What foods contain collagen? In order to support collagen formation, we need to eat the right protein and amino acids to provide the building blocks for building collagen. Collagen is a polypeptide, which means that it is a long chain of amino acids. In fact, it consists of a total amount of amino acids of…
Try this delicious, simple and healthy recipe for collagen Ingredients 2 servings 2 pieces of cod loin1 dl almonds50 grams of butter1/4 head of cabbageWhite pepperSaltBroccoliOlive oil Instructions Why is this a good recipe for collagen? First of all, fish is a good source of protein. Fish meat is not high in the protein collagen,…
Do collagen supplements work? Many studies show that they do! On this page you’ll find a summary of some of the existing studies that have investigated the effect of collagen supplementation on skin health, appearance and aging, as well as joint and muscle health. If you want to look at the actual studies, the references with…
How to take collagen supplements By taking supplements of collagen, you supply the body with the amino acids needed to build collagen, which increases the chance that the body can form new collagen. When we supply collagen through diet or supplement, new collagen is formed where it is most needed in the body. Several studies…
What is collagen? The name collagen comes from the greek word kólla which means glue and the word –gen which means producing. Collagen is sometimes referred to as the glue of the body, as it is responsible for holding the body together! Collagen is a protein made up from amino acids. It is the most abundant protein in the body…
What are micronutrients and enzymes? If you are serious about learning how to support skin health and appearance with foods and nutrients, it’s a good idea to learn what micronutrients and enzymes are. Micronutrients and enzymes are crucial for the normal function of the body’s biochemistry. Micros and macros Nutrients are devided into two main…
Do collagen supplements work? Studies show that collagen supplements actually may reduce wrinkles, improve skin moisture and skin elasticity. Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body and is found in the skeleton, skin, ligaments, cartilage and connective tissue. Like other proteins, collagen is made up of long chains of amino acids. When we…
Grapes protect against UV-radiation When the skin is exposed to UV radiation, so-called photooxidative stress and inflammation form in the skin (learn about free radicals and oxidative stress here). A new study shows that substances in grapes can protect against this type of acute damage to the skin caused by the sun’s harmful UV radiation….
Resveratrol for skin health There is a lot of talk about resveratrol at the moment. It is found in the peel of grapes and in their seeds, wine (especially in red wine), blueberries, cranberries, peanuts, pistachios, and dark chocolate. There are also many supplements that contain resveratrol. Even though there’s resveratrol in wine, it is not…
What are anthocyanins and why are they important for skin health? Anthocyanidins are found in dark purple, blue, black and red plants, especially in berries such as blueberries, black currants, blackberries and raspberries. It is the anthocyanidins that give the berries their blue, purple and black color. The anthocyanidins belong to the family of phytonutrients called…
