London life moves fast. From packed Jubilee line mornings to late night project deadlines, our bodies and minds are constantly in motion. As we look to be ambitious in our careers, staying sharp, energised, and physically resilient is part of the job description.
Collagen can be our under the radar ally, supporting joints for the runs along Southbank, skin that faces air conditioned offices and city pollution, and muscles that power your workouts in the gym before or after a long day.
Does collagen bring anything unique to a Londoners routine?
Collagen is the most abundant protein in our body, around 30% of total protein, and it’s the structural glue that keeps our skin smooth, joints mobile, and muscles connected. Yet production naturally starts to decline as we reach our late 20s.
When you’re training hard at the gym, cycling to work, or booking back to back meetings with barely time for lunch, your body’s repair systems are working overtime. Collagen supports the recovery and maintenance of your connective tissues, so you can keep moving at city speed without the niggles.
The evidence behind it
In a double blind, placebo controlled trial, active adults who took collagen daily for 24 weeks reported significantly less joint discomfort during exercise compared with those taking a placebo. Researchers concluded that collagen hydrolysate supported joint health and improved comfort during activity in high demand lifestyles and recommended further studies
How to fit collagen into a London schedule
The secret isn’t when you take it, it’s that you take it every day. Consistency is key. Make it effortless and it will become as automatic as tapping in with your contactless card.
Supporting your collagen results
Collagen works best as part of a well-rounded lifestyle. London offers the perfect backdrop:
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Choose lunchtime walks along the Thames instead of staying at your desk.
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Add vitamin C rich snacks, berries, peppers, citrus, to your Pret order to help your body make the most of the collagen you take.
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Prioritise high quality sleep, even on busy weeks, so your body has time to repair.
Our takeaway
Our careers might be full on, social calendar packed, and workouts squeezed into the edges of the day, but collagen gives you a simple, daily tool to stay strong, resilient, and ready.
London rewards those who can keep pace. Make collagen part of your routine now, and your body will thank you in the years ahead, whether you’re sprinting for the Northern line or smashing a personal best in your next 10k.