How To Boost Collagen Production Naturally

by Rebecca'h Pescarini - Walker


How To Boost Collagen Production Naturally.


Collagen is gaining popularity and is now popping up everywhere in the form of powders, pill, supplements, protein bars, bone broths, gums and more.

What did we do prior to collagen becoming a popular multi-million-dollar marketing industry?

People relied on a combination of a healthy balanced diet, skin care and natural practices to address skin and joint health.
The concept of collagen supplements is a fairly new modern development which has only been marketed over the last decade as the 'magic potion.'

What Is Collagen?

Collagen is a group of hard, insoluble, fibrous proteins that give structure to connective tissue and constitute approximately one third of your body's protein.  
Over two dozen types of collagens have been identified; these are the three most prominent types:

  • Type I - Found in the skin, tendons, teeth, internal organs and bones.
  • Type II - Found in the eyes and cartilage.
  • Type III - Found in the skin, muscles, bone marrow, lymphoid tissue and blood vessels.

Collagen supplements are generally made from connective tissues, bones and other parts of animals, cows, pigs, chicken and fish. They can contain toxins and heavy metals that could be harmful. As with all supplements, collagen is not regulated by the FDA (Food & Drug Administration.)

Feed your body the raw materials and it will produce its own collagen. 

Eating foods rich in amino acids and nutrients (fruits and vegetables) from which collagen is formed provides your body with the natural raw materials required to make additional collagen without the use of supplements. The body naturally forms collagen from amino acids (predominantly proline, glycine, lysine, hydroxyproline) and other nutrients including vitamin c, zinc, copper and manganese. The body has been created without error. When diet is correct, your body should produce all the collagen it requires without any of the risks associated with collagen supplements.

FOCUS POINTS:

Whole Food Plant Based Diet   

Focus on a whole food plant-based diet rich in amino acids, plant protein, omega 3 fatty acids, micro minerals, vitamin c and antioxidants.

Eat Collagen Rich Foods Daily To Support Collagen Synthesis

Raw fruits and vegetables high in Vitamin C include; citruses, lemons, limes, grapefruit, oranges, pineapple, kiwi fruit, papaya, berries, guava, goji berries, cherries, carrots, capsicums, broccoli, green leafy vegetables, sprouts, raw nuts and seeds, legumes and beans. 

Eat A Variety Of Clean Plant Based Protein 

All plants including fruit contain protein and amino acids (which are the building blocks for protein.) Consume raw nuts & seeds; walnuts, almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, hemp seeds, sesame seeds, hemp protein, tahini, pumpkin seed butter, organic tofu & tempeh, beans & legumes; lentils, chickpeas, lentils, aduki beans, black eyed beans, black beans, pinto beans, cannellini beans, peas, green beans, broad beans, falafels, hummus, quinoa, root vegetables, pulse pastas, mung bean noodles, vegan nut cheeses & spreads, nut & seed butters, coconut yogurt, chia pudding etc.

Keep Adequately Hydrated


Drink 3-4Lt water daily.
Limit caffeine intake.

Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent fasting can boost collagen production. While fasting, the body may increase production of HGH (Human Growth Hormone), which can stimulate collagen synthesis, leading to improved skin elasticity and firmness.
Fasting also promotes skin & cellular regeneration, leading to the production of fresher, healthier skin cells. IM fasting also reduces inflammation, which may help lessen the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. 

Avoid Unhealthy Food And Lifestyle Choices

Avoid species inappropriate foods that contribute to collagen breakdown; processed sugars, gluten, grains, animal products, unhealthy fats, animal and seed oils, processed and packaged foods, salts, natural and synthetic colors, flavors and preservatives, MSG, GMO foods, excessive caffeine and alcohol, pharmaceuticals, recreational drugs and smoking. 

Fresh Clean Air And Sunshine

Sunlight exposure helps the body produce Vitamin D, which plays a role in collagen production, particularly in the skin. Vitamin D is essential for maintaining healthy skin, strengthening overall skin health.

Natural And Organic Skin Care

Avoid all chemicals on your skin at all costs. Allways use 100% natural skin care products to wash your skin including your hair, face and body. Use a daily 100% natural, organic face and body moisturizer to help hydrate your skin.

Natural Tools To Stimulate And Support Collagen Production

  • Youth Potion - Jojoba Oil.
  • Gua-Sha Quartz Sculpt And Face Lift Stone.
  • Jade Face Roller - Natural Face Sculptor.
  • SoSmooth Anti-Wrinkle Silicon Facial Patches - 100% Natural Medical Grade Silicon (non-chemical and non-invasive.)

Always Remember

Health is an inside job - Good health starts from the inside. It does not come from a bottle, pill, product or supplement. 
Our diet and lifestyle ultimately effects how we look and feel and how we age.  
You can-not look outside of yourself to heal and repair an internal condition. 
Vibrant health, healing and repair can only come from within.

 

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