With three different options in our supplement family, people often ask us which product will suit them best. Our product development team have put a lot of time and effort into creating our collagen powders. At the forefront of each product is our Japanese peptide collagen, an incredible ingredient with a whole host of benefits.

Did you know that Adashiko was created by Japanese cosmetics developer Yuko Arquette? Yuko worked for Japan’s leading cosmetics company, Kanebo Corporation, for twelve years and worked closely with a leading Japanese pharmaceutical company to develop Adashiko.

 

ALL THREE of our powders – Pure, Ultra, and Joint, support the following:

Strong, fast-growing nails.

Thicker, more resilient hair.

Skin hydration and radiance.

A reduction in fine lines, wrinkles, and pigmentation.

Increased skin firmness all over the body.

Full-body support; healthy joints, ligaments, and fascia.

Healthy gut lining.

 

Our Pure collagen is just that: 100% peptide collagen. Pure is an excellent option for anyone who wants to improve their skin and receive the benefits listed above. Choose Pure if:

You want a fantastic all-rounder.

Your main focus is preventative aging.

You are pregnant or breastfeeding.

 

Our Ultra collagen contains four additional ingredients selected to provide extra anti-aging and antioxidant support: elastin, hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, and Co Q10. Choose Ultra if:

Your primary concern is anti-aging.

You wish to see the most benefits in your skin.

You’re after the most potent collagen health blend on the market!

 

Adashiko Joint also contains additional ingredients specifically chosen to support the body, including glucosamine, MSM, chondroitin, and hyaluronic acid. Choose Joint if:

You lead an active lifestyle, playing sport or exercising frequently.

You are recovering from an injury or recent surgery (or you are going to have surgery).

You suffer from a joint condition such as arthritis or osteoarthritis.

You suffer from general aches and pains.

We’re all familiar with the external benefits of collagen, like strong hair and nails, and smooth, youthful skin, but did you know that collagen is a fitness super supplement?

 

Collagen makes up the connective tissue for the bones, cartilage, joints, organs, arteries, muscles, and comprises the building blocks of skin, hair, and nails. It creates support and elasticity throughout the whole body. As we age, our collagen production slows, and we can see and feel the effects.

If you lead an active lifestyle, adding collagen to your diet can help you in a number of ways.

 

Speed up your recovery time

Used post-workout, collagen is an excellent supplement to give the body a boost and help lean muscle repair, especially after resistance training. Many of our clients say it reduces or eliminates their DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness).

How to use it: Add two scoops of Adashiko Collagen to water in the hour after your workout (to find out which product suits you best, click here ). Even better, add it to your protein shake for an extra boost. Our collagen can also be added to oats, tea, coffee, soup, etc.

 

Improve injury discomfort

This 24-week clinical trial showed improvement of joint pain in athletes who were treated with collagen as a dietary supplement. The results suggest that athletes consuming collagen can reduce parameters (such as pain) that have a negative impact on athletic performance. If you have an injury that is holding you back in your chosen sport or in the gym, collagen is the perfect way to support your body assists it in repairing, rebuilding, and healing tissues.

How to use it: Take two scoops of Adashiko Collagen – preferably the Joint formula – once a day in water, tea, coffee, or food. It takes four to six weeks of daily use to notice the benefits, and regular use is essential to maintain the results.

 

Strengthen your fascia, ligaments, and joints

Keeping our bodies strong is crucial for healthy aging. Staying active and doing regular resistance training is a great start – this is beneficial to retain lean muscle and keep our bones strong as we age. Peptide collagen supplementation is also excellent to maintain a healthy body and keep our internal structures like fascia strong. Learn more about collagen and fascia here. Already dealing with aches, pains, arthritis, or osteoarthritis? A joint-specific collagen supplement like Adashiko Joint will help enormously. Find out more about the benefits of collagen for arthritis pain here.

How to use it: Take two scoops of Adashiko Collagen – preferably the Joint or the Ultra formula – once a day in water, tea, coffee, or food. It takes four to six weeks of daily use to notice the benefits, and regular use is essential to maintain the results.

The Importance of Vitamin C

Vitamin C is not only essential for immune health; it is also required for collagen synthesis throughout the body. Our bodies can’t store Vitamin C, so it’s crucial we replenish our stores daily through diet and supplementation.

Vitamin C rich foods include oranges, grapefruit, berries, brussel sprouts, broccoli, kiwifruit, dark leafy greens, capsicum, and tomatoes. Be sure to include plenty of these in your diet through winter.

