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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
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Collagen keeps your skin firm, your joints strong, and even supports your hair, nails and gut. But along with its popularity, many myths are also going around. Let’s bust them one by one.
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Most people think collagen is just about glowing skin, but in reality, it also supports strong joints, flexible tendons, healthy hair and even gut health.
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Foods don’t directly turn into collagen in your body. Instead, your body breaks them down into amino acids, which help make collagen if your body has the right nutrients.
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Collagen production starts declining in our mid-20s, so even younger adults may benefit from collagen-supporting nutrition to keep skin firm and joints strong.
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Taking collagen or eating collagen-supporting foods won’t give instant results, as it takes consistent intake over weeks or months to see noticeable benefits for skin, hair or joints.
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Collagen molecules are too big to get absorbed through creams, while creams can hydrate and protect the skin, real collagen support comes from nutrition and internal supplementation.
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Your body creates collagen using amino acids, Vitamin C, zinc, and copper, and without these nutrients, collagen production slows down, no matter how many products you use.
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Spinach, avocado, citrus fruits, berries, pumpkin seeds and tomatoes are packed with antioxidants, healthy fats and vitamin C that boost collagen formation naturally.
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If it’s hard to get all nutrients from food daily, a Plant-Based Collagen Booster can give your body the building blocks it needs to keep skin youthful and joints flexible.
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Collagen is important for your whole body, so don't fall for myths, eat collagen-supporting foods, stay consistent, and consider a supplement if needed for a stronger, healthier you.
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