An authoritative, illustrated and easy-to-follow guide to collagen and how it can enhance your health, from rejuvenating hair and skin to treating bones and joints.

Dietary collagen offers a unique blend of amino acids and other compounds and is essential to healthy skin, hair, nails, bones, and joints. It also maintains and reduces illness in our digestive and immune system. Jessica Bippen, a registered dietitian and founder of Nourished by Nutrition, shares her knowledge of the essential and beneficial compound. She explains why collagen has become a growing trend in the wellness community, how to live a plant-based life with collagen, and answers common questions such as dosages, how to choose a supplement and what causes loss of collagen. She also provides a selection of delicious recipes for drinks and smoothies, small bites, entrees, and desserts to boost natural collagen production and to incorporate collagen supplements into your wellness practice.