I’ve recently found that many of the supplements recommended for acne help the formation of healthy collagen which is important for joint health and treating pain. Although I am still learning about the importance of healthy connective tissue when dealing with pain, I will share with you what I’ve discovered so far to increase collagen naturally. As an added benefit, consuming these nutrients will make your skin clearer and younger looking without all the expensive creams containing harmful ingredients.  

1. Make bone broth full of gelatin. You can also buy gelatin and collagen hydrolysate powder from Great Lakes.

2. Take Silica which is a mineral important for collagen production. I like Eideon Ionic Minerals.

3. A Chelated Zinc supplement will help in the formation of protein and collagen.

4. Vitamin C is more well know for promoting healthy collagen. Try a Buffered Vitamin C powder for added minerals which can be easier on the digestive system.

5. Vitamin A will help repair skin tissue by responding to environmental conditions within the body and signaling fibroblasts (the stem cells of connective tissue) to manufacture an appropriate collagen type.

Source:
Vitamins & Minerals That Aid in Collagen Formation
Liquid Silica Mineral Supplement
Top Ten Reasons to Drink Bone Broth
Nutrition for Healthy Skin Part 1 by Chris Kresser