IF YOU’RE OVER 20,
YOUR BODY NEEDS A BIT OF REPAIRING...
Find the firm skin and recovery of
your youth in BUBS Naturals Collagen.
“Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body… and you’re telling me I need more?"
Just like ancient architecture, as your body ages, the supporting materials start to break down. Supplementing with collagen peptides provides the materials to rebuild the body’s scaffolding.
If you’re noticing:
❌Wrinkled, aging skin,
❌Limp, listless hair,
❌Slow-to-grow, brittle nails and
❌Generally delayed muscle recovery,
Your body needs more structural proteins. If you’re not noticing any of these yet, you’re in luck! Now is a great time to be proactive.
So... yes, you need more collagen. And BUBS Naturals has it.
WHAT IS COLLAGEN?
Collagen is the glue that holds your body together.
Collagen is a protein that makes up:
✓ 1/3 of the total proteins in your body,
✓ 3/4 your skin’s dry weight,
✓and much of your body’s extracellular matrix – the stuff that helps your cells stick together and interact.(1)
The body builds collagen molecules from available amino acids in the bloodstream. As the body ages, it makes less collagen, with synthesis decreasing by approximately 1 percent per year, starting as early as your twenties.(2)
Lifestyle factors such as smoking, alcohol use and sun exposure can damage your skin’s available collagen and further reduce the body’s ability to replace it.(3)
Aesthetically, we know this means fine lines and wrinkles in our skin and damage-prone hair and nails. But athletically, reduced collagen has quite an impact on the body too. Collagen helps cushion our joints and can impact bone density.(4) Certain parts of it can also help maintain the intestinal lining — leaky gut, anyone?(5)
While we can’t put the brakes on aging, we can take action to make sure that while time marches on, our body stays strong and supple through collagen supplementation.
You can get all these benefits from
ONE ingredient
That contains...
SEVEN amino acids
And promotes health and recovery with...
TWENTY grams of collagen protein
REPAIRING FROM THE INSIDE
Your body rebuilds best from the inside out.
So collagen is important for the skin – why can’t you just slap some on there and call it good? Or pump up your hair conditioner with it?
Collagen protein is a huge molecule — too big of a molecule to be absorbed through the skin or hair effectively. The body produces collagen in the dermis layer of the skin. Creams applied to the epidermis, the skin’s top layer, usually can’t penetrate deep enough for collagen to get where it needs to go.
While you may see a plethora of products for your hair and skin that say they contain collagen, the effects are either temporary or will come from other ingredients. The only way your body can effectively absorb collagen is through digestion.
This means: The best way to get collagen is through nutritional intake.
BUBS Naturals collagen is in the form of collagen peptides, or hydrolyzed collagen (more on this below). These are shorter chains of the same protein, made up of the same amino acids.(6) Because they’re smaller molecules, they are more easily digested and transported within your body to the places that need rebuilt the most.
Repair your…
LIVER
The liver works hard at detoxing and filtering blood from the digestive tract, helping reduce inflammation in the body. Knows as the “workhorse of the digestive system”, the liver relies on amino acids, like the ones in BUBS Collagen to perform the hundreds of tasks that help the body stay healthy.
GUT
No one likes a leaky gut. Glutamine, an amino acid present in BUBS Collagen helps restore and seal the intestinal lining, which prevents toxins and other partially digested particles from leaking into the bloodstream. BUBS Collagen is a valuable ally in the fight against gastrointestinal inflammation and autoimmune disorders.
SKIN AND HAIR
The body’s ability to produce collagen slows down as we age. Glycine and proline, two of the main amino acids in BUBS Collagen, are capable of hydrating and strengthening skin, restoring elasticity and a youthful look. Regular exogenous supplementation with BUBS Collagen also encourages the body’s own production of endogenous collagen, visibly reducing fine lines and wrinkles, while also boosting hair and nail growth.
JOINTS
Synovial fluid lubricates and protects joints from wear-and-tear, keeping them moving smoothly and pain-free. The glycine amino acid in BUBS Collagen boosts synovial fluid production, helping increase joint mobility and functionality, and reducing inflammation and joint pain.(7) Continued daily collagen supplementation, coupled with strength, endurance and mobility training, can promote healthy joint, tendon and ligament function.
