“Collagen is the most important protein in our body for healthy skin, joints and tendons. Many people think they can just eat collagen-rich foods like horseradish, xolodes or bone broth to replenish their reserves. But this idea is wrong.”
Oku.AzAccording to information provided by Gazeta.ru with reference to Gazeta.ru, this was stated by Russian biologist, doctor of integrative orthomolecular medicine and nutrigeneticist Andrei Zolotaryov.
According to him, it is extremely difficult for the body to digest a large molecule of animal collagen.
“In the process of evolution, the human gastrointestinal tract has lost many of the enzymes needed to break down animal collagen. In addition, during the cooking process, the collagen molecule is broken down into particles that cannot be fully absorbed by the body. In order for collagen to effectively enter the connective tissue and then be absorbed, it is hydrolyzed and broken down into peptides (converted into short protein chains). This process is impossible at home and requires industrial processing,” the expert said.
According to the doctor, skin collagen renewal occurs in 3-4 months, so it is important to take hydrolyzed collagen on an empty stomach for at least three months.
“Only this approach will ensure effective absorption of peptides and restoration of collagen reserves in the body,” the expert added.
He stressed that although food made from animal bones, ears and tails is an excellent source of protein, it cannot provide the body with the necessary amount of collagen. To achieve this goal, it is necessary to use hydrolyzed collagen supplements and follow the recommendations for its intake.
