Sunday, November 17, 2024

WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT "COLLAGEN" ?

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Do you know what collagen is in our body?                                                            Many of us talk about collagen, but most don't know what it is I included myself in the list. So I started to investigate what "Collagen" was about, and now I want to share it with you because I think it is a vital topic to know.

In my previous article "The inevitable of aging", referring to the interesting topic of what "collagen" means in our body I had the idea to find out about it. I learned the following, and I want to share it with you because it is a very important topic for women and men who suffer from the effects of natural collagen loss.

Collagen is a protein in the body. There are different types of collagen in many parts of the body. I learned that collagen is the most abundant protein in our body, an essential component of tissues naturally (it constitutes 33% of the body's proteins), especially in our skin, bones, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage, it also forms part of the walls of the blood vessels, eye cornea, dentin, gums, the scalp; protects the muscles, vital organs and keeps body parts strong. Therefore the role that collagen plays in our body is of vital importance.    

Loss of collagen                                                                                                          As a science says, (I'm not the one saying it); from age 25 as we age, production decreases, and our collagen begin to break down; due to different causes such as our life style, pollution, and stress. For this reason, we have to help ourselves by getting collagen from other food sources to replace the natural collagen in our body, not only for the beauty of our skin, but also for the health of our muscles, bones, and joints.

What happens when we start to lose collagen?                                                                                 I learned, that when you lack collagen you start with the loss and strength of the hair, elasticity of our body, and that freshness of youth in your skin (I'm going to start crying)😭 πŸ˜°   (That's why they say, that what you do not know, does not hurt you!) 😰  Well, let's go back to our topic. πŸ˜”    

Types of Collagen                                                                                                                         Wow! There are more than 19 types of collagen😳 which are closely related, but different from each other.

The main types of collagen are: 
Type I: It is found in the bones, the cornea, the dermis, and tendons; to provide the tissues of our body with elasticity and resistance.
Type II: It is present in the cartilages, structures of embryos, and in the vitreous humor of the eye. I don't know what it is!...  The vitreous humor is a transparent, gelatinous gel found inside the eye that allows light to reach the retina, and has several functions: It provides structural support to protect the eye and helps maintain its spherical shape. The vitreous humor is a transparent gel that fills the cavity of the eye. This is called vitreous detachment.                                                                                                                Type III: It is in the muscles, veins, and skin. Acting as a support for the organs that expand and contract.                                                                                                                                                Type IV: Collagen for the skin. It is found to give support, especially on the skin. The main function of collagen for the skin is to create and maintain firmness and flexibility. The appearance of the skin, nails, and hair depends considerably on this protein. 
Type V: Present essentially in the organs and tissues inside the body providing resistance to tissues. The main function of collagen for the skin is to maintain firmness and flexibility. The appearance of the skin, nails, and hair depends considerably on this protein. 

Even though collagen production is inevitably reduced with age, some remedies that can help, "to some extent" to restore levels of this substance in the body, such as Hydrolyzed Collagen (which has gone through a hydrolysis process, which is the breakdown of certain molecules so that collagen can be absorbed by the body). πŸ˜•

Hydrolyzed Collagen is a food supplement made from animal parts such as bovine bones and fish scales. It has such small molecules that they manage to cross the walls of the intestine to the tissues. This supplement helps to compensate for some of the protein that the body itself has stopped producing.

This product is usually like collagen powder, although there are also collagen pills. But at the same time, I have to tell you, that according to good professionals' advice, this collagen powder is not advisable. In any case, it is recommended, imperative, that you consult your doctor. πŸ˜…

The secret of collagen supplements:                                                                                                  I have also learned that although the pharmaceuticals offer collagen supplements, the results are not scientifically proven, (personally, instead of ingesting chemical substances in your body, that you do not know, what it is) and... that the wrinkles are irreversible;  The-psychological effects of our age  and... that despite putting yourself all the creams, masks, and concoctions expensive or inexpensive...there is no way to escape these horrible, and terrifying wrinkles...πŸ˜…πŸ˜ 

Much, much better!!! If you are not proud with your lovely wrinkles 😚 save your money, and go to the surgeon!!! πŸ˜‚ I personally believe that although all surgery has its risks,πŸ˜‘  look for the best professional, learn about him / her, without thinking much about money πŸ’²πŸ’², so that your surgery is safe, successful, and without consequences.😑  😠 😒

Conclusion: Scientifically there is no evidence demonstrating efficacy of any product, not I say, but the scientists. πŸ’–

There are three important elements for your skin: oxygen, carbon, and hydrogen.

