Everything you need to know about Collagen

What is our first impression when we heard about Collagen? 96

It's good for skin!
It's preventing wrinkles
It's gives elasticity to skin!!!
etc etc etc

Does collagen only works for skin?? NO, the scope is much larger. Total there are 28 types of collagen. Here are the 5 main types

Collagen is indeed very important, However, according to research, our body stops producing collagen at the age of 25, some even earlier.

What happens when our body doesn't have enough of collagen?

Definitely, without collagen it affects our skin greatly. Besides, it affects other parts of body as well

Other issues will start to surface:

- Such as joint issue, osteoarthritis, whereby collagen type II is needed to glue the joints
- Calcium and osteoporosis, whereby we need collagen to lock the calcium
 - internal organ sagging, as there's no collagen to support internal organ
- Hair loss due to unhealthy scalp
- spreading of cancer cells, given that collagen is needed to prevent the metastasis
- Stroke, given that we need collagen to strengthen the blood vessels, and make it to be more elastic
- Transparency of our eyes

Given that collagen is so important, market are flooded with collagen supplements

Can collagen be replaced in the body? Let find out from this article (You can zoom in to read up more)

In Summary, Can we take animal's blood or organs to replace into our body?

If we can't, then how can we replace animal's collagen such as fish collagen and pig collagen in our body? 

How do we know if a collagen product is belongs to replacement therapy?

Make a guess, what is the collagen source of these collagen products?

Yes, both are replacement from Marine Collagen (Fish, or other types of marine creature)

How to Self Produce Collagen?

By Taking food with high antioxidants, and high phytochemicals, our cells will become younger.
When our cells are younger, we can self produce collagen automatically.

With that, our body knows where our body need to have collagen, and it will produce collagen at the necessary area.

Oxyginberry vs Collagen Products

In recent years, collagen products have been actively linked to the topic of ANTI-AGING. Many beauty companies have introduced a wide range of collagen products for those wishing to stay young, have smooth skin etc. The response and feedback from most collagen users, however, is that collagen only gives short term results. Once stopped, skin rapidly returns to its previous condition within a few weeks. The reason for this is collagen breaks down easily, especially under direct sunlight. This is why constant supplementation is necessary. 

Is it wise to spend money for such short-term results when a long term investment is needed?

Collagen is not well absorbed into the body when taken orally as it has been proven clinically that the body is incapable of absorbing direct intake of Collagen. One way to get around that is to take it by the vein (intravenous). Are you prepared to do that- inject yourself daily?

Synthetic collagen marketers want you to believe that there is no difference between naturally occurring collagen and synthetic because the synthetic are easier to produce and thus carry a much higher profit margin. It is that simple. It is the triumph of profits over health and most consumers including doctors have unknowingly bought into that value system.

Your education of the supplement industry up until now. You have been told that majority of supplements are nature's own ingredients. But the sad truth is that in the case of commercially mass produced collagen, they are synthetic hormone or animal placenta. Most collagen will be destroyed during our digestion process.

Your supplement manufacturers maintain that this type of synthetic collagen is identical and just as effective as the naturally occurring collagen produces in our body . They are not.

Scientists have never successfully created an orange from scratch in a laboratory!

Likewise, neither can scientist create synthetic nutrients that exactly duplicate or replace naturally occurring collagen we need in our body.

Oxyginberry is perfect for anyone who:

·      Wants to take a pro-active step to maintain good health, beauty and longevity

·       Is looking for the ultimate antioxidant protection for the immune system to stay young and healthy

·      Work or study, is the perfect solution to help improve concentration and boost memory

·      Wishes to detoxify the body from the harmful effects from pollutants, smoke, alcohol, caffeine and drugs

·      Desires a deep state of rest during sleep and increased energy and vitality

·      Is serious about protecting their skin and improving its appearance; to diminish signs of aging by reducing fine lines and wrinkles

·      May be exposed to an increased amount of free radicals, i.e. those who live in urban areas, smoke or work around chemicals, exercise frequently, eat a diet of processed foods, or has been or is still frequently exposed to sunlight.

Read up how my friends are benefited from Oxyginberry (OB), which is helping our body to self produce collagen.

How OB helps in Skin and improves bowel movement 

Helping in more firming up of internal organs including breast :)

Skin to be fairer and better complexion

And improvement in joints

Sharing by a teamates, on hair growth for an elderly friend who is 70's! 

