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If you are looking for natural sources of hyaluronic acid and collagen you are not alone. Google returns 3,780,000 results for the subject, so basically there is a lot of other people are searching for it too!
But before we talk about the ins and outs of increasing collagen and Hyaluronic Acid naturally, let’s discuss what they are and what their function actually means to your body!
What is collagen and why do you need it?
Collagen accounts for 30% of your body’s protein. It provides structure, support or strength to your skin, muscles, bones and connective tissues.
So collagen is basically the most abundant protein in your body.
Collagen is the primary building block of your body’s skin, muscles, bones, tendons and ligaments and other connective tissues. It’s also found in your organs, blood vessels and intestinal lining.
Proteins are made from amino acids. These amino acids group together to form protein fibrils in a triple helix structure. Your body also needs the proper amount of vitamin C, zinc, copper and manganese to make the triple helix.
What is hyaluronic acid?
Hyaluronic (pronounced hi-ah-lew-ron-ic) acid — also known as hyaluronan or hyaluronate — is a gooey, slippery substance that your body produces naturally. Scientists have found hyaluronic acid throughout the body, especially in eyes, joints and skin.
What does hyaluronic acid do for you?
Hyaluronic acid is a remarkable substance because of all the benefits and uses it has in your body. Here are just a few of the benefits of hyaluronic acid:
- It helps things move smoothly. Hyaluronic acid helps your joints work like a well-oiled machine. It prevents pain and injury from bones grinding against each other.
- It helps keep things hydrated. Hyaluronic acid is very good at retaining water. A quarter-teaspoon of hyaluronic acid holds about one and a half gallons of water. That’s why hyaluronic acid is often used for treating dry eyes. It’s also used in moisturizing creams, lotions, ointments and serums.
- It makes your skin flexible. Hyaluronic acid helps skin stretch and flex and reduces skin wrinkles and lines. Hyaluronic acid is also proven to help wounds heal faster and can reduce scarring.
The skin aging process
My research on this topic was self-serving. Not too long ago, I was on the hunt for a diet rich in foods that could help rejuvenate the look and feel of my skin. I basically couldn’t afford interventions and had to find a low-cost, natural alternative.
During my research I came across many sources of collagen and hyaluronic acid.
The only problem is that almost all of the recommended natural food sources of hyaluronic acid and collagen weren’t enough to the point where I could rely on them to reduce wrinkles and fine lines that made me look much older than I really am.
What I really needed and wanted was a natural anti-aging solution that I could rely on to easily rejuvenate my skin….and that’s when I came across the REAL SECRETS to naturally increasing both hyaluronic acid and collagen levels in the body effortlessly.
What are these secrets?
To my surprise, it was quite simple. Both hyaluronic acid and collagen occur naturally in our bodies. Our bodies create both naturally.
So, to keep hyaluronic acid and collagen at high levels (which makes our skin look younger), we need to do two things:
1. Make the body create more (in the case of collagen)
2. Prevent damage from the current supply of both substances to the body
Here are my findings:
How you can you make your body create more collagen
The best way is to use a special type of honey called active Manuka honey. Manuka honey is a natural collagen booster and will naturally stimulate your body to create more collagen.
How about hyaluronic acid?
The best way to protect hyaluronic is to inhibit the activity of hyaluronidase, an enzyme that breaks down the acid in the skin.
Your best bet if you want to inhibit hyaluronidase is to use Phytessence wakame.
Phytessence wakame is a powerful antioxidant derived from Japanese seaweed. It can be eaten both dry and fresh.
The best way to enjoy the benefits of both active Manuka honey and Phytessence wakame is to use antiaging skin care products that contain both substances as active ingredients.
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Source by John Lexon
