In this article I’m going to share the major benefits of collagen for the skin and the science behind them.
By the end you’ll have all the info you need to understand why , if , and how to supplement collagen.
COLLAGEN FOR THE SKIN: INTRO
WHAT FOODS CONTAIN COLLAGEN?
Foods naturally rich in collagen are bone broth (grass fed), chicken and fish.
There are other foods that don’t contain collagen but help with collagen production or prevent breakdown. These are, for example, garlic, nuts, leafy greens, broccoli, egg whites, tomatoes, and berries.
Berries are fantastic because not only they’re low in sugar and contain vitamin C ( crucial in collagen production); they’re also rich in Ellagin which reduced collagen breakdown within the body.
Garlic contains caffeic acid which inhibits the degradation of procollagen type 1 ( click here to read the study).
Tomatoes and citrus fruits contain vitamin C which is required to give collagen its final structure, thus making it fully functional..
I already have a big supply from another company. Thanks for your writing!!!
You’re welcome Maria, thank you for reading!
Great amount of helpful information here.
Thank you
Thank you, Gina. I appreciate you!
Yes Louize, I’m going to order your collagen peptides. Just let me know how to measure 10 gram of your peptides. Thank you. Also, you say I can take it anytime, do you have a preference for breakfast or lunch or supper and before during or after?
Hi Miriam, you can use a kitchen scale or the spoon provided with the collagen peptides. Thank you for reading the article, I appreciate you!
Thank you, this information is well appreciated I started using collagen because of cervical spondylosis. My doctor recommended Type II, however after reading the benefits I bought the hydrolyzed multi collagen peptides. One scoop contains 9 grams, would you suggest I increase the number of scoops?
Yes, because of your condition I think you should take 2.