We all should have the aim to stay forever young – in both mind and body, but that is easier said than done because aging is an evitable process and with time, we gradually lose our youthful look. So, how can we slow down the process of aging? Of course with the help of collagen!
Collagen, a protein found in abundance throughout the body, is responsible for strengthening the skin and providing us the elasticity that keeps our connective tissues healthy and strong, making us look young and healthy. It also acts as the glue in our bones, muscles and tendons which binds the body together.
Unfortunately, as we age, our bodies tend to produce less natural collagen and the first place that shows the effects is none other than our skin – which begins to sag and wrinkle. Our muscles may also begin to show weakness and joints may suffer from cartilage weakening. Thus, collagen is essential for outward appearance and physical ability.
In order to increase our body’s supply of collagen, what can we do, you may ponder? Great news for those of you that like eggs because eggs are a great dietary source for collagen. Studies have shown that eggs contain impressive levels of collagen in the yolk and the membranes – which are the two transparent protein membranes located between the shell and the white of the egg.
Collagen derived from eggs contain two types of collagen known as Type I and Type V collagen. At least 90% of the collagen present in our bodies is in Type 1 form of collagen whilst Type V collagen is present in the hair, cell surface and in the placenta.
The five major benefits of egg collagen are: addresses joint and connective tissues disorders, improves skin quality and decreases wrinkles, increases range of motion, decreases pain and stiffness and last, but not least, improves digestion.
Even though cooking an egg denatures the membranes and reduces some of its inherent collagen, they will still be collagen-promoting. However, the best and easiest way to obtain collagen that naturally occurs in eggs is by taking an egg collagen supplement.
Collagen can also be obtained via other sources such as piscine (fish), bovine (cow), porcine (pig), fowl (chicken) and supporting nutrients that can complement collagen supplements and boost collagen production are such as Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid.
