1 Mineral to Boost Collagen,
Collagen is the structural protein that keeps everything in
the body held together by giving it a strong framework. It’s a mesh that makes
up 25-35% of the proteins in your body. As we age, our bodies make less
collagen which causes sagging skin, wrinkles, weak joints, fragile bones and
thinning hair.
1 Mineral to Boost Collagen
Fortunately, there are natural ways that you can boost
collagen production to stay looking young and healthy. One of the most important
minerals that is needed by your body to build and maintain collagen is copper, and
that's exactly what we will talk about in today's article Just a quick
reminder, this article is for educational purposes only.
What is Copper
Copper is a trace mineral that the body needs in very tiny
amounts (around 900mcg per day) It's extremely important as it helps to
activate enzymes in the body that make collagen, It's also involved with making
elastin, a protein that makes your collagen and skin elastic and less likely to
sag and become wrinkled.
One of the main ways that it does this, is by helping to
build healthy red blood cells and strengthening the blood vessels. This allows
oxygen and nutrients to circulate through your body, in order to build collagen
that keeps your joints strong and healthy, your skin young looking, smooth and
elastic, producing melanin, the pigment that protects your skin from sunlight
(UV damage) And also building neurotransmitters so that your body can send
signals through your nervous system.
Copper is also part of the natural Vitamin C complex found
in fruits and vegetables, which helps to protect the body and skin against oxidative
damage as you get older.
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Signs of A Copper Deficiency
People who do not consume enough copper will find that the
framework of their bodies becomes weaker and starts breaking down. Those with a
severe copper deficiency often develop a condition called swayback (lordosis). The
spine curves too far inward at the lower part of your back, causing pain and
mobility problems.
Without enough copper the skin starts to age and sag at a
faster rate, the hair can begin greying prematurely and at a younger age,
because the enzyme form of copper (tyrosinase) is needed to build melanin
pigments for your hair. You may begin developing varicose veins as the collagen
in your veins loses its elasticity and blood starts to flow in the wrong
direction.
Low copper can make you feel weak, tired and anemic, as its
needed to help your intestines absorb iron in order to build heme and hemoglobin
for your blood.
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Causes of Copper Deficiency
so, what causes a copper deficiency Many of the soils that
we grow our food in are depleted of copper, meaning that we don’t get enough in
our diets. Another cause is having digestive problem like acid reflux,
indigestion and GERD, which means that you can't absorb minerals properly.
Taking high doses of zinc supplements or ascorbic acid can
also deplete your copper reserves, because these have to be in equal balance in
the body. Ascorbic acid tablets are labelled as "Vitamin C", but they
are in fact only a small portion of the REAL Vitamin C complex.
Real Vitamin C contains bioflavonoids, copper (tyrosinase)
and other ingredients which can only be obtained by eating real fruits,
vegetables and whole food powders. Finally, drinking too much alcohol, or
eating too many refined foods depletes your copper reserves, as your body uses
it to fight against oxidation from these junk foods.
How to Boost Collagen with Copper?
Now let's take a look at how to boost collagen with copper
1. Start consuming foods that are rich in copper on a
daily basis including shellfish, organ meats, pecans, shitake mushrooms, sesame
seeds, spirulina, almonds, kale and swiss chard. These foods also contain other
minerals and vitamins that work with copper to boost collagen synthesis in your
body.
2. To strengthen your stomach, start consuming 1 tablespoon
of apple cider vinegar mixed in a glass of water before each meal. This helps
to bring the Ph. Of your stomach back to a normal level of acidity, (1-3)
helping you break down and absorb minerals like copper and iron.
3. Eat natural foods that are high in polyphenols and
antioxidants like berries, lemons, cabbage and sugar free dark chocolate. These
provide additional phytonutrients which activate copper in body in order to
boost collagen and fight the effects of aging.
4. If you are taking any supplements which contain zinc,
make sure that you are also taking a full complex of trace minerals. Too much
of one mineral and not another offsets the balance of minerals needed by your
body.
5. Cut back on sugary and flour-based foods like bread,
soda, biscuits, pastries, pasta etc. These refined foods, especially grains
block the absorption of copper and minerals as they contain phytates.
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Anti-Aging Drink to Boost Collagen
Now I'd like to share with you a powerful collagen boosting,
anti-aging drink that you can use on a daily basis to support youthful skin,
strong joints, teeth, bones, hair etc.
Take 1 cup of blackberries/blueberries
1 Tablespoons of raw lemon juice
1 and 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or coconut milk)
1/4 cup almond butter 2 teaspoons of natural sweetener
(erythritol/xylitol or liquid stevia)
Add all of these ingredients to a blender and process. This
drink is loaded with antioxidants, trace minerals, copper and enzymes that help
your body build collagen. If you wish, you can also add a scoop of collagen peptides
powder, or bone broth powder to provide your body rawer materials (amino acids)
that can be used to produce collagen proteins.
When it comes to anti-aging and keeping the body strong with
age, there are actually 8 important vitamins and minerals involved.
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