7 Things You Never Knew About Collagen – thenutritionwatchdog.com

Our ancestors ate more of the animal they slaughtered than we do nowadays. It’s not far from the truth to state that they ate it from head to tail, unlike us who pick meat that has no skin or bones. While they may not have been aware of the advantage of such diet, today we know that it provided plenty of collagen, which is found in all those parts like bones, tendons or cartilage. Collagen needs to be replenished in order for us to live healthy. It benefits our sleep pattern, makes our skin younger and stronger and improves our longevity. It also boost immune system and gut health.

Key Takeaways:

• The important amino acid glycine – which our bodies cannot produce enough of – is found in collagen.
• Collagen has been shown to reduce wrinkles and dryness of the skin.
• There is evidence that collagen can also benefit brain and gut health.

“As we age, we continually lose collagen, so it’s super important to replace the lost collagen.”

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