The strength, elasticity and elasticity of tissues is impossible without a sufficient amount of a special protein in them – collagen. It forms fibers that, together with another protein – elastin, give tissues both extensibility and strength, and maintain their shape. Collagen is especially important for the skin of the face and body, its constant renewal allows us to stay young and beautiful longer. As Dr. Peter writes, some foods can provide the basis for creating your own proteins.
Gastroenterologist Vera Samsonova told about the products in question.
1. Animal proteins. Natural animal products – meat or poultry – contain the most complete proteins, from which the body receives a complete set of amino acids. So, animal food contains its own collagen, which is similar in structure to human and can act as a substrate for fiber assembly. Useful meat, poultry, offal and natural gelatin, broths, which also contain amino acids. But cut out processed foods—they have very little, if any, meat—and consume red meat no more than 1-2 times a week.
2. Fish. Make it a rule to eat fish at least once a week. Trout, tuna, salmon and other varieties of oily sea fish are especially good. They are rich in omega-3 fatty acids that stimulate the production of their own collagen, and are beneficial for joint and skeletal health.
3. Chicken and quail eggs. Bird egg is an excellent source of nutrients for the skin and the whole body. They contain easily digestible protein and fat-soluble vitamins. Plus a lot of choline, vitamin A and B in the yolk, as well as sulfur compounds necessary for collagen synthesis.
4. Fruits are bright red. Berries, vegetables and fruits of red color contain antioxidants that are beneficial for the body and protect collagen from destruction. Of these, vitamin C is considered especially valuable, which is necessary for the body to synthesize new collagen fibers. Add peppers, cherries and cherries, strawberries, tomatoes, raspberries, citrus fruits, pineapples and mangoes to your diet.
5. Nuts and dried fruits. Various types of nuts – Brazil nuts, pecans, hazelnuts, walnuts – contain many minerals and vegetable protein. They stimulate the synthesis of collagen fibers. Dried apricots, raisins, and prunes can supplement their effect – they are rich in trace elements necessary for metabolism.
6. Dairy products. Various types of dairy products – whole milk, yogurt, cheese – contain a sufficient amount of protein. These proteins contain all the amino acids necessary for collagen synthesis, which are required for the synthesis of new collagen fibers.
7. Products with sulfur content. It is worth eating foods that contain sulfur, which is necessary for the work of structural enzymes. These include olives, garlic and onions, cucumbers, celery, grapes, and other sulfur-containing foods that maintain sufficient levels of collagen in the body.
Source: Rosbalt
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