Hello, I would like to ask for your opinion on Irish moss. Can it replace animal collagen in nutrition? Thank you for your response.
Irish moss is a seaweed that boasts a similar composition to other types of seaweed. It is, therefore, a rich source of fiber and minerals, which influence metabolic processes. Its protein content is low compared to commonly used protein sources, and it does not have a significant impact on collagen production in the body (which is primarily dependent on an adequate intake of proteins rich in lysine and proline, and vitamin C, which directs metabolic processes toward the production of the body's own collagen). It should certainly not be regarded as a substitute for animal collagen.
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Mgr. Martin Jelinek
Lecturer and author of the educational system
Nutrition educator, lecturer, and author of the educational system and the ZOF learning application.
Mgr. Martin Jelínek has been systematically involved in nutrition education since 1999. He is the founder of ATAC, the educational company behind NutriCourses, and the author of an educational system focused on nutrition, healthy lifestyle, and the practical application of nutrition knowledge.
He graduated from the Faculty of Science at Masaryk University in Brno. Throughout his professional career, he has combined nutrition, education, and the practical application of acquired knowledge. His educational system also includes the ZOF (Zone of Optimal Functioning) learning application, where students turn theory into practical work with meal plans.
In 2007, he launched the first intake of a six-month course focused on the education of nutrition advisors. Over time, this course became the foundation for the further development of the educational system and a range of specialised courses.