FOODS THAT COULD CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR COLLAGEN NEEDS

Collagen forms the framework that keeps skin supple and connective tissue resilient.

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It's the most abundant protein in the human body, yet its production gradually declines with age. Diet cannot fully replace what the body loses, but it can provide the building blocks that keep the process going. Foods that naturally contain collagen—mainly from animal sources—can supplement those reserves, while ingredients rich in vitamin C, zinc, copper and specific amino acids help the body produce it more efficiently. Paying attention to both types can make a small but measurable difference in how well collagen is maintained over time.

BONE BROTH AND CONNECTIVE-TISSUE CUTS

Slow-simmered broths remain one of the most direct dietary sources of collagen. When bones, skin and cartilage cook over several hours, their collagen and gelatine dissolve into the liquid, creating a protein-rich base. Beef, chicken and fish bones all work, though chicken feet and marrow bones contain the highest amounts.