For an extra boost, Adashiko Ultra contains pure peptide collagen alongside Vitamin C and other skin-loving ingredients for optimal health and tangible results. Read more about Ultra here.

The Gut & Immunity Link

Did you know that up to eighty percent of your immune tissue is located in your digestive system? Bone broths and collagen supplements are growing in popularity to promote gut health and healing, and for a good reason.

Collagen contains the amino acid L-glycine, which has an anti-inflammatory effect on the body – including the gut. This study shows that L-glycine itself shows potential for treating inflammatory diseases, not only in the gut but throughout the entire body. Daily peptide collagen supplementation supports the digestive lining, general gut health, and immunity.

General Winter Health Tips

Stay hydrated and switch to warming drinks like herbal tea and warm lemon water. Warm lemon water with a tiny bit of honey is an excellent way to start the day and get a Vitamin C boost.

Eat seasonal fruit and veg – organic where possible. A healthy diet is essential for a robust immune system. Avoid processed foods and sugar where possible.

Keep moving, even if you just do a short brisk walk every day. Exercise is a fantastic immune booster! If you don’t want to exercise outside, try yoga or body weight exercises at home, or hit your local gym for a group fitness session.

Get enough sleep. Enough pillow time is crucial for health. Make sleep a priority, and aim for eight hours a night.

We sat down with designer and founder of holi organic wear, Kelly du Toit to talk fashion, sustainability, and health.

What’s your favourite way to take adashiko?

I like to make it into little jellies with gelatine – I use frozen raspberries, lemon rind, and lemon juice. They’re like little sweets and the kids love them too.

What benefits have you noticed since taking adashiko?

My hair is really lush and thick, and my skin is consistently good. I feel like it hydrates and plumps up my skin from the inside out.

You’re a busy working mum and entrepreneur. Aside from adashiko, what else do you do to maintain energy and a healthy lifestyle?

Through my personal journey to self-care, I have learnt that health is about creating balance and taking care of the mind, body, and soul as a whole. I am a fan of yoga and meditation alongside a good diet comprised mostly of whole foods. I’m also a fan of a glass of bubbles with the girls from time to time – it all comes back to balance!

What inspired you to start your own clothing line?

I was looking for sustainable clothing that was stylish yet affordable, and I couldn’t find anything. I decided I had to create my own, and holi was born. Holi was built on the ideals of ethics, and classic clothing that is designed to be worn and worn and worn. I craft all my pieces out of natural fabric – organic where possible – which is sustainable sourced and then manufactured right here in Hawke’s Bay.

How can women be more sustainable when it comes to their wardrobe choices?

We should definitely not be buying as much as we do. Fast fashion is tempting but has a huge environmental and ethical impact; I prefer to buy less and but quality, and I hope that more women start to adopt this method of shopping. Where possible I try to support NZ-made brands.

I also use the Good On You Ethical Fashion app which details the way brands treat their workers and the environment. It’s pretty revealing. Another tip is to shop your own wardrobe: what could you add into your wardrobe that would work with your existing pieces?

You’re known for your styling expertise. What are some key items you believe every woman should have in her wardrobe?

A really decent knit (I love my holi Good Knits), a good coat, a decent pair of leather boots. You can’t go wrong with a well-cut pair of jeans – to get the perfect fit don’t be afraid to take them to a tailor to add darts or adjust the leg length or width.

What’s your go-to winter outfit to look stylish with minimal effort?

At the moment it’s a black merino top tucked into black high-waisted cigarette pants, topped with a linen vest and a Kow-tow scarf. I’m loving my black Doc Martin boots this winter too.

 

WIN WITH ADASHIKO AND HOLI THIS WINTER

 

Kelly has very generously gifted us a Com Fit Tunic (pictured above) to giveaway! We are also giving away a tub of Adashiko Ultra and an Adashiko Collagen + Noni Gel 50ml. Enter over on our Facebook page – click here.

Check out Adashiko ambassador Simone Anderson's scar update after her recent lower body skin removal surgery. Simone takes our Ultra collagen every day and started six months before her surgery date to prep her body. After achieving an extraordinary 92kg weight loss in twelve months, Simone has become an inspiration to hundreds of thousands of people and has even penned a book - also titled Journey to Health - about her experience. Check out Simone’s blog post detailing her incredible results using our Ultra collagen pre and post-surgery.