Stress changes how your body works.

He thought he was daring me to use a kitchen appliance. He had no idea he was throwing me a lifeline.

I tried collagen once before. It tasted like dirt, wrecked my stomach, and the company kept going out of stock. I gave up. Then I found one backed by 25 clinical studies that addressed six things most collagen supplements never touch — and my elbow told me it was working before my skin did.

Gut health isn't just about digestion — it's quietly tied to your mood, your energy, and how stress shows up in your body. Here's the daily habit that changed everything.