Nutritionist lists main causes of collagen loss
Already after 20–25 years, a person begins to lose about 1 percent of this protein annually.
As a result, this has a negative effect on the skin. Wrinkles appear, elasticity is lost, and other signs of aging appear on the face.
Nutritionist Olga Andreychuk spoke about this during an interview for the publication “ Moscow 24 ”.
Bad habits also affect collagen levels.
Therefore, if you want to stay young for a long time, it is better to give up cigarettes and alcohol. Lack of sleep and high stress levels also destroy protein.
As the specialist noted, collagen levels can decrease due to poor nutrition, when there is a lot of sugar and fatty foods.
As a result, there are few useful elements with food, a person loses vitamin C, which is needed for collagen synthesis. The deficiency negatively affects the condition of the skin, hair and nails.
The sun is another enemy.
Ultraviolet rays destroy collagen fibers, so you should not stay in the sun for a long time without protection.
