Collagen on a Vegan Diet | What You Need To Know!

Today I answer a few common questions I get about collagen on a plant based diet and share with you how to improve your own collagen production. Should we supplement? Do any plants contain it? What foods boost our production?

Let me know your thoughts below! Are there any collagen boosting foods I forgot? Have you ever tried any collagen supplements? Did they do anything?

Thanks for watching.

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Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:13 - Do we need to supplement collagen?
3:03 - How do we make (synthesize) collagen?
3:54 - What nutrients/foods help build collagen?
6:28 - Lifestyle factors for healthy skin/collagen.

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WHO AM I?
I'm Derek Simnett, a Certified Nutritional Practitioner.
I love calisthenics and making good food!

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[veer]

I appreciate the message at then end. I feel like so many people are obsessed with how to not age they forget to live. Not all individuals have the opportunity to live a long enough to age. Aging in itself is a privilege society take for granted.

[waynebody]

At the supermarket today, looking at the hemp hearts section, a guy randomly asked is is worth eating them, answer was of course as well as flax and chia seens. Ended up talking for a good half hour about the benefits of a WFPB diet. His eyes were wide open and very keen to learn more. Was able to share a lot about what I had leant from watching your channel. I told him to go watch more of your channel. Thanks Derek for all the hard work and great information, really appreciate it !!!

[daw]

He said my skin will age and it might sag but I'm still

[helenlucka]

I've realized that I usually eating all the collagen boosting foods without even thinking about it

[alyciamarriott]

Since going vegan a few years ago I feel I actually look younger than before. I've even had non vegan family members tell me I'm looking better with age (of course they won't believe it's my diet that does it) you absolutely don't need all those crazy supplements and serums just a good balance of whole plant foods in your diet works wonders!

[krisp.]

You are absolutely right, Derek. I am a 61 years old girl, and lived life shows itself with some wrinkles and sagging skin, but I am fine with it, because I consider myself still as beautiful and so pleased with my WFPB eating. Real beauty comes from a happy inside. Best wishes from Hamburg/Germany 😊

[EvenSoItIsWell]

Sees “Collagen” and smashes the play button! Having hit ‘that time of life’ as a girl I am all about preserving collagen. Thanks for the video Derek!

[nickih]

Pumpkin seeds are the best! Mushrooms are so versatile, I eat them every day. Sprouted mung beans are my new favourite thing.

[jenniferbassfirstchannel]

Yep eat fruit and vegetables and some beans etc! variety!
I’m 35! And get told I look like I’m 18 to 21 years old! I just say I drink a lot of water 💧 and eat a lot of fruit and vegetables and some beans and a lot of green tea! I agree with you simmet!

[FunkyyB]

Whoa, i've almost went and bought the stuff to make bone broth today to heal my gut but didnt. Then you go and make this video...what a blessing!

[tjgrafiks]

the best time to get sun exposure is early morning 7-10 and evening 5-7 depending on when it rises and sets

[shadowthatmoves]

Having worked in a natural health foods store for the last 6 years I've seen a huge increase in the number of supplements and food products containing collagen (oatmeal with added collagen...no thanks) as well as the number of people willing to spend extra money on said supplements and specialty foods. Its great to hear that all the foods I've been eating every day since transitioning to a plant based lifestyle 5 years ago have been helping my body naturally produce collagen this whole time. Plants for the win! Thanks for another great informational video Derek!

[burntpaperhearts]

I'm so glad you made this video! A coworker initiated a heated argument about collagen after I told him I was vegan.

[JazzedatHome]

Thanks for making this! I think it's also important to note that the sulfur found in things like onions, garlic, and cruciferous vegetables is really important for collagen production and joint protection, as well.

[VeganWellnessTribe]

That part at the end was really important. We are all beautiful ❤️

[thecrazypotts]

I'm glad you made this bc so many promoting GRoSS collagen!!!

[nyght]

This was awesome to see! I have a genetic-disorder where I don't make Collagen properly. It leads to joint pain. So much so, I was on a prescription drug that I had to take 4 times a day to help prevent those pain signals. A couple years ago (thanks to my daughter on a high school dare to follow a plant-based diet and me being a supportive father). I ultimately learned I was not getting the nutrition I needed by leaving plants out of my diet. Over time, plants won out and I am no longer on the prescription drug. I still have pain issues but not to the point I need prescription medicine. In fact, I take less OTC drugs now for pain then before I needed the prescription drug. I just need the foods you mentioned in this video.

[birgit.sowhat]

you are so sweet, thank you for your kind message at the end  😁 ❤️ 🥦

[juandiegovillacis]

It's amazing how this and many other nutritional concerns are easily covered with Dr Greger's daily dozen.

[katiehemstreet]

Yes I'm eating all those things! Although I think it's worth mentioning that vitamin C isn't very heat tolerant so eating some of your fruits and veggies raw is important. Mango is also a GREAT source of vitamin C.