Yale reveals that the deeper, and more numerous the wrinkles of women after menopause, the more fragile their bones are.

How to avoid wrinkles naturally way?                                                                                           Face care: Routine cleaning. Do not smoke. Do not expose yourself to the sun for many hours, even if you use sunscreen. Eat fish. Vitamin C. Vitamin B. Magnesium. I take those vitamins.  Please always consult with your primary care physician before taking any medications, vitamins, or supplements.

                   Sleep well, try to sleep like a mummy, face up, hahahahaha!! 😁😁 It is not a joke! my children sleep like this, and they do not have wrinkles, I have tried really hard...but...I can't do it! 😁 I return like those stubborn dolls, I always return to my natural position!!!. 😁 The worst thing for the skin is sleeping on your side because you press, and squeeze your skin, when you're sleeping only on one side for eight hours, logically we fill with wrinkles, and also depending on the genetic inheritance. Look carefully at any person, and you will realize which side is sleeping, and if you ask him/her... they will tell you the side you thought.

Regarding supplements, scientists say that most do not prevent chronic diseases or death, and their use is not justified and should be avoided.  Unless your doctor recommends it, it is preferable to do a complete blood test to know what vitamins your body needs.

What do scientists think about collagen supplements?                              Some studies suggest that collagen supplements can improve the appearance of the skin. However, other medical specialists believe there is not enough scientific evidence to support their use.

I believe that all medicines must show their effectiveness before being commercialized, to prevent unscrupulous scientists, without moral and greedy, from lending themselves to the service of multinational pharmaceutical companies, both national and international, continue abusing, deceiving us deliberately with promises of properties wonderful medicines, vitamins, creams, elixirs, mixtures, with radio and television ads, saying and ensuring that their products prevent all types of cancer, creams with wonderful properties and prodigious results that eliminate wrinkles, overnight, deceiving us disgustingly without any professional ethics.

They present the product as salvation,  but almost at the end of the publicity they inform you, that you must be very careful because they can cause cancer, you are going to lose the kidneys, the liver, etc., sometimes without any scientific study, hiding important information between the use of the drug, the side effect, health risk, and probably death to hundreds of thousands of its citizens and our pockets, without being able to access the claim, since it is already warning of future consequences

That's why we see that human life has no value.                                                                  We must defend our rights and oblige the health authorities to defend the rights of citizens to be aware of these facts; before the pharmaceutical corporations, we have to receive truthful, sincere information that prohibits all kinds of publicity and legalized scam endangering our health, it is clear that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is also responsible. Anyway, any decision you make is always fundamental to consult with your doctor. 

I was wondering if we could get a collagen test. I'll tell you YES!!! I'm going to get this test...and You???

What test measures collagen?                                                                  It is a laboratory test, it is called a "Prealbumin blood test" It measures the levels of prealbumin in the blood. This protein is made in the liver, helps transport thyroid hormones, and vitamin A through the bloodstream, and helps control the way the body uses energy.

Tip: It is not a joke! Try to sleep like a mummy, face up, πŸ˜ͺ πŸ˜‡πŸ˜† !!!! my mom slept like that, I do not know if the way of sleeping will be hereditary, but I can not, my children do! πŸ˜›

Advise: There is credible scientific information about "collagen" on the internet.  

Reflection: Do not use revenge, bad deeds to others are a boomerang, JUST wait seated, that their own attitude is reversed, no doubt about it!!! Tomorrow life will force them... to look into your eyes.  

            I hope you have been interested in my article, and that it is useful for you. Until the next time when we'll "get together online".  

 P.S. Dear reader, don't miss the second part of how: “How you can recover your lost collagen” It is impossible to stop collagen lossπŸ˜•, but the good news is that you can help stimulate its production with a protein-rich diet πŸ˜‰, (very difficult for me!!!)  avoid sugar consumption to stay healthyπŸƒ.                    

        The best of luck in your day!... you build your luck!!!                                   

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