NOURISHING VITALITY AND RESILIENCE IN NIGERIAN CUISINE AND HEALTH

Abstract

Collagen, a prevalent layer of cells protein, has been discovered to have numerous medicinal, wellness, dietary, and ornamental uses. Over the last few decades, a better understanding of collagen sources, extraction procedures, structure, and qualities has been discovered, allowing the creation of more collagen-based goods and materials. Collagen products have been shown to improve human health, particularly among the elderly. In this paper, the effect of collagen on nourishing vitality and resilience in Nigerian cuisine and health, the local food sources rich in collagen, phytochemical stimulation on collagen production and food contributing to depletion of the body were discussed. Conclusively, collagen emerges as a foundational thread, woven through traditional practices, dietary choices, and modern understanding, with this knowledge, it possesses the means to improve vitality in human health.