Calcium is a mineral that your body needs to build and maintain strong bones and perform many important tasks. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. Almost all calcium in the body is collected in bones and teeth which makes them hard and hard Calcium plays a role in many of the basic functions of your body. Your body needs blood circulation, muscle movements, and calcium to release hormones. Calcium also helps convey messages from your brain to other parts of your body. Your body does not produce calcium, so you have to rely on your diet to get the required calcium.

Collagen is a protein which is responsible for pulling or loosening of healthy joints and skin. It is in your bones, muscles and blood, consisting of three quarters of your skin and one third of the protein in your body. As you age, your current collagen breaks, and it becomes difficult for your body to produce more. Collagen forms a prop that provides strength and structure within the body. It is an integral part of connective tissue and plays an important role in keeping the body cells together. It also gives strength and flexibility to the skin. Endogenous collagen is the natural collagen which the body synthesizes. Exogenous collagen is synthetic. It comes from an external source, such as supplements.

Vitamin c is an essential vitamin, that is, your body cannot produce it. Yet, it has many roles and has been linked to the impressive benefits of health. It is water soluble and found in many fruits and vegetables, including oranges, strawberries, kiwi fruits, bell peppers, broccoli, bananas and spinach. Antioxidant activity of vitamin c can help reduce inflammation and reduce the risk of developing different conditions, including some cancers. The body needs vitamin c to produce collagen. It is the main constituent of connective tissue and makes up 1-2% of muscle tissue. In fact, boiling reduces vitamin c content more than other methods of cooking. Broccoli, spinach and lettuce can lose 50% or more vitamin c when boiled. So always try to eat these vegetables if they are raw or Fried.

Thanks....

Lead image source is Unsplash....