Boost Joints, Muscles & Youth
Happy Thursday, Zapien 👋
This week, we dive into the world of vegan collagen supplements — a game-changer for those seeking enhanced physical well-being. Discover how these innovative products are revolutionizing support for joint mobility, muscle recovery, and even cardiovascular health.
Our WhatsApp community has been buzzing about triathlon training, new wearable tech trends, and the often-overlooked environmental impact on our health.
Plus, don't miss this week's Health Stack, featuring New Zapiens Co-Founder Simon Krüger's personal wellness strategies and daily habits for sustained vitality.
Forever,
Karol, Martin, Simon & Andy
This Week’s Highlights
➤ Top 5 Vegan Collagen Supplements
Discover the growing trend of vegan collagen boosters and their benefits for joint health, muscle function, and overall vitality, all without animal involvement.
➤ Weekly Summary of our WhatsApp Group
Highlights from discussions on triathlon training, fitness trackers, supplements, wearable tech, environmental health concerns, and community events.
➤ Health Stack of the Week
Explore Simon Krüger's health routine, including workout habits, nutrition, and diagnostics for maintaining wellness.
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Top 5 Vegan Collagen Supplements
We all want that youthful glow, right? And for ages, collagen has been the go-to for keeping skin plump, hair strong, and joints happy. But here's the thing: traditional collagen comes from animals. So, what's a vegan (or even just an ethically-minded individual) to do? Well, the good news is that the world of supplements is catching up, and vegan collagen boosters are becoming seriously popular. They offer a way to support your body's own collagen production without any animal involvement.
What Is Vegan Collagen?
Technically, "vegan collagen" isn't a direct equivalent to the collagen you'd find in a cow. Because, fact is, collagen is a structural protein that's exclusive to the animal kingdom. So, you won't find actual collagen in a plant.
Instead, these vegan supplements are cleverly designed to give your body the raw materials it needs to do its own collagen-making magic. Think of it like providing the right bricks and mortar for your body's internal construction crew. These boosters typically deliver a potent mix of key amino acids, essential vitamins, and a bunch of other plant-based nutrients that act like catalysts for your natural collagen production.
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WhatsApp Group Summary
Fitness and Training Insights
Martin shared a diagram from betterfly, highlighting the importance of personal overviews in training, comparing it to a company's vision.
Jonas warned against using Oura's fitness zones as they are based on average fitness levels, which may not be accurate for everyone.
Oushesh questioned the accuracy of Oura's zones, pointing out the need for personalized data inputs like Vo2max.
Jonas mentioned that Oura's standardized zones are only correct if you match the average for your age group.
Supplement Guidance and Recommendations
Karol introduced the 'Safe Supplement Guide' in the community newsletter, addressing the interest in safe supplements.
Florian asked for EAA recommendations, leading to a discussion on protein needs and supplement utility.
Zain noted that while enough dietary protein provides EAA, supplements can be useful for specific diets like veganism.
Björn recommended 'smart protein' from everydays, and Florian decided on a lab-tested EAA product.
Wearable Technology and Health Monitoring
Hadi discussed upgrading to Whoop's Peak membership, highlighting the long battery life and new health insights.
Lennart and Titus debated the precision of new wearable tech, focusing on heart rate and blood pressure monitoring.
Fabian shared his experience with Whoop's blood pressure feature, noting its reliability over time.
Jill inquired about abnormal blood test results, exploring possible dietary and environmental causes with community input.
Community Engagement and Events
Berlin chapter leads Jill and Heiko have announced the second Berlin meetup!This time, members of the New Zapiens community are gathering in Tiergarten on May 23rd for another round of connection and conversation. Get your free ticket here…
Dennis offered a ticket for the HOLOLIFE Summit, inviting interested members to reach out for a deal.
Community Health Stack
Simon Krüger
Love the water in summer and the mountains in winter. Father of 3. Entrepreneur. Co-founder Doctolib Germany and New Zapiens 🚀
Member Stats
• 4th Place Community Leaderboard
• Level 3
• 2875 Points
• 20 Reviews
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Simon’s Health Routine
Most important: Work with goals & purpose, enjoy with family and friends (including overeating, alcohol and late nights if required)
Weekdays: Real food, mostly plants, not too much & >30 gr protein per meal:
• Breakfast: Skyr, almonds, raspberries OR wholegrain bread, salmon
• Lunch: Löwenanteil if at the office
• Dinner: wide variety of home-cooked meals with family
Workout early morning followed by hot & cold shower (occasional sauna):
• 3x cardio running
• 3x weights in the gym
Sleep:
• working on 10-3-2-1-0 rule
Supplements (only if deficit detected):
• Vitamin D right now
Diagnostics:
• big doc check-up annually (70 blood markers, sonography all major organs & vessels, stress ECG, lung function, hearing, seeing, mobility, cognitive...)
• additional blood lab semi-annually
• dentist annually
• CGM tracker annually
• blood pressure every other week
• HRV, HR, sleep duration via constant wearable
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