Pomegranate Orange Collagen Gummies
If you’re looking for a simple and tasty way to enhance your skin health, support your joints, and boost your overall wellness, Vitamin C Collagen Gummies might just be your new go-to supplement. These little chewable treats are not only packed with essential nutrients but also offer a host of benefits that can help you look and feel your best.
What Are Vitamin C Collagen Gummies?
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body, and it plays a crucial role in maintaining the structure and elasticity of the skin, hair, nails, and connective tissues. Vitamin C, on the other hand, is a powerful antioxidant that helps in the production of collagen and protects the skin from harmful free radicals.
This is a super easy recipe for homemade collagen gummies that you can easily make at home!
Benefits of these vitamin c collagen gummies
- Boosts Skin Health and Reduces Wrinkles: As you age, your body’s natural collagen production decreases, leading to sagging skin, fine lines, and wrinkles. By supplementing with collagen, you can help replenish your body’s collagen stores, promoting skin elasticity and firmness. Vitamin C enhances this process by helping to stabilize collagen and protect the skin from damage caused by UV exposure and pollution.
- Promotes Healthy Hair and Nails: The amino acids in collagen help strengthen hair follicles and nail beds, leading to thicker hair and less brittle nails.
- Supports Joint and Bone Health: Collagen is a major component of cartilage, which helps keep your joints flexible and cushioned. As we get older, cartilage breaks down, leading to stiffness and discomfort. By supplementing with collagen, you can support joint health and reduce the risk of joint pain. Vitamin C also plays a role in maintaining bone health by promoting calcium absorption.
- Antioxidant Protection: Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that helps to protect your body from oxidative stress. This protection is especially important for your skin, as oxidative stress can contribute to premature aging, wrinkles, and fine lines.
how to make vitamin c collagen gummies
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 1/2 cups organic orange juice
- 1 1/2 cups organic pomegranate juice
- 4 tbsp grass-fed beef gelatin
- 2 tbsp grass-fed collagen
- *Optional: 1-2 tsp maple syrup or raw honey
Step-by-step guide
- Add the juices into a pot.
2. Add in the grass-fed gelatin, collagen powder and maple syrup (optional). Gently warm the mixture on low-medium heat, stirring with a whisk, and gently simmer for about five minutes, or until everything is combined.
3. Pour into a glass/ceramic baking tray. Alternatively, you can use an ice cube tray or silicone molds. If using silicone molds, allow the mixture to cool slightly before pouring over.
5. Place it in the fridge for 3-4 hours until the mixture has solidified.
6. Cut into squares and enjoy!
Tips for better gummies
To help you make high-quality gummies, here are a couple of tips!
- Grass-Fed Gelatin: For a high-quality gelatin opt for grass-fed beef gelatin.
- Organic Juice: I strongly recommend you use organic juice for this recipe. This ensures a real fruit juice without any additives and sweeteners. Alternatively, if you have a juicer at home you can use fresh oranges and pomegranate! The fresher the fruit, the higher the nutrient density.
- Natural Sweeteners: While these gummies do have some natural sugar from the fruit juices, you can add maple syrup or raw honey for a natural sweetener.
These orange pomegranate vitamin C collagen gummies are a simple and delicious way to nourish your skin and body from the inside out. Whether you’re looking to reduce fine lines, support healthy hair and nails, or improve joint flexibility, these gummies are a natural, convenient and delicious way to support your health!