Nutrients that promote collagen production

2021/09/02

As we age, our skin gradually loses its elasticity, we also appear progressively wrinkles, the overall condition of the skin deteriorates, and people look older. One of the reasons for this is the loss of collagen in the body. Collagen is essential to the structure and connective tissues of our skin. Unfortunately, we cannot prevent the loss of collagen in the body. However, we can slow down the loss of collagen in some ways. For example, taking in some can help. The human body synthesizes the nutrients of collagen. Fortunately, some nutrients can promote the production of collagen in the body. Then we will list them in detail.

1. Vitamin C

Vitamin C is inseparable from the synthesis of collagen in our body

Vitamin C helps regulate and maintain the cellular content of collagen in the body

Vitamin C is also a powerful antioxidant, allowing the skin to resist oxidative damage

Foods rich in vitamin C include lemon, orange, strawberry, pepper, papaya, tomato, broccoli, kiwi, etc.

2.Zinc

Zinc can also help the body synthesize collagen, help cell repair, and help the body's immune system health. If there is a lack of zinc, our body will lose collagen faster. Foods rich in zinc are pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, spinach, almonds, cashews, oats, beef, etc.

3. Copper

Copper is an essential trace element for the human body. It can help form red blood cells, connective tissue, and bone tissue of the human body and help promote collagen production.

Foods rich in copper are sesame, almonds, shiitake mushrooms, kale, cocoa, avocado, oysters, sweet potatoes, etc.

4. Silicon

Silicon can promote the production of collagen, which is also very important for the health of our hair. In addition, it can encourage the rapid production of type 1 collagen in the body.

Foods rich in silicon: cucumber, asparagus, cabbage, onion, white radish, apple, eggplant, etc.

5. Amino acids

Collagen belongs to protein, and protein is a long-chain amino acid, so supplementing amino acids is very important.

Foods rich in amino acids: beetroot, beef, pork, active fish, mango, quinoa, etc.

Of course, we can replenish collagen in more ways. Our company produces collagen with different molecular weights. Among them, tilapia collagen, the best-selling one, is extracted from deep-sea fish. It has a small molecular weight and is easier to absorb. We can make  Capsules, tablets, oral liquids, and powders. Various forms help you protect your skin and body health.