The Multitasker

Collagen usually makes headlines for its skin-saving benefits. But did you know that it's also an essential nutrient for joint health? (Especially if you sit at a desk all day.)

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Spending long hours at a computer is stressful in any setting on the joints.

But working from home can be especially challenging because it eliminates the need to get up and move around like we would in an office setting. Hurrying over to a coworker's desk, going out for lunch or walking down the hall to a meeting may seem like minor activities. But without these, many people just sit at a computer for hours on end. And that immobilization may be bad for joint health.

When working from home, it's a good idea to take walk or exercise breaks. And supplementing with Type 2 collagen and collagen peptides may provide extra nutritional support to keep your joints in good shape (with the added benefit of healthier skin).

TOP REASONS TO TAKE COLLAGEN

Collagen the most abundant protein in the body-is the main component of connective tissue, which provides structure to skin, tendons, ligaments and other tissues. Although our bodies make it from amino acids, you may not be getting enough from your diet alone.