Anti-aging products stimulate collagen production in the body

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The level of collagen in the body decreases with age and this is closely related to the appearance of external signs of aging.

Collagen is a protein, it is present in muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments, blood vessels, skin, connective tissues. It is its high level in youth that provides us with good joint mobility, elastic and smooth, wrinkle-free skin. With age, the collagen content decreases, which is associated with a deterioration in the body's ability to absorb various nutrients. The human body cannot produce collagen if it lacks the necessary ingredients – proteins, vitamins and trace elements.

In turn, the decreasing amount of collagen contributes to the increasingly obvious manifestation of aging symptoms.

• The skin loses density, wrinkles appear.
• Muscles begin to weaken.
• Tendons and ligaments lose flexibility, stiffness occurs.
• Joint cartilage wears out, pain and osteoarthritis develop.

How can you make up for the loss of collagen? Foods can partially help with this. According to the Pronews portal, some of them are particularly effective stimulants of collagen production in the body.

Here is a list of “rejuvenating foods” that promote collagen production.

• Bone broth.
• Protein-rich foods (it contains amino acids necessary for the creation of collagen).
• Vitamin C-rich foods, including citrus fruits, red and green peppers, tomatoes, dark green leafy vegetables.
• Zinc and copper-rich foods (two other ingredients necessary for collagen production), including meat, seafood, walnuts, whole grains, and beans.