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X BENEFITS OF USING COLLAGEN TO STRENGTHEN YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM

March 18, 2020

Many people don’t give enough consideration to the role their immune system plays in their health. This could be because it doesn’t seem as urgent a concern as other issues, such as being overweight or having an acne breakout. That is, until their immune system weakens and they come down with a nasty cold or the flu. However, even if you were cognizant of the role your immune system plays in your daily health, you probably have not considered ways that you can boost your immune system yet.

The Role Of Collagen In Boosting Your Immune System

One way you can improve the way your immune system works is by taking collagen. Collagen is a substance that is used by many of your bodily systems, such as your skin, bones, connective tissues, hair, teeth and nails. Most of your bodily systems use the “Type 1” collagen which is the toughest kind of collagen, and thus, possibly the most important type of all. Your immune system is also dependent on the presence of collagen to function well.

Let us now examine how you stand to benefit if you rely on collagen to improve your immune system.

Collagen Helps Heal Your Defective Digestive System

Around 70% of your immune system processes occur within your intestines - that is commonly just called “your gut” in layman’s terms. For some people, digestion can be a problem, so there are corresponding effects on your immune system when this happens. If you take collagen supplements, you will be addressing your digestive problems directly from the inside out. This means you will derive immunity benefits if you simply supplement your diet with collagen. You may want to see if marine collagen helps immunity in your case.

Collagen Can Address Effects Of Autoimmune Disorders

An autoimmune disorder is characterized by your immune system suddenly attacking your bodily systems because it perceives those systems to be “invaders” or enemies. So instead of your immune system attacking certified enemies of the human body, such as bacteria or viruses, it attacks you. This makes you weak and in some cases vulnerable - this is when medical science describes your symptoms as signs of an “autoimmune disorder”.

One source claims that autoimmune disorders occur because of chronic inflammation due to leaky gut, or impaired intestines. The leaky gut itself is characterized by “holes” within the walls of the intestines that allow particles such as toxins, bits of food, and even infections to “leak” into your bloodstream. This results in inflammation. When the inflammation continues for some time, the immune system then kicks in and “attacks” the source of the inflammation of the bloodstream. So you come down with an autoimmune disorder, meaning it is your own immune system that is attacking you.

Collagen Taken Orally May Minimize Inflammation

Another source indicated that the collagen that is consumed by mouth does have the potential to reduce molecules that are believed to be linked to inflammation and disease. Since autoimmune disorders may result from prolonged inflammation, this implies that collagen can indeed address autoimmune disorders.

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Sources Of Collagen Supplements

If you do indeed need collagen, you may be surprised to know that it is quite easy to get extra supplies of collagen through your diet. Try eating the following to get extra collagen supply:

●      Garlic

●      Avocados

●      Pumpkin seeds

●      Cabbage

●      Tomatoes

●      Berries

●      Eggs

●      Citrus

●      Leafy green vegetables

Bone broth is also said to be a good source of collagen, as stated by some sources. Even while snacking, be mindful about opting for healthy choices that will sustain your immunity.

You may also try to use a refrigerated and liquid form of collagen, or you can try mixing a collagen powder supplement with cold water instead. Either way, the collagen will make it into your digestive system and work from the inside out which is good for people who have digestive issues.

If you have allergies, make sure to be careful where you source your collagen from. Some common allergens are:

●      Seafood (such as fish, shellfish or shrimp)

●      Eggs

Conclusion

The best way to use collagen supplementation is to do it religiously. If you prefer to drink your collagen supplement in the morning, then do it every day at around that time. This will help you to keep track of when you take the collagen, so you can monitor its effects closely. One source says that you need to give your body a stable supply of collagen so that you optimize the benefits. It will also help to keep a journal to keep track of symptoms that you are attempting to treat with collagen supplementation. Take note of the effects of the supplements on your symptoms, so that it will become clear to you whether the collagen is doing what it’s supposed to do, or not.

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