What causes stretch marks? Can eating pig trotters prevent stretch marks?

　　Stretch marks are mainly located on the abdominal wall, but can also appear on the inner and outer thighs, buttocks, chest, lower back, shoulders and arms. They are most obvious in first-time mothers. So what exactly causes stretch marks?

　　Causes of stretch marks during pregnancy:

　　1. During pregnancy, the adrenal gland secretes a large amount of glucocorticoids, which increases skin The brittleness of elastic fibers and collagen fibers. When the elastic fibers and collagen fibers of the skin reach a certain limit, it will cause the elastic fibers and collagen fibers to break, forming stretch marks.

　　2. When female When the pregnancy is more than 3 months, the size of the Uterus It protrudes from the pelvic cavity and develops toward the abdominal cavity. The abdomen begins to bulge. Affected by the enlarging uterus, the elastic fibers of the skin and abdominal muscles begin to stretch. It is especially obvious after 6 months of pregnancy. When it exceeds a certain limit, pink or purple irregular vertical cracks appear on the skin of the abdomen.

　　3. There is an obvious family history of stretch marks. If the mother has corresponding symptoms, the probability of her daughter developing stretch marks is also higher. long-term participation in sports exercise For women, because their waist and abdominal muscles are stronger and their skin elasticity is better, the probability of stretch marks is reduced.

　　Every woman loves beauty, so she should actively prevent the occurrence of stretch marks even during pregnancy.

　　Eat more pig trotters to prevent stretch marks

　　I believe everyone knows that pregnant women will leave white or silvery-white shiny shallow lines on their abdomen after giving birth, and some will Postpartum It will automatically subside soon, and some may not subside after half a year. So for pregnant mothers who love beauty, all they need to do is to start prevention early. First of all, starting from the first trimester, pregnant mothers can, in addition to eating a balanced diet, appropriately choose to eat foods rich in collagen and elastin, such as pig's trotters, pig skin, animal hooves and cartilage.