so much more.” She also recommends sulfur-rich foods like eggs, broccoli, onions, garlic and cauliflower, as well as shellfish and red meat in moderation for copper. “Copper activates the enzyme that is critical in producing collagen,” she explains. Also important, according to Petrucci,
is vitamin C: “If you’re depleted of vitamin C, your body won’t make any collagen. Experiment with broccoli, kiwi, tomatoes and various citrus fruits. Bioflavonoids also improve the ability of vitamin C to be absorbed and utilized.” Schoenfeld recommends chicken,
including the skin; omega-3-rich fish with edible bones, such as sardines and canned salmon; and proline-rich, aged cheeses and yogurt. “Gelatin is also a fantastic way for the whole family to enjoy collagen and can be added to foods high in water like soups, stews, hot cereals, as can bone broth and collagen powders,” she says.
Supplements A 2019 review of 11 studies published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology found that oral collagen hydrolysate or tripep- tide at dosages ranging from 2.5 grams to 10 grams a day increased “skin elasticity, hydration and dermal collagen density” and showed promise for wound healing and skin aging. Aloe vera, ginseng, ber- ries, garlic, hyuralonic acid and red light therapy also boost collagen production, according to osteopathic physician and author Joseph Mercola. For vegans, British homeopath
Melissa Foreman recommends homeo- pathically-based minerals known as tissue salts at low potency, “which offer the benefits of meat-derived collagen and bone broth without having to ingest a meat product.” She personally relies on a combination of Nat phos, Calc phos and Kali sulph to promote new skin cells and improve the skin cell matrix. “Tese rem- edies are totally animal-free,” she says. “You can produce a supplement similar to collagen powder and it has the same health benefits of bone broth.”
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Homeopathic Collagen-Boosters recommends the following tissue salts:
omeopathic physician Melissa Foreman, of Brighton, England,
Calc phos for strengthening bones and easing stiff joints, is particularly recom- mended for active people, aging athletes and menopausal women. It supports growth, builds cells, supports teeth and nail strength, and helps ease irritable bowel syndrome.
Calc fluor promotes elasticity and flexibility. It’s essential for tendon and bone health; soſtens, strengthens and tones the skin; and helps when the diges- tive organs have lost their elasticity and become compromised.
Silica is found in hair, nails and bones. It decreases inflammation, eases painful
joints, supports and strengthens nails, encourages new hair growth and improves the length and quality of eyelashes.
Nat Mur brings moisture to the skin and regulates the moisture content of every cell in the body. It promotes hydrochloric acid, helping to prevent heartburn, bloating, colic and flatulence.
Nat phos is known as the antacid of the biochemical world and like collagen, can protect the gut by neutralizing acids.
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