Collagen is the most common protein found in the body. It’s present in tendons, fat, and ligaments, among other places. It helps the pieces of our bodies to fit together and is crucial to the strength of our bone structure and for the maintenance of skin cells. Hence, collagen is very important for the improvement of the health of your skin. Certain types of food can help your skin to improve collagen production. Here in this article, you will find a list of such food and how to intake them.
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Vitamin C-containing foods:
Vitamin C is critical for the synthesis of hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid has been touted for speeding up recovery time and relieving painful joints. Without adequate levels of vitamin C, your body will not gain the full benefit of foods containing hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is the main determinant of collagen production in your skin cells hence, improving the health of your skin. You can eat vitamin C-containing fruits and you can also apply vitamin C serum directly to your skin.
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Aloe Vera:
Aloe vera gel has long been used for healing and soothing wounds. The reason it works to treat cuts and burns is that the aloe vera plant increases collagen production when applied topically or even taken orally. This cell-growth stimulating property can help boost collagen production in your skin. Aloe can be applied directly to the skin in pure form, or in the form of the many products on the market that contain it.
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About the Author: Dr. Iqra Mubashar is a registered Pharmacist originally from Pakistan. She has earned her pharmacy degree from the University of veterinary and animal sciences, Lahore. She has completed her internship as a trainee from Children hospital, Lahore. She has completed her research work in clinical pharmacy and pharmaceutics. She has worked as a healthcare documentation head in Al-Qasim enterprises, Islamabad. She has specialized in prescription handling, drugs information, literature research, patient counseling and pharmaceutical care plan. Her research work on coronavirus is under publication.
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