How To Prevent Collagen Loss Naturally

You may not be able to turn back the clock, but you can restore your body's correct collagen levels for healthy aging. Below, our team from RenewSkin Co™ explains how to prevent collagen loss in a few easy, natural ways, including incorporating liquid collagen drinks into your diet. 

Why Should You Focus on Protecting Your Collagen Levels?

Collagen is one of the main structural proteins found widely throughout your body. This fibrous structure provides connective stability for your skin, tissues, bones, ligaments, tendons, eyes, muscles, blood vessels, nails, teeth, hair, and more.

Collagen production slows down as you age. This begins with a 1% decline at age 18. By menopause, women typically experience a drop in production by 30%.

A dip in collagen levels may lead to numerous symptoms, such as:

• Brittle nails
• Weak skin elasticity
• Dull or thinning hair
• Issues with wound healing
• Digestive problems
• Increased wrinkles and fine lines
• Joint pain
• Reduced mobility

Various environmental factors can increase your risk of a collagen deficiency. For example, smoking, UV exposure, or poor diet choices can all accelerate collagen decline. Luckily, with the right choices moving forward, you can restore your body's levels. 

Natural Ways To Boost Collagen

You can naturally boost collagen for your skin and other vital tissues by making just a few diet and lifestyle changes. You don't need to schedule expensive or painful cosmetic surgery. Here's how to prevent collagen loss:

Add Collagen-Rich Foods to Your Diet

The key to boosting your collagen levels starts in the kitchen. With the right nutrients, you can give your body the building blocks for healthier collagen production. Your nutrition should focus on three main food groups: amino acids (which create protein), vitamin C, and antioxidants.

Collagen is a type of protein, so you need to consume enough amino acids for your body to create it. We recommend researching your body's recommended protein intake and ensuring you meet that goal each day. Vitamin C protects collagen and can convert amino acids into it, while antioxidants neutralize the free radicals that damage collagen over time. 

So, how can you get all of these vital elements into your diet? We recommend stocking up on the following:

• Citrus fruits (for vitamin C)
• Red veggies, like tomatoes and peppers (for antioxidant support)
• Dark leafy greens, like spinach and kale (for vitamin C)
• Lean proteins, like eggs, fish, beans, bone broth, shrimp, nuts, and chicken (for amino acids) 

For direct results, consider adding a daily supplement to your diet, like the Taut® Liquid Collagen Drink. This gives you a boost of clean, healthy protein to help you meet your nutrition goals. 

Use SPF

When researching how to prevent collagen loss, you might not be surprised to find out that experts recommend protecting your skin from the sun. The sun's UV rays generate free radicals in the skin that cause oxidative stress. This ultimately leads to collagen destruction. 

We recommend using UV protection and avoiding direct sunlight whenever possible. Use SPF daily, even when you don't plan on being in the sun, and consider wearing a hat when outside for extra protection. 

Take Supplements

Collagen supplements contain collagen peptide, typically in a powder form, to help you restore your body's levels as quickly as possible. You can take supplements as capsules, mix powder into your favorite drinks or smoothies, or add it to your morning coffee. The replenishment formula from the Taut® product line, for example, contains 13,000 mg of marine collagen peptides, allowing you to firm up your skin and strengthen your bones. 

Consider Serums or Masks

Preventing collagen loss typically requires efforts from within, though if you're most concerned about your skin, you can consider external serums and masks for more targeted results. Vitamin C or antioxidant serums typically target free radicals, which are the culprits destroying collagen in your skin. While such serums may not directly build more collagen, they can preserve your current levels, especially if you've just spent a long day in the sun. 

For example, the Taut® Collagen Mask is infused with vitamin C, ultra-low molecular collagen, and hyaluronic acid for an immediate hyrating boost. You can enjoy fast, revitalizing results that brighten your skin's complexion. Consider using one before a big event or anytime you're feeling extra drained.

Avoid Alcohol and Tobacco

We've established that free radicals are the enemy of collagen. Alcohol and tobacco can promote oxidative stress, ultimately breaking down more collagen in your body. As you're learning how to prevent collagen loss and you begin re-shaping your day with healthy nutrition, consider cutting these habits from your routine. 

Stay Hydrated and Sleep Well

Your body needs proper hydration levels to heal. With adequate water intake, your cells can regenerate and eliminate those harmful free radical toxins. Be sure to drink plenty of water every day and get a full eight hours of sleep at night to prevent unnecessary stress on your body.  

If you're not a fan of plain water, we get it. For an extra boost of collagen every day with a tasty, sweet cranberry or grape flavor, consider adding Taut® Premium Collagen Powder to your water. You can take up to two to three packets per day for sustained results. 

Prevent Collagen Decline With RenewSkin Co™

Now you know how to prevent collagen loss so you can keep your skin, nails, and hair healthy for as long as possible. Next, learn more about all the benefits of collagen to truly understand what you're gaining when you prioritize your health. 

At RenewSkin Co™, we make it easy to boost your collagen naturally by providing high-quality supplements without any harsh additives. Explore the Taut® Intense Transformation Program to take your first step toward renewed skin and stronger hair.