Daily Fit 6/3/19: Should You Eat Collagen?

Health Tip Of The Day: Eat collagen-rich foods for dewy, hydrated skin and fewer wrinkles.

What is collagen?

Collagen is a rich source of protein found in our connective tissue, cartilage, bones and tendons. Our bodies make collagen, but production slows down as we age. To help your body out you can eat collagen-rich foods or buy collagen as a powder or pill. Plant-based eaters should know that traditional collagen-rich supplements are animal-derived products and therefore they’re not naturally vegan or vegetarian-friendly unless you buy specific kinds.

What are the benefits of collagen supplementation?

Collagen has beauty benefits. Want dewy, hydrated skin with fewer wrinkles? Collagen — found naturally in our skin, nails and hair — might be the anti-aging secret you need. Collagen supplements claim to reduce wrinkles, firm skin and even relieve arthritis pain. Though these anti-aging marketing claims seem too good to be true, research suggests it may actually work. Eight weeks of collagen supplements significantly increased skin hydration and elasticity in subjects, according to research published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. Other research found that women who took a daily collagen supplement for six months saw a reduction in cellulite.

Before you reach for a collagen supplement, try your hand at eating more collagen-rich foods.

Tougher cuts of meat like chuck, roast and rump are naturally rich in collagen. You can also buy a collagen-rich bone broth, which can be used in soups, stews and other dishes. Eating more foods rich in proteins — like meat, fish, dairy products, soy, beans and eggs — will also aid your body in making collagen because proteins (specifically amino acids proline and glycine) are essential for building collagen. Read on to learn more about the benefits of collagen and how you can add more to your diet. [EatingWell]

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