RECOVERY
BUBS Collagen amino profile includes proline and lysine, two amino acids known to aid in athletic recovery.(8) Proline synthesizes connective tissue in tendons and ligaments. Lysine is an essential amino acid vital for metabolism and muscle growth. The lysine in BUBS Collagen has a higher nitrogen content than whey and other types of protein supplements, making it the best option to help maintain positive nitrogen balance within the body during periods of intense muscle exertion.(9)
THE COLLAGEN PROCESS
Okay, the body produces its own collagen – so where did this powder come from?
We’ve established collagen is made up of amino acids, put together to form a protein molecule, or peptide. But we don’t have a lab of scientists connecting amino acids like Legos to make every molecule of BUBS. So where does this stuff come from?
Collagen is the most abundant protein not only in the human body, but other animals as well. In fact, when humans many years ago more often ate the animals they raised “nose to tail,” they most likely were getting plenty of collagen from animal bones and skin.
But modern humans don’t often find ourselves boiling hog heads or doing our own leather tanning anymore. Bone broth is now back in vogue, but powdered collagen easily lets us add this beneficial protein to our diet as we please, such as in:
✓ Smoothies
✓ Coffee
✓ Baked Goods
✓ Soups and Stews
Okay so back up, how do we get to the powder again?
We start in Brazil and Uruguay.
BUBS Collagen is sourced from cows in South America, who enjoy expansive grazing areas, and are entirely grass-fed, part of a diet that’s 100 percent free from hormones. Collagen is actually a throwaway product from the leather industry.
Layers of cowhide that can’t be made into usable goods would normally be discarded. However, they contain valuable collagen proteins. When we use these parts of the cow, we’re upcycling what have otherwise been thrown out for rich amino acids.
We then purify the raw materials to free the collagen from any possible contamination, ensuring a quality, flavorless collagen powder that can be added to coffee, smoothies, or even a glass of water with no other taste.
Just like ancient architecture, as your body ages, the supporting materials start to break down. Supplementing with collagen peptides provides the materials to rebuild the body’s scaffolding.
Next, an enzyme bath creates a slurry to ensure a full amino acid profile that will be the foundation for countless structures in your body. The enzyme bath is especially important, and BUBS does it uniquely from collagen manufacturers. This step sets collagen peptides apart and ensures a high amino acid profile.
Remember when we talked about hydrolyzed collagen earlier?
Hydrolyzed collagen is created through the next step: hydrolysis.
This pulls solid peptides from the liquid mixture in preparation for making a powder. Any remaining impurities are removed during this part of the process as well.
After we extract the solid peptides, they are sterilized with water. They are then tumble dried, to promote solubility — since collagen is a glue, lower-quality collagen peptides will congeal when added to water. Our drying process prevents that from happening altogether; you can add BUBS Naturals Collagen Protein to your coffee without worrying about bumps or lumps.
During drying, the peptides also go through a process called algomorizing - it sounds fancy, but really it just brings the peptides together, creating a slightly thicker powder particle. A larger particle allows more surface area for faster dissolving.
A PURE POWDER
When we say our collagen peptides are natural, we mean it.
Our collagen protein manufacturing process begins with collagen and ends with collagen peptides. More than we want you to remember every step in the process, we want you to notice what’s missing.
Without additional ingredients or flavor masking, we’re confident that our collagen protein is as close to a pure protein as they come. From start to finish, there was absolutely nothing added: no mystery ingredients, no fillers, no artificial flavors or anything else that could alter the final product.
Give your body the building blocks it needs.
BUBS Collagen powder is:
Certified KETO
WHOLE30 Friendly
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Non-GMO
Corn Free
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. What is bioavailability?
The word bioavailability refers to the part of the substance that is actually able to enter your bloodstream, and put to good use, once introduced to the body. In other words, it refers to how much of a supplement is actually being absorbed by the body, rather than just passing through and being eliminated. When we say that BUBS Naturals Collagen is “immediately bioavailable” we mean that they are highly digestible, and are easily absorbed by your body, and ready to be put to good use.