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Immunotheraphy vs Nutritional Immunology in fighting Cancer

Saw the newspaper article lately in medical science in Immunotheraphy in fighting cancer, whereby it's leveraging on patient's own immune cells to attack cancer.

However, it's taking the immune cells out from the patient's body and do intensive training in the lab so that it knows how to fight a cancer cells when releasing the immune cells back to the body.

Why not we train up our immune cells on daily basis? Than waiting until things happen then only started leveraging on "external's intensive training"? How much is it going to cost and how effective it is?

This is something that has been advocating in Nutritional Immunology for about 30 years.

Who is the best Doctor?

Our immune system, who is the best doctor in the world, does 3 major function. Protect, Cleanses and Repairs. 

Let's look at how it fight against the normal viruses/bacteria.

So how to train up our immune cells on daily basis? 

Isn't it that we have to nourish with the right nutrition? 

Understand more on What is Nutritional Immunology here, on Dr Jau Fei Chen's session at University of Toronto, School of Medicine

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What are the danger of Whey Protein?

Where does Whey Protein come from? 

Whey protein is a mixture of globular proteins isolated from whey, the liquid material created as a by-product of cheese production.

Whey protein typically comes in four major forms            

concentrate (WPC), isolate (WPI), hydrolysate (WPH) and Native Whey.

Whey Protein Drink Side Effects

Whey protein is a dietary supplement, a powder derived from cow's milk that is lauded by athletes and bodybuilders for its ability to build hard, lean and strong muscles. The body needs protein as a source of energy, for building and repairing muscles and bones, and to maintain the body's metabolic functions. Whey protein contains the branched chain amino acids (BCAA) leucine, isoleucine and valine, essential amino acids for athletes and those who exercise. Whey protein is of high quality. It's easily digested and absorbed into the body.

Serious Side Effects

Some serious side effects of whey protein may be related to a high protein intake. These include osteoporosis, kidney damage and liver damage. Another serious side effect is an allergic reaction, particularly in people with lactose intolerance.

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones become porous, weakened and brittle. They may fracture while bending or during a fall. Low levels of minerals in the bone, such as calcium, results in osteoporosis. Excessive whey protein may cause osteoporosis because amino acids break apart and pass into the blood during the digestion of protein, raising the acidity of the blood. According to the North Western Health Sciences University website, because your body must have a balanced pH level, calcium is pulled from the bone to neutralize the acidity. Therefore, the more protein taken in the diet, the higher the acidity of the blood and the more calcium needed.

Kidney and Liver Damage

Excessive whey protein may not cause kidney or liver damage in healthy people. But because the body doesn't store excess protein, according to the Mayo Clinic website, the product of excess protein, nitrogen, is excreted by the liver and the kidneys.This makes people with kidney or liver disease and other chronic health condition at risk for kidney and liver diseases when excess protein is added to the diet and has to be excreted. These people should consult their health care provider before starting a new diet.

Allergic Reaction

People with milk allergy or lactose intolerance may be at risk for developing an allergic reaction when taking whey protein drinks. Whey protein products shouldn't be taken by these people. Symptoms of an allergic reaction may include a rash or hives with itching and swelling of the face, tongue or throat, along with shortness of breath and difficulty breathing. An allergic reaction is a serious medical condition that requires immediate medical care and attention.

Less Serious Side Effects

Less serious side effects of whey protein supplements may include headache, abdominal cramps, bloating and diarrhea.

Instead of taking Whey Protein, i will opt for safer alternative which is Nutrifresh, which contains 15 types of fruits and vegetables, with main ingredients - Soy Bean.

What's the main different between Plant based Protein vs Animal Protein?

You can look at the FAQ on Nutrifresh here.

http://www.eexcelasia.com/EN/Product/SVQA/JCYY/qa9.aspx

You are what you eat, why not choose something safer?

http://immunesuperfood.blogspot.sg/2014/03/milk-leads-to-more-calcium-loss.html

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How many serving of vegetables are you taking in a day?

Do you know you need a rainbow colour of fruits and vegetables everyday?

Where do you get the colours from? 

For convenient, you can look at Vege Colour! Which containing of 28 types of vegetables, organic and non-GMO for your convenience. 

How can you use Vege Colour?

Mixing in salad or Porridge!!

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8 Plant Foods for Healthy Heart

How Does High blood pressure and heart attack occurs? Take 2 mins of your time to watch the following video

How to have a hearty heart, and preventing stroke or heart attack? 

By consuming following plant food, it will nourish your liver and heart, thus prevent from all these diseases!

