Discover the natural elixir of youth

After a whole day at work, we suffer from back pain, our joints ache during a short walk, our bodies can no longer cope with sleeping on low-quality mattresses. We only realize the importance of our joints when they begin to wear out. A young vital person rarely thinks about how he will feel in two or three decades. Although in the past, damaged joints were exclusively a problem for seniors, nowadays they can also torment people in their thirties. We can avoid these complications thanks to a healthy lifestyle and regular exercise, but we have one more great tip for you that can help without you having to exert yourself.

The mysterious but great tip is collagen . Protein, which is the basic component of all connective tissues, skin, cartilage, vascular and intestinal walls, bones and teeth. This type of protein makes up 25-35% of all proteins in the human body. Our body can create it by itself. In a perfect state, there is a balance between its creation and destruction. If the level of collagen in the body decreases, the formation of wrinkles, increased fragility of vascular walls, slower healing of wounds, problems with joints, etc. occur. The amount of collagen is affected by the level of vitamin C. Its deficiency reduces the production of collagen, which results in bleeding gums and impaired wound healing. The production of collagen is also reduced by the increased level of the hormone cortisol, which is produced during stress, thus confirming that stress causes us wrinkles. Other factors that can significantly affect the production of collagen are increasing age, UVA and UVB radiation and inflammatory reactions in the body.

What do collagen and gelatin have in common?

Gelatin is produced by thermal processing of collagen, mostly by boiling beef and pork bones and cartilage. Such gelatin can be processed at higher temperatures using enzymes, thanks to which hydrolyzed collagen is formed. This type of collagen is used in nutritional supplements. Gelatin is considered to be partially hydrolyzed collagen, which acquires a gel-like consistency in water, and you can use this in the preparation of jellies, puddings, creams or to thicken soups. Gelatin of animal origin also contains hyaluronic acid and chondroitin, which are found in cartilage.

This is also how our Gelatína albastronarska číra was created, which is of pure animal origin (pork gelatin), moreover, it comes from Slovakia . You can enjoy all its benefits in the form ofgelatin candies , gelatin desserts , aspics , jellies , and jelly . Experts recommend mixing 1 KL of gelatin into yogurt, cream or even plain water, let it swell for a while and drink. After 7 days of regular consumption, you should feel an improvement.

Increased consumption of gelatin is recommended especially during high physical activity, during which joints are worn out. Likewise, in case of susceptibility to inflammatory joint diseases, as it strengthens bones and cartilages, reduces pain and relieves inflammation . It is not only a great support for your joints, but also for your heart. A big advantage, especially for women, are the amino acids contained in gelatin, which are involved in the formation of collagen in the skin. Gelatin has thus become a great prevention against wrinkles , it even reduces cellulite. Amino acids glycine and proline help with stress and sleep problems. At the same time, glycine improves the function of baking and accelerates its regeneration. Heat-treated food does not attract water, which can cause problems during its digestion. Gelatin helps in this, which increases the hydrophilicity of the food and thus facilitates its digestion. To improve digestion, gelatin is also used in inflammatory bowel diseases, and also for healing the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestine.

If you want to learn more about working with gelatin, see our article "7 tips for working with Liana gelatin" .