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Geetha Patil and Dr. Kirankumar Rathod 02/08/2024 Collagen is a type of structural protein that is naturally found in our body and makes up about 25 to 35 per cent of the whole-body protein content and over 75-80% of our skin. It is the protein in our skin responsible for firmness, plumpness, elasticity, and youthfulness and protects it by impeding the absorption of toxins and pathogens. Collagen is also found throughout the body including in the muscles and bones where it provides necessary strength. The word collagen comes from the Greek word ‘kòlla’ and the French suffix ‘-gene’ that translates to glue producing. It diminishes as we age, making it important to include certain vitamins and minerals that can help boost collagen production in the body. What factors destroy collagen? When you are young and skin is healthy, it repairs and makes new collagen regularly and keeps skin smooth, resilient, and free from fine lines. However, when our skin is exposed to factors like UV rays, smoke, pollution, erratic diet and stress that produce free radicals in the skin. These free radicals are one of the major causes for the breakdown of collagen fibers and loss of skin elasticity, thinning skin and accelerating the skin aging process. As a result, our skin starts to sag, and fine lines and wrinkles appear on the face. In the present time, numerous artificial techniques work on boosting the collagen in the skin. However these invasive techniques do not get to the root of the issue, they are temporary remedies. Nevertheless, Ayurveda’s holistic approach to aging gracefully known as “Rasayan Chiktsha†that rejuvenates skin through various natural herbs, therapies, foods, and other ingredients to boost collagen and other proteins in the skin to maintain its long- lasting beauty. Nutrients that aid the process of collagen production include zinc, vitamin C, and copper. Vitamin C helps produce pro-collagen, the body’s precursor to collagen. Therefore eat lots of fruits and vegetables that will help tighten the skin and keep you Ageless. Note: Moreover, ensure to stay away from too much sugar and refined carbohydrates, which can cause inflammation and damage collagen. 1. In Ayurveda, the Vata pacifying diet is recommended for building the Ojas (the unifying factor of all the vital essence) in the body. Here are the important components of the anti- ageing diet: a) Cow’s ghee, nuts and seeds like almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, and flax seeds are vital in building Ojas. b) Anti-inflammatory foods like turmeric, ginger and cinnamon are powerful cleaners that cleanse the blood, lymph, and liver. c) Leafy greens and rainbow- colored fruits are rich sources of cell renewing antioxidants and literally help flush toxins out of the body and enhance the complexion. What are the Homeopathic remedies that boost collagen production? --Abrotanum is recommended when skin looks more aged in spite eating well and having lot of wrinkles. This medicine tones skin by building the collagen. --Aurum muriaticum is given to aged groups with wrinkles on face. --Cal Carb is used in obese people who lose their fat to get slim and skin sags. This helps in skin toning by collagen building. --Calcarea Phos – this is useful in thin personality with all over wrinkles. It can be given in low potency. --Silica given in lower potency to boost collagen naturally --Cal Flour is a biochemical medicine that helps in strengthening the elastic fibers and bones and vascular walls. This is used as anti-aging remedy in homeopathy. --Calendula and Echinacea mother tincture can be used externally as toners on the skin every day once or twice by diluting mother tincture with one spoon of distilled water. You may also access this article through our web-site http://www.lokvani.com/ |
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