Collagen: why we need it and how to boost its production
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body; it makes up 75% of the skin, 70% of cartilage and 30% of bones.
Together with elastin, collagen is responsible for the elasticity of the skin and the strengthand shock-absorbing capacity of joints and cartilage. It is therefore essential for your skin and joint health.
But it also provides elasticity to yourmuscle fibres, ensuring that your bones are better protected and helping to reduce the risk of injury and joint pain.
How is collagen produced?
Collagen is produced naturally by the body until around the age of 20, after which production declines by 1-2% each year. Therefore, after the age of 40, it is common to start noticing the symptoms caused by a decrease in collagen: the first wrinkles appear, joint mobility problems may occur, you are more prone to injuries, etc.
Whenthe amount of collagen decreases, an imbalance occurs which causes a loss of elasticity and flexibility in the joints, resulting in jointand inflammatory problems such as:
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Muscle pains and cramps
- A decline in bone mineral density, especially in post-menopausal women
But the loss of collagen not only affects you on the inside, as it also causes weak nails, brittle and thinning hair, the appearance of wrinkles on the skin, etc.
To prevent and treat these symptoms, it is necessary to increase the amount of collagen in the body, so that it can bind and regenerate.
How can you increase collagen levels?
The simplest way to increase the amount of collagen in your body is through food. It is important to follow a diet that is high in this protein, which should include meat, fish, eggs and dairy products.
However, fruits and vegetablesthat are rich in vitamin C like kiwi fruits, pomegranates, oranges, broccoli, aubergines, etc. are also essential for its production. Pomegranates are also the only known source of punicalagins, an antioxidant tannin which, among other beneficial effects for the body, boosts the production of collagen and elastin.
Thanks to our patented system, Probelte Pharma has developed Keriba Forte, a highly concentrated natural fresh pomegranate extract. One capsule of Keriba Forte contains the same amount of antioxidants as 5 fresh pomegranates.
