Collagen is the most abundant type of protein in the body and comprises 30% of the body’s protein. It forms the basis of all blood vessel tissues providing strength and elasticity that is so important for our health
Eyesight:
- Collagen important for good eyesight as proper supply of collagen is the major part of our eyeball
Bones and Muscles:
- Collagen joins our bones to our muscles, in fact it forms a large part of our muscles. Proper levels of Collagen are essential for keeping ligaments and tendons in good working order
Skin:
- It maintains the elasticity of the skin helping to keep a younger appearance
Teeth:
- Collagen is an essential component of our teeth
Kidneys:
- Collagen is essential to proper kidney function
Bones:
- Over 40% of the collagen in our body is in our bones, in fact it is the interaction of Collagen and Calcium that forms new bone
Mineral, Vitamins and Collagen:
- Zinc, silicon, selenium and copper are essential minerals for normal Collagen formation, and the vitamins required are include Vitamin B2 and vitamin C. Vitamin B1 helps to prevent the breakdown and early aging of collagen
Aging:
- Refined carbohydrates and sugars (sucrose, fructose, glucose, maltose etc.) are believed to be a significant cause of the “cross linking process”, a process widely regarded as a cause of aging. Several beneficial minerals and vitamins can prevent and even reverse the undesirable cross linking process: The minerals zinc, selenium and GTF Chromium, and the Vitamins B1, B3, B5, B6, vitamin C vitamin E, vitamin K and Rutin all help to inhibit and reverse the cross linking process
Increasing our Production of Collagen:
- Beta-Glucans are beneficial carbohydrates that can increase our production of Collagen
Flouride:
- Fluoride in toothpaste is supposed to be good for our teeth, many experts dispute this. However what is known about it is that it inhibits production of Collagen and can also damage the body’s stores of Collagen