subject: How Does the Body Produce Collagen And What Steps Can You Take To Help It Get This Crucial Job Done? [print this page] How Does the Body Produce Collagen And What Steps Can You Take To Help It Get This Crucial Job Done?
Collagen is an essential protein needed to hold our body's organs and tissues together. With 25 different kinds of it found in the human body, it is no wonder that this important protein has been getting so much attention these days.
Type I is the collagen protein type found most in skin cells, therefore that is the one we will concentrate on in regards to keeping skin fit and healthy.
So, how does the body produce collagen? Well, that's a bit complicated, but I'll try and explain it as simply as I can so that you can better understand how important it is to looking younger, and how your body makes it.
How does your body produce collagen? Like most things in life, it all begins with a single cell. Within a certain type of cell, amino acids get together and form something called a peptide chain. This pre-collagen type of cell is then secreted in between the spaces around other cells. Next, these cells begin to form fibers that attach themselves to the body's organs and tissues. This is the link, or glue, that holds everything inside of your body in place.
The skin makes this Type I protein in order to replenish itself. Without enough of it in the skin, the cells that keep it tight and stretchable will begin to wear down, leaving your hands, face and neck looking wrinkly and saggy.
Now that you know how the body produces it, it is important to understand the steps you can take to help it get this important job done.
The first step involved is what you eat. Making sure to get enough protein, Amino Acids, vitamin C and E, as well as other important vitamins, minerals and nutrients is especially important to cellular rejuvenation and skin growth.
Also, using products that contain omega 3 fatty acids, keratin and Coenzyme Q10 are also important. Since this protein cannot be absorbed through the skin (the molecules are too big), the body must be encouraged to make it on its own. This can only be done by giving it the right mix of nutrients and supplements as already described.
In case we haven't answered the question, how does the body produce collagen, here's a brief rundown of the answer: it builds collagen protein fibers using essential amino acids found in the body. These fibers then attach themselves to every tissue and organ in the body to keep it pliable and movable. Without enough of them, our bodies would literally begin to fall apart. That's exactly what is happening when your skin begins to sag and wrinkle: the fibers are breaking down and unless your body can make more, the skin begins to wear thin.
To learn more about the importance of proteins for the skin, and to find out ways to help your body produce collagen, be sure to check out the tips on my website.
