Collagen is popping up everywhere. It used to be popular to drink gelatin to help fingernails grow. At camp, we would sit around in the evening with mugs of warm Jell-O. Fast forward in time and we've learned a few things. First off, just say no to all that sugar. Aside from the health and addictive issues, it damages the collagen in your body. Second, there are many different types of collagen, and they do different things. Use the collagen chart below to figure out what type of collagen you need for the area you want to support. 
After the dentist finished checking my kindergartener's teeth, he brought up sugar. He was a holistic dentist, so I was hoping for more than the "sugar rots your teeth" speech. I wasn't disappointed. He dropped a bomb right off the bat...Like most things, there is the plain version, and then there's the luxury model. Elderberry syrup is no different. You can go from regular to high octane with some simple add-ins. Choose one or more of these popular turbo upgrades.
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