In particular, fish is a rich source of collagen, which helps prevent aging, makes the skin more vibrant, and increases elasticity.
To supplement collagen for the body, you can prioritize the following types of fish. They have high nutritional value, are cheap, easy to buy, and easy to prepare.
1. Carp
For a long time, carp has been a familiar food on the Vietnamese dinner table. It is not only a simple food but also considered a pregnancy-preserving medicine, extremely good for pregnant women.
In traditional medicine, carp is neutral, sweet, and provides a lot of protein and vitamins. Eating carp has the effect of reducing swelling, lowering gas, clearing milk ducts, stimulating appetite and strengthening the spleen (ie diuretic, reducing edema, clearing milk ducts, good for the digestive system, creating appetite).
According to modern scientific research, eating carp will supplement many nutrients for the body. 100 grams of fresh carp meat can provide 17.6g of protein; 4.1g of lipid; 25mg of vitamin A; 2.7mg of vitamin PP; 0.09mg of vitamin B2; 33mg of Mg; 2.08mg of Zn; 15.38mg of Se; 1.27mg of vitamin E.
In which, the amino acid composition in carp is equivalent to the amino acid composition that the body needs. It is easily absorbed to supplement collagen for the body. This is also a high-quality protein, good for the body.
2. Goby
Goby is good for people with weak spleen, bloating, chest and rib pain, phlegm, cough, shortness of breath, aches and pains…
Research by modern science shows that goby contains a lot of protein, low fat, rich in vitamins B2, D, E, PP and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, iron… This is a good food for people with weak bodies, poor digestion, weak limbs, cough, asthma…
Goby provides abundant collagen, has good effects in anti-aging, beautifying the skin. Eating goby regularly helps reduce problems such as dry skin, dandruff, dry hair loss…
Note, fish skin is considered to be the part containing the most collagen in the fish. Fish collagen is only really found in the bones, skin and scales of fish. Fish meat is nutritious but not a rich source of collagen. Removing the skin of the fish means removing most of the valuable collagen.
Fish skin usually provides high purity collagen (about 70%). Depending on the age of the fish and the season of the fish, the amount of collagen can change.