Foods That Help Your Body Produce Collagen

We all know leafy greens are a key player in a healthy diet. As it turns out, they may offer aesthetic benefits, too.

Spinach, kale, Swiss chard, and other salad greens get their color from chlorophyll, known for its antioxidant properties.

“Some studies have shown that consuming chlorophyll increases the precursor to collagen in the skin,” Gabriel says.

Beans are a high-protein food that often contain the amino acids necessary for collagen synthesis. Plus, many of them are rich in copper, another nutrient necessary for collagen production.