Collagen, healthy gut and microbiome
Hair, nails and skin: probably the first associations that come to mind when talking about the positive effects of collagen. And they are, of course, correct. However, the protein collagen also plays a vital role in other aspects of our health, including our intestinal processes.
Don't forget about a healthy gut
The gut has long been an unjustly neglected part of our health. It is a sensitive and perhaps even taboo subject in our environment. It is no coincidence that colorectal cancer is extremely common in the Czech Republic, with around 8,200 people diagnosed each year.
It is therefore welcome that in recent years there has been widespread awareness and talk about the gut microbiome. The book Healthy Gut is even one of the bestsellers in its category.
The gut microbiome is the bacterial universe in our body. Its balance is essential not only for good digestion, but also for immunity, long-term health and overall psychological well-being. A healthy gut can be the key to lifestyle changes, as it is also responsible for better emotional management, a greater sex drive, more restful sleep and appetite, and ultimately our weight.
How to have a healthy gut?
- Mental well-being
- Healthy diet
- Cooked vegetables
- Fish
- Brews
- Chia seeds
- Reese
- Sour cabbage
- Minimum refined sugar (breaks down collagen and leads to fat accumulation and high cholesterol levels) and dairy (replace with a plant-based option)
- Dietary supplements
Why collagen?
Without our controlling it, collagen production in the human body naturally declines after the age of thirty-five. Deficiencies in collagen can soon become apparent: sallow skin, joint and muscle pain, bleeding gums, stretch marks, cellulite, wrinkles and leaky gut. Dietary supplements are a way to alleviate the effects of collagen deficiency.
Collagen contains three important amino acids:
- Glycine
- Glutamine
- Proline
They help rebuild the connective tissue that lines the digestive tract. They prevent the intestines from becoming permeable and food and bacteria from escaping into the body, where infection could then spread and inflammation could occur.
If you want to give your gut the best, look for the type of collagen when you shop. Fish (marine) collagen is the ideal choice. It comes from the wild and, compared to pork or beef, the risk of contamination with hormones or antibiotics is minimal.
Summary
A healthy gut is essential to a person's long-term health and mental well-being. In addition to an adapted diet and eliminating stressful situations, gut balance and natural digestive function can be supported by taking fish collagen.
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