Your skin is kept tight, firm, and youthful thanks to an element in the body called collagen. Collagen is found in the human body, specifically in the skin and connective tissues. It also makes up about 30% of the body’s protein. Patients who are dealing with thin, crepey, aging skin may be worried that they are not doing enough to maintain their youthful appearance. They may visit a plastic surgeon’s office to discuss the benefits of aesthetic procedures. However, for many patients with the early signs of aging from natural collagen loss, eating collagen-rich foods and considering collagen supplements may be enough to restore one’s healthy skin.
Some of the more common food sources known to provide the human body with more collagen include:
Additionally, many patients will want to ask about collagen supplements that can be taken daily to help boost collagen levels in the body and thicken and firm the skin.
In addition to helping with the appearance of the skin, collagen-rich foods can also help with a host of other issues, including:
If you have changed your nutritional needs and still have not seen an improvement in your skin’s health and appearance, it might be time to talk to a cosmetic surgeon about solutions for addressing aging skin. This may include cosmetic injectables or facial lift surgeries to restore one’s more youthful look.
Speak to Dr. Kimberly Carpin and her team in Webster, TX to find out more about collagen-boosting foods and supplements to consider for healthier skin and to maintain a more youthful appearance. The office is located at 300 E Medical Center Blvd and accepts new and returning patients who call 281-506-0302 for an appointment.
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