Collagen is a type of protein that gives strength and support to many of the body’s structures including your skin, ligaments, joint cartilage and your bones. Collagen and Elastin together maintain the skin's youthful appearance. As we age, we make less of these youthful proteins. This is when the skin begins to lose its elasticity, wrinkles begin to form & it starts to sag, joint cartilage deteriorates, and bones gradually lose their strength.
A study published in the journal Skin pharmacology and Physiology found that when women took a collagen supplement for 8 weeks, they had significantly increased elasticity and moisture levels in their skin, which of course gives the skin a more youthful appearance.
There are several different types of collagen
Sources of Collagen
Bone Broth is a valuable source of collagen, and Hydrolyzed Collagen is available as a powder you can mix into your morning smoothie. Nutrients which assist the body in making its own collagen along with adequate protein include Zinc and vitamin C.
Collagen destroying Foods to avoid
Sugar can cross link with Collagen in the body producing 'Advanced Glycation End Products' (AGEs) thus ageing the skin and the rest of the body. Inflammation resulting from eating foods not good for your particular body type also breaks down collagen.
If you would like to improve your skin, muscle and bone health call Sunshine Coast Nutritionist Karen Emans on 0408748532 for an appointment to discover what foods suit your own body.
A study published in the journal Skin pharmacology and Physiology found that when women took a collagen supplement for 8 weeks, they had significantly increased elasticity and moisture levels in their skin, which of course gives the skin a more youthful appearance.
There are several different types of collagen
- Type I and Type III form the skin, muscles and bones, ligaments and tendons
- Type II forms the cartilage in joints
Sources of Collagen
Bone Broth is a valuable source of collagen, and Hydrolyzed Collagen is available as a powder you can mix into your morning smoothie. Nutrients which assist the body in making its own collagen along with adequate protein include Zinc and vitamin C.
Collagen destroying Foods to avoid
Sugar can cross link with Collagen in the body producing 'Advanced Glycation End Products' (AGEs) thus ageing the skin and the rest of the body. Inflammation resulting from eating foods not good for your particular body type also breaks down collagen.
If you would like to improve your skin, muscle and bone health call Sunshine Coast Nutritionist Karen Emans on 0408748532 for an appointment to discover what foods suit your own body.