Introduction:
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body. it is the protein used to synthesize connective tissue. it is the major protein which makes up the bones, skin, muscles tendons and cartilage.
Physical injury and collagen synthesis:
before understanding how our body synthesizes collagen let's talk about guarding behaviour which when you read will blow your mind.
Guarding behaviour:
our body has this wonderful mechanism of protecting ourselves, we call it guarding behaviour, guarding behaviour in the sense, that when any part of the body is injured the muscles surrounding the part stiffen so that there is natural splinting, so with that natural splinting the bodyguards the injured part so that there is no further injury and there is time for healing without any disturbance- wonderful isn't it.
Collagen synthesis:
Our body contains these living cell factories which produce collagen namely fibroblasts, alongside osteoblasts and chondrocytes. In the brain only the basement membrane of the vasculature contains collagen type IV.
Activities that can increase collagen:
Sleep: as per the research, a full grown adult needs 8 hrs of sleep for his body to repair on the cellular level, as they say, the common phrase 'catching a beauty sleep' becomes necessary to maintain youth and vitality.
Physical exercise: Physical exercise activates all the cells in the body resulting in the production of collagen.
Facial exercise: There are certain face exercises which stimulate blood flow and collagen production.
Chicken feet broth: Chicken feet are rich in collagen, extract all the collagen by boiling chicken feet with turmeric and other healthy spices, simmer until you see healthy fat in the soup that indicates collagen.
Gua-sha exercise:
This is an ancient Chinese practice of using a quartz stone to drain all the extra lymph from your face, with repeated usage they say that it can also reduce face fat and define your facial features like prominent jawline and cheek bones.
Collagen and anti-ageing:
Many studies prove that stimulating collagen production retards ageing, collagen is required for cell rejenuation which gives you the fresh and glowing look.
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