What is elastin?
Elastin, like collagen, is a protein that is part of the connective tissue of the human body. It is part of the skin structure and its function is to provide elasticity to the skin, tendons, ligaments and arteries.
In other words, elastin ensures that the skin returns to its place after any effort, thus preventing breakage or elongation.
Collagen and elastin are the two organic compounds we want in abundance so that our skin does not sag and show signs of aging.
Up to a certain age, elastin regenerates itself, with physical exercise and healthy diet helping. However, over the years, the production of this protein decreasestherefore, it is advisable to help the organism externally to slow down the aging process.
Elastin to strengthen the skin
Providing elastin to the body helps to keep the skin firm. Aesthetic treatments, such as radiofrequency, can be used for this purpose and cosmetics in the form of serums or lotions, which help to restore skin elasticity, reduce wrinkles and prevent expression lines.
Foods with elastin
The best way to obtain elastin is naturally, through food. Especially important are foods containing vitamin C, such as strawberries and oranges, foods rich in vitamin A such as carrots, dairy products, fish and beef, pork and poultry.
- Vitamin C: citrus, red fruits and tropical fruits are rich in vitamin C and also contain antioxidants. Fruits such as oranges, grapefruit and kiwifruit contain vitamin C.
- Meats: the major source of elastin of animal origin that we can find is red beef and pork,
- Fish: tuna and salmon are the two fish with the highest amount of elastin.
- Eggs: Eggs have large amounts of proline, one of the amino acids necessary for the production of collagen and elastin.
