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What to eat to increase collagen production for the body? 

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Several studies have shown that foods
like amla, oranges and lemons that are 

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rich in vitamin C have the
ability to promote collagen production. 

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Vitamin C helps bind two important amino
acids, lysine and prolysin, both of 

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which are needed for collagen production. 

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2. Tofu 

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Tofu collagen mainly consists of the
amino acids lysine, lysine and proly, 

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And one of the best plant-based foods
that is high in all three of 

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these amino acids is tofu. 

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Thus, it helps
stimulate collagen production. 

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Tofu contains phenylalanine, a plant
hormone with powerful antioxidant properties. 

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It promotes collagen production and
helps block enzymes that cause skin aging. 

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3. Tomatoes 

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Tomatoes contain a healthy amount of
lycopene, an amino acid that protects 

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against harmful UV rays. 

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Exposure to sunlight damages the
collagen fibers in the skin, which in 

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turn accelerates the aging process
i.e. wrinkles and crow's feet. 

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Adding tomatoes to your diet can help
maintain collagen and youthful skin.