03 August 2022 06:20
Collagen is the most important protein in our body. It affects how our skin looks and contributes to its elasticity, reduces wrinkles, and provides moisture. It strengthens our hair and nails and it also affects our bones, cartilage and joints. In short, this protein knows how to multitask!
Taking collagen in powder form, such as Pelle’s Super glam effect, is especially effective because it contains the recommended daily dose, the body’s ability to absorb collagen in powder form is high, and it can be easily added to drinks and foods, making it a daily habit that brings excellent results.
Nutritional supplements are, of course important but as their name suggests, they are, after all, supplements. This means that their function is to reinforce our diet and like most dietary supplements, even in the case of collagen, it is recommended to eat foods containing collagen or components that encourage the natural production of collagen in the body in parallel to taking the powder. If beauty and health start from within, there is no doubt that our diet is a great place to start.
So what should we include in our diet in order to help it produce collagen? The first group of foods are those rich in animal protein and contain the amino acids that produce collagen – chicken, fish, eggs, and dairy products. Vegetables that are rich in protein and amino acids are legumes and soy.
Another group of foods are those rich in vitamin C, a significant component that helps to produce collagen in the body, which is why it is also found in Pelle’s products. The immediate culprits are, of course, citrus fruits, but vitamin C is also found in peppers, strawberries, tropical fruits such as mangoes, and even in tomatoes and leafy greens.
The mineral zinc is another component that helps the body to produce collagen naturally, and you’ll find it in meat, legumes, nuts and seeds of various kinds, and in whole grains. Another food that may surprise you is garlic, which has a large variety of health benefits. What is the connection between garlic and collagen? Garlic contains sulfur, which helps to slow down and prevent the process of breaking down collagen in our body.
If it’s difficult for you to keep track of all the vitamins and minerals your body needs, it is recommended to remember one important rule of thumb: a healthy diet is a varied diet. If you combine as wide a variety as possible of fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, whole grains, healthy fats ,and animal and/or plant protein products, you’ll get the most of what nature has to offer your body. At the same time, it’s important to remember that the body’s ability to produce collagen decreases gradually from the end of our twenties so the best way to continue helping the body to produce collagen is the combination of a smart, varied diet rich in amino acids, vitamins, and minerals and taking collagen in powder form as a nutritional supplement. Bon appetite! ????
