uses hyaluronic acid and chondroitin to plump and reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles from within while replenishing lost collagen."

"The Proof: BioCell Collagen has been shown to boost skin's luminosity, texture and firmness. Research indicates that Resveratrol may help increase cellular longevity."

"Vital for smooth, glowing skin, collagen production diminishes with age. You can't stop time, but you can make it less visible. Give your skin a workout from the inside out with this skin-supporting beauty breakthrough. A powerful infusion of 1,000 mg of BioCell Collagen with Hyaluronic Acid helps hydrate and plump the foundational layer of skin while trans-Resveratrol boosts cellular energy to replenish youthful DNA."

A pro: The box/label on bottle comes with a lot of information about the product. Very informative. Here's what the supplement facts say, for those who can't see the photo well:

Serving Size: 2 veggie capsules
Servings per container: 30

Ingredients:
Resveratrol Polyphenol Complex (400 milligrams). RPC is a blend of: organic French red whole grape (skin, vine, stem, seeds) full spectrum polyphenol profile, USDA Certified Organic Muscadine red whole grape (stem, seeds, vine, skin) and natural wild polygonum cuspidatum standardized to contain a minimum of 100 mg of trans-resveratrol.

BioCell Collagen:
Hydrolyzed collagen type 2: 600 mg.
Chondroitin Sulfate: 200 mg
Hyaluronic Acid: 100 mg

Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Rice Bran, Silica.

Notice the Collagen is hydrolyzed. Apparently, hydrolyzed is better than non-hydrolyzed because Hydrolyzed collagen doesn't jel/gel and it's soluble in cold water.

So, in a nut-shell -- you know, if you found my post too long to read into deeply, here's some of the points in an easy to follow list -- here's some major points about this supplement Collagen Enhance: 

- Veggie capsules, gluten free, preservative free, contains no artificial flavors/colors, salt, sugar, corn, soy, wheat, yeast, lactose, citrus, milk, egg, starch or fish products! Ingredients are natural (this makes me so happy).

- The effects are real -- this stuff does smooth out your lines/wrinkles, gives skin a firmer feel/look and adds glow as well as other benefits.

- Some people even notice their hair becoming healthier when taking Collagen Enhance. MSM (organic Sulfur) has really intense hair benefits, especially if you're trying to grow it out, so if that was your goal, this is a supplement I'd recommend -- in combination of MSM.

-Can help boost energy levels over time and cause you to feel less "draggy."


More information on the polyphenol resveratrol and its possible health benefits here.










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