Collagen, Stress, and Cortisol
Stress may be part of life—but its damage doesn’t have to be.
You probably already know that you don’t look or feel your best when you’re under stress. Did you know that stress can have long-term effects on your skin? Stress releases cortisol, a stress hormone, into your body. Collagen and cortisol levels are deeply connected. Elevated levels of cortisol in your bloodstream have several adverse effects on your body. One of these is the down-regulation of collagen production in your body. More simply, excess cortisol reduces the amount of collagen that your body can produce.
The upshot of all this is that prolonged stress can have harmful effects on your entire system. Connective tissue becomes weaker throughout the body, creating internal issues as well as visible signs of degradation such as wrinkles. Your nails may start to become brittle, as collagen is important for nail growth. A decline of collagen in your hair follicles may lead to your hair becoming less thick and silky.
It’s not just collagen production that’s affected, either. Stress, cortisol, and weight gain are also connected, as cortisol tends to make your metabolism slower and reduces your energy levels. Cortisol can raise your blood pressure, make you anxious, and cause other issues.
Rebuilding from Within
When cortisol levels stay high, your body breaks down faster than it rebuilds—leading to muscle loss, tired skin, and deep fatigue. That’s where grass-fed collagen peptides come in. Combined with bovine colostrum, L-carnitine, and adaptogenic botanicals like cinnamon and cordyceps, this formula helps your body bounce back from stress by supporting tissue repair, energy metabolism, and hormonal balance—while also contributing to healthier weight management over time.
How Grass-Fed Collagen Can Be Produced Humanely
Most collagen on the market is a byproduct of the conventional meat industry, where traceability and animal welfare are often overlooked. We do things differently. Our collagen peptides are sourced from small, grass-fed farms in Europe—where cattle are pasture-raised, never treated with hormones or antibiotics, and fed a non-GMO diet. These farms uphold strict animal welfare standards and allow for full traceability from pasture to powder—because to us, how it’s made matters just as much as what it does.