Best collagen during pregnancy? Which one to take?

For many women, pregnancy is the most beautiful time in their lives, but it is also physically extremely demanding. The female body gives the baby all the nutrients and substances necessary for its development, it has to overcome hormonal and physiological changes. Therefore, the future mother should pay attention to a healthy diet and take enough vitamins and minerals. And not only for yourself, but also for the sake of the baby. Pregnant women often wonder if they can take collagen and, if so, which collagen is suitable.

Collagen is found in skin and cartilage, in teeth, basement membranes and corneas. Its importance for the body is so very great. The body creates enough collagen by itself until a certain age, after which it is necessary to get it from external sources - from food (poultry, beef and pork, broths and aspics, fatty fish - salmon and tuna, eggs, nuts and seeds, berries, citrus, paprika and leafy vegetables support the formation of natural collagen) or nutritional supplements. The body can already feel its deficiency around the age of thirty, after the age of sixty its decline is most pronounced. Pregnant women can also lack collagen, especially those who decide to have a baby at an older age. Deteriorated skin condition, varicose veins, spine and musculoskeletal pain, brittle nails and hair loss, dental problems, stretch marks - collagen can help with all of this. Despite the proven effect of collagen on the skin and musculoskeletal system, there are no studies involving the intake of collagen by pregnant women.

Collagen is a water-soluble protein that belongs to the basic building blocks of tissues. Therefore, it should not be inherently harmful. The best choice is collagen in its pure form without additives. You can choose from beef, pork or marine collagen, which is considered the best because it is the most similar to human collagen. Since not enough studies have been done, collagen supplements will come across with a warning that they are not suitable for pregnant women or that you should first consult a doctor before using them. Therefore, despite all its beneficial effects, you must evaluate yourself whether you want to use collagen or not.

Several mothers revealed in the discussions that the use of Colafit and Inca Collagen proved successful for them, but they are recommended to consult their doctor before using collagen. Few mothers do not recommend it, at least in the 1st trimester, and even later he suggests asking a gynecologist for advice.

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