Collagen is the most common protein in the human body, playing an extremely important role in maintaining health and beauty.According to Dr. Wu Yiru (Taiwan, China), Collagen is present in many parts and performs different functions.For skin, collagen helps maintain elasticity, smoothness and moisture.For joints, it helps lubricate and protect.As for blood vessels, collagen helps maintain the elasticity of the walls.
The skin is not the only thing "to suffer" when collagen decline (Artwork)
However, over time, the amount of natural collagen in the body begins to decrease since the age of 20 and to about 40 years old, the body can lose up to 30% of collagen.This not only adversely affects the appearance, increases the aging speed but also adversely affects the joints and blood circulation.
Besides the time and age factor, the diet plays an important role in protecting or destroying collagen in the body.Here are four foods that Dr. Wu Yiru advises us, especially women to limit to avoid being "stolen" collagen:
1. Foods high in sugar
Too much sugar in the diet causes glycation phenomenon - the process that sugar molecules connect to proteins in the body, including collagen.This leads to collagen loss of elasticity and sustainable structure, making the skin weak and vulnerable.
The Glycation phenomenon not only damages the existing collagen but also hinders the new collagen production.Therefore, cutting sugar levels, especially in processed foods, soft drinks and confectionery, is an effective way to protect the body's natural collagen.
Sugar dishes, fried foods are harmful to collagen production (Artwork)
2. Fried dishes
The greasy fried dishes when eating a lot are not only harmful to health in general but also easily damage the collagen structure.According to Dr. Wu, when fried at high temperatures, free radicals are created and they can accelerate the decomposition of collagen in the skin.
Free radicals not only damage collagen but also hinder the new production ability of the body, causing skin to quickly lose elasticity and toning.Therefore, restricting fried food is essential to keep the skin and bones healthy.
3. Alcohol
If you want beautiful skin, strong bones and strong blood vessels, you should limit or preferably stay away from alcohol.Because they "steal" collagen very well.They are the most powerful food group.When the body is dehydrated, the skin will lose moisture, leading to reduced elasticity and self -regeneration.
Dr. Wu said that the consumption of alcohol regularly can damage collagen by interrupting the new collagen synthesis process, while increasing the rate of existing collagen decomposition.Restricting alcohol not only helps the skin maintain moisture but also supports collagen regeneration.
4. Coffee
Although coffee does not directly destroy collagen, drinking too much coffee can affect sleep.While this is an important factor for collagen regeneration and restoration.
Coffee and alcohol cause insomnia, so it affects the body's collagen production (illustration)
When sleep is interrupted, the body does not have enough time to recover and produce new collagen.In addition, caffeine in coffee can also cause dehydration, affecting the moisture and elasticity of the skin as well as the overall collagen regeneration process.
Source and photo: TTVC, Top Beauty