Dr. Josh Axe: Superfood Hacks, Collagen Peptides & Bone Broth Benefits + Exactly How to Prioritize Your Mental Health In The Age Of Social Media

Collagen Sources

Dr. Josh Axe explains the different sources of collagen, including beef, chicken, fish, and eggshell membranes. He emphasizes the benefits of fermented eggshell membranes, which contain type five and ten collagen, crucial for arterial health and organ support. Josh also notes the importance of checking collagen product labels for these sources. 1 2

When buying collagen, look for the source on the back. Is it bovine or is it fermented eggshell membrane? Try and buy something that has either fermented eggshell membrane or chicken collagen. I think those are the ones that benefit us the most.

--- Josh Axe

Bone broth, another collagen source, is highlighted for its additional nutrients like hyaluronic acid and glucosamine, which are beneficial for gut and joint health. 2

   

Health Benefits

Collagen is essential for various parts of the body, including skin, joints, and the gut. Josh Axe shares a story of a vegan yoga instructor who experienced significant health improvements after incorporating collagen into her diet. 3

I literally feel like a different person after using it for two weeks.

--- Josh Axe

He also discusses natural ways to boost collagen production, such as consuming herbs like turmeric and adaptogens like ashwagandha, which help in stem cell production and collagen preservation. 4

   

Collagen FAQs

Josh Axe addresses common questions about collagen, particularly the differences between bone broth and collagen peptides. Bone broth is more concentrated and contains additional nutrients like glucosamine and hyaluronic acid, making it slightly superior for gut and joint health. 2

You're getting more collagen in a scoop of bone broth protein than you are in a scoop of collagen peptides.

--- Josh Axe

He explains that bone broth protein is essentially dehydrated bone broth, while collagen peptides are derived from the skin and bones of animals, primarily providing type one and three collagen. 5