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Collagen Center
Foods and herbs to support healthy collagen production
FOODS FOR COLLAGEN PRODUCTION
The right foods and herbs
THE RIGHT FOODS
You already know eating healthy is important, but certain foods in particular, can help support healthy collagen production.
WATER
The first and most important is water.
Water is essential, not just for collagen production, but for so many other things.
Unfortunately, most of us do not drink enough water.
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VITAMIN C RICH FOODS
Vitamin C helps to support healthy collagen production.
Eating lots of foods foods rich in vitamin C is the best way to do this.
Some foods rich in vitamin C include:
Berries
Citrus fruits
Red peppers
Guavas
Broccoli
Kiwi
If you don't get enough vitamin C in your diet, a whole food vitamin C supplement is a great way to get some extra.
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SILICA RICH FOODS
Silica is an essential mineral that helps to support the healthy production of collagen.
Some foods rich in silica include:
Cucumbers
Green Beans
Spinach
Brown Rice
Oats
Lentils
If you are not getting enough silica in your diet, a plant-based silica supplement is a great choice.
COPPER RICH FOODS
Copper supports the healthy production of collagen
Some foods rich in copper include:
Oysters
Liver
Shiitake Mushrooms
Leafy Greens
Lobster
Nuts and Seeds
If you are not getting enough copper in your diet, a whole food copper supplement is a great choice.
PROLINE AND GLYCINE RICH FOODS
Proline and glycine are amino acids that help to support the production of collagen.
Some foods rich in these amino acids include:
Eggs
Dairy
Cabbage
Asparagus
Mushrooms
Pork Skin
Chicken Skin
Red Meat
Bone Broth
If you are not getting enough of these in your diet, a good bone broth powder is a great way to get some more in your diet.
SULFUR RICH FOODS
Sulfur helps to support a healthy production of collagen as well as prevent it's breakdown.
Some foods rich in sulfur include:
Meat
Fish
Eggs
Garlic
Onions
Cauliflower
Shallots
Leeks
Scallions
If you are not getting enough sulfur in your diet, than a black garlic supplement is a great way to get some more.
PROTEIN RICH FOODS
Protein is incredibly important to collagen production.
Some foods rich in protein include:
Meat
Fish
Beans
Nuts
Seeds
Dairy
Eggs
If you are not getting enough protein in your diet, then a good protein powder is a great way to get some more in our diet.
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ZINC RICH FOODS
Zinc helps to support the healthy production of collagen in the body.
Some foods rich in zinc include:
Pumpkin seeds
Red Meat
Liver
Shellfish
Milk
Cheese
Sprouted Grains
If you are not getting enough zinc in your diet then a whole food zinc supplement is a great way to get more.
HORSETAIL
Horsetail is an herb rich in very absorbable silica.
Be care when choosing a horsetail supplement as many are high in heavy metals.
NETTLES
Nettles are rich in minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and silica, as well as sulfur.
It is also rich in antioxidants.
In order to get the most benefits from nettle, for collagen production, it is best to use a powder and mix it with water or put it in a smoothie or soups.
KAKADU PLUM
Kakadu plum is one of the richest foods sources of vitamin C.
One small kakadu plum has more vitamin C than an orange.
It is also a strong antioxidant.
The right foods and herbs will leave your skin nourished and supported.
