S7 E7: Why Collagen? With Anika Christ, RD

In this episode of Life Time Talks, hosts Jamie Martin and David Freeman interview Anika Christ, Senior Director of Nutrition and Weight Loss at Life Time, about collagen and its health benefits. Anika explains that collagen is like the body's scaffolding, essential for connecting bones and muscles, and makes up about 30% of the body's protein. The discussion covers the benefits of collagen for skin, joints, and gut health, as well as food sources and supplementation. Anika recommends that those who are plant-based focus on vitamin C intake to help stimulate collagen production. She also advises listeners to look for high-quality collagen supplements with clear labeling of collagen types and to consider collagen as a protein booster rather than a complete protein replacement due to its lack of tryptophan.