Which Foods Are Best for Boosting Collagen Production?

Post 15 asked why it cause for him/her breakouts. It's because collagen supplements are high in arginine amino acid.

So, is animal collagen bad for you then, and if they already have used the animal for meat for meals, why not get the full use out of the remains if it's healthy to be consumed, that is?

If someone is diagnosed with scleroderma, does that mean they should not eat these foods?

How does one promote or maintain a bone growth index?

Is it true that certain seaweed from Sabah contains collagen like they claimed - pure marine collagen?

will collagen supplements cause acne breakouts?

You're completely right but some products are naturally protected against stomach acids and they promote production in the body.

if you were to eat collagen instead of promoting its production in the body it'll most likely be broken down in the stomach to amino acids -- useful but with respect to collagen intake completely useless. this is why collagen production must be promoted as opposed to just eating collagen containing foods.

It looks like everything now is called collagen and this is not true because most of the products contain gelatine and it's a huge difference.

this is no lie, but i drink too much, eat unhealthy smoked a lot, and i look 10 years younger. i have stopped smoking drinking and eating unhealthy but am very depressed and i've noticed i have started to look older. for me i think it's the stress that is making me older looking.

collagen out there in vitamins, will most likely be animal product such as chicken cartilage. they are not going to state this on all collagen products but is a cartilage of an animal. E.g.: resvitale collagen enhance, for they state the capsule is vegetarian, but the collagen does not state animal, yet it is derived from chicken cartilage.

I am happy to hear that I am doing all the right things to control keratoconus, an eye condition, which involves the 200 layers of clear collagen that makes up my cornea. I have a small amount of gelatin each day plus all the leafy greens plus. At age 69 my distorted lens is crystal clear according to my eye doctor. Thanks for more info.

Wow, I grew up eating these vegetables ever since i could start chewing, and people keep mistaking me for me many years younger than what I am. I guess this is why my mother always told me to eat healthy. If it worked for me, then it will definitely work for you.

I have been a vegetarian for many years and my skin and overall health and energy levels have much improved since I became a vegetarian. People have actually asked me whether I had a face lift. The key to being a healthy vegetarian is to eat a well balanced vegetarian diet with lots of fresh, organic fruits, vegetables and nuts.

Not sure it's misleading if you read the article. Article states those foods are collagen producing, meaning promotes the production in your own body. Not that they contain collagen.

It's nice to know what I can eat to promote collagen production in my own body. Thanks.

Very misleading answer. Maybe from a member of PETA. Collagen is found only in animal products.

If you are referring to multiple vitamin and herbal supplements that contain collagen - yes, they can state whether the collagen source is vegetable or animal based. However, not all will, since there is not any firm regulation that requires that level of information. If you want to avoid any collagen products that contain animal products, look for supplements that specify a vegetable source, or at least are marked with a phrase like "no animal products". An alternative is to consume foods and take vitamins such as Vitamin C, that support healthy production of collagen in the body.

If a vitamin product contains collagen can they still state that it contains no animal products?