Can dietary changes reverse collagen loss?

A strategic dietary approach can help reverse collagen loss. Introduce daily sources of vitamin C, such as citrus fruits, to stimulate collagen synthesis. Then, over the course of a week, introduce varied sources of animal collagen, such as bone broth, to provide direct delivery of collagenated peptides. Lastly, include mineral-rich nuts and seeds for the daily required cofactors involved in this collagen repair process. Through this three-tiered strategy, collagen rebuilding can occur over several months.

Vitamin C serves as an essential catalytic nutrient in the regeneration of collagen, as it is the catalyst that converts amino acids into usable collagen fibers. Animal foods provide bioavailable peptides that directly rebuild tissue. The various minerals, such as zinc and its cofactors, accelerate enzymatic reactions. All these nutrients are synergistic and speed up the body's natural reparative processes.

I had a client undergoing a six-month collagen restoration. She chose to eat berries with almonds in the morning and bone broth in the evening. After about three months, the crow's feet noticeably softened. By the end of about six months, her joint flexibility had returned to that of about ten years prior. The whole food consistency yielded amazing results.

Patience is essential for collagen restoration. The first noticeable changes occur in improved hydration, which typically takes about 4 weeks. Structural improvements are seen between 3 and 6 months. Be patient; it is a gradual process. Your body constantly produces new collagen if given the necessary building blocks and sufficient time.

Read the full article: 10 Collagen Boosting Foods for Healthier Skin