Collagen is abundant in animal products since it’s part of an animal’s connective tissues. Some plants contain collagen, as well.
- BONE BROTH
One of the richest sources of collagen protein is bone broth.🍵
Typically, bone broth is made by taking—well, bones—and cooking them in water for several hours. In doing so, nutrients including glycine and collagen are extracted from the bones.
You can use bone broth in place of standard broth in soups and stews to boost the nutrient content. You can also enjoy it solo, sipped as a hot beverage.
- EGGS
Eggs are high in protein as most of you probably know. 🍳🥚 However, what you may not know is that egg whites are particularly high in the amino acids glycine and proline, both of which are necessary to create collagen in the body.
Consuming eggs regularly can provide your body with the building blocks of collagen.
- MEAT
Meats(especially red meats including beef, pork, and lamb) are among the best high-collagen foods.🐷🐑🐄
These animals have lots of connective tissue that requires collagen for the same reason humans have it: It helps them move their muscles properly.
Including these meats that are high in collagen in your diet can help improve your collagen.
- FISH
Like other animal products, fish has connective tissues and bones that contain collagen.🐠🐟
Marine collagen peptides (MCPs) come from fish skin and scales. Research shows that fish collagen has similar benefits to beef collagen in terms of its pro-aging benefits. Interestingly, some sources say that collagen from fish absorbs better than that from meat.
Those who are eco-conscious may also be pleased to know that this type of collagen may be better for the environment, as well. That’s because using fish skin and scales to produce marine collagen can reduce waste and pollution.
- SPIRULINA
A less commonly consumed source of gelatin is the algae spirulina.🌱🍃
It’s a good source of plant-based protein, which means it also contains amino acids. Which amino acids, you ask? You guessed it: Glycine and proline, which (as we learned above) make up collagen.
