{"title":"Protein + Muscle","description":"\u003cp\u003eMuscle is longevity. The protein, amino acids and collagen I build my strength around.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"collagen-ecm","title":"Collagen ECM — Extracellular Matrix Collagen for Skin + Joints","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne of the Age Beautiful Six.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWHY I LOVE IT\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnother daily go-to, with a different type of collagen than MB — this one is built around the skin's extracellular matrix, with six types of collagen, eggshell membrane and hyaluronic acid. It's protein-rich and it's one of the quiet ways I support my skin from the inside every single morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBEST FOR\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSkin elasticity and firmness. Joint mobility. Anyone building a from-within skincare habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHOW I USE IT\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStirred into my morning tea. 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