2. When is the best time to take collagen?
The truth is that anytime is a good time to take BUBS Collagen. While most people choose to add it to their morning coffee, making it easy to incorporate it into their daily routine, the full benefits of BUBS Collagen Peptides can be reaped no matter what time you choose to take it, as long as you are getting the full recommended dose. So whether you take it in the morning with your coffee in the afternoon as a pick-me-up, or at night in a comforting smoothie, the important thing is that you take it on a daily basis, not only to supplement but also help boost your body’s own production of collagen.
3. Can collagen be absorbed through the skin?
As research continues to confirm the proven benefits of collagen peptides for skin beauty and hair health, we continue to see a surge in collagen creams, lotions, and potions. However, it is important to remember that the only way to supplement your body’s collagen is by ingesting a supplement like BUBS Collagen. Collagen molecules are simply too large to be absorbed through our skin, and while your skin may look and feel more supple when you apply a product with collagen, the effects are only superficial -- while ingesting collagen peptides will help revitalize your skin from the inside out.
4. Where is collagen derived from?
BUBS Collagen is derived from the skins and hides of grass-fed cows, sourced from Brazil. Once the collagen has been extracted, the collagen peptides are manufactured using a strictly controlled enzymatic hydrolysis process.
5. How much collagen should I take daily?
Based on a number of clinical trials, the recommended daily dosage of collagen peptides varies from 10 to 20 grams, and a pre-clinical study shows that you need as little as 1 to 3 daily grams of BUBS Collagen Peptides to support joint health.
6. How do I use collagen?
BUBS Collagen Peptides is unflavored, highly soluble, and heat-stable -- how you incorporate it into your daily routine is completely up to you. While most people prefer to add it to their morning coffee, BUBS Collagen Peptides are a great way to boost the nutritional value of baked goods and other desserts and can be easily added to any beverages, soups, or pasta dishes. You can find some of our favorite recipes here.
7. What type of collagen is best?
While there are dozens of types of collagen, each with a slightly different amino acid composition and function, only five are commonly used in supplements. Choosing which collagen is best for you depends entirely on what you are trying to achieve. BUBS Collagen Peptides are made of Type I and Type III Collagen.
Because Type I and Type III collagen work synergistically within the body -- they are both found in bone, cartilage, joints, skin and other connective tissue -- we decided to combine them in our supplement. Over 90% of hair, skin, nails, bones, and ligaments are made up of Type I collagen, making it the perfect type to supplement with, and Type III collagen not only supports skin, bone and joint health, but it can also help heal your gut while boosting cardiovascular health. We may be partial but to us, BUBS Collagen Peptides are the best.
Hear it from others who are partial to us:
"I recommend BUBS Collagen to most of my patients. I found BUBS Naturals helps with hair, skin and nail health. Additionally, it helps joint health and digestive functions almost immediately. Finally a brand touting tangible results that my patients see within days."
Dr. Liz Dudek - Paix Medicine
BUBS Collagen is not only recommended by professionals, but is also recommend by many, many others
ONE PRODUCT, THREE WAYS
We give 10% to charity (mainly military foundations) with every purchase you make. The BUBS namesake derives from Glen ‘BUB’ Doherty, who was heroically killed in Benghazi, Libya in 2012. In addition to remembering Glen for the patriot he is, the BUBS ethos centers around the passionate and adventure seeking life that Glen lived.
Woven into the DNA of BUBS Naturals is that of professional athletes, top performers, rabble-rousers, and Navy SEALs. Through that, our goal is to exceed your expectations in everything we do, starting with our Collagen backed by scientific research and discovery; an endless pursuit to help you, and us, find the Fountain of Youth.
Return Policy
BUBS Guarantee: Bubs strives to keep you totally fulfilled and gratified, which is why we offer a first order money back guarantee. If at any point you decide this is not the protein for you, remember you are protected by the highest standard first order money-back guarantee.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
All items can be returned to:
1026 N Coast Hwy 101
Encinitas, CA 92024
You can also call us:
760.456.2631 and we will help you arrange your return. Our hours of operation are 9am - 5pm PST Monday - Friday.
Please return your item with your original order number attached and we will refund you within 2 weeks of receiving.
To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase.
Please do not send your purchase back to the manufacturer.
Sources
(1) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2846778/
(2) https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-2133.1975.tb05113.x
(3) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1606623/
(4) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26267777/
(5) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6723256/
(6) https://www.genome.gov/genetics-glossary/Peptide
(7) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7350807/
(8) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3773366/
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