1. Fiber up with psyllium husk

1. Rich source of phytosterols like beta-sitosterol and stigma sterol. Studies have shown that psyllium husk can lower total and LDL cholesterol, helping to reduce heart disease risk. 

2. High fiber content aid weight management. The dietary fiber can help lower total cholesterol levels in the body too. The soluble fiber (form a gel-like substance on intestine) helps lower blood cholesterol levels by slowing down the absorption of cholesterol through small intestine. it helps clear away LDL cholesterol. 

** important to note that fiber will NOT inhibit the absorption of vitamins and minerals. On the contrary, it enhances the absorption of minerals. 

The human body requires around 20-35g of dietary fiber daily for sufficient nourishment. 

For reference:

Apple with skin = 2.8g only. 

Per 100 g food

Pysllium Husk = 78 g fiber 

Chia Seed = 38 g fiber

Oat = 11 g fiber

Whole wheat bread = 7 g fiber

Broccoli = 3 g fiber

Orange = 2 g fiber 

Banana = 2 g fiber 

Strawberry = 2 g fiber

White Rice (Cooked) = 0 g fiber

2. Bean up with Soy

Rich in phytosterols, zero cholesterols, low calories

Help lower LDL (bad) cholesterols and increase HDL (good) cholesterols, thereby promoting heart health. 

3. Cactus and Cactus Fruits

- High anti-inflamation properties helps to reduce inflammation in the blood vessel. 

- Contain proline and taurine. Proline aids in collagen formation, atherosclerosis prevention, and tissue repair. Taurine helps to combat heart disease, protect against diabetes, lower high blood pressure and decrease anxiety. 

- Cactus extract helps to decrease cholesterol and triglycerides level, reduce LDL (bad) cholesterols, prevent high blood sugar level, stabilise diabetics' blood sugar level, promote cardiovascular health. 

4. Ginseng Berry

Ginseny berry is considered a tonic for the blood. It can lower the blood pressure to normal levels and even reduce cholesterols.

Contain Ginsenosides - 4 times higher amount than the ginseng root. Enhance blood circulation therefore more efficient transport of oxygen and nutrients to the body organs from the heart. 

5. Grape Seed

High antioxidant properties due to OPC content - antioxidant activity is 20 times higher than Vitamin C and 50 times higher than Vitamin E. Helps in inhibiting oxidative DNA damage. Oxidation is one of the MAIN causes of various diseases. The OPCs in grape seed can help to enhance DNA's ability to repair itself. 

It improves blood circulation by strengthening the blood vessels. 

6. Rose

Rose has been used over the centuries to improve blood circulation. 

 It enhances collagen production which is important for blood vessel elasticity. 

It strengthen the immune system by regulating and balancing it from giving inflammation. 

7. Blueberry

Helps reduce the buildup of LDL cholesterol thanks to their high antioxidant activity, in turn prevent cardiovascular disease and stroke. Resveratrol in blueberries has an anti-clotting effect to prevent the formation of blood clot. Experimental studies show that diets containing blueberry extract lower blood pressure.

Phytochemicals in blueberries strengthen blood vessels and useful in treating varicose veins and spider veins. 

8. Hawthorn

-contain OPC which help to protect against cell damage and atherosclerosis. 

- Phenolic compounds in hawthorn starve off atherosclerosis by prevuing oxidative of LDL (bad) cholesterol.

- Rich in flavonoids - help to strengthen the structure of collagen in blood vessels, making the blood vessels less susceptible to plaque buildup. 

- Contain substance which interact with enzymes in the heart to improve its pumping action, increase the pumping force of the heart muscle and eliminate abnormal heart rate. 

Why i Consume NI food??

http://immunesuperfood.blogspot.sg/2014/03/why-i-consume-nutritional-immunology.html

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Are you taking a safe supplements?

Do take note of the supplements that you are taking, be a wise consumer in choosing a reputable manufacturer.

What causes Constipation?

Do take a look at this short clip to understand what causes constipation.

Self check to understand if we have constipation?

1. Are we always going toilet ON TIME (Roughly same timing)? If yes, meaning that we have enough fibers

2. Are we always going toilet without bringing ipad, iPhone, magazines? Meaning we can let it go with small effort?

3. After we finishing in toilet, is it free of strong smell?

If your answer is YES, YES, YES. Congratulation!!!

Fibers and Water are important in our life. We need 25g of fibers to prevent colon cancer. An apple is about 2g of fibers, 25 grams meaning approx. 10 apples!

Do understand how 1 shape can help to resolve the issue healthily.


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