What
is Collagen?
Collagen makes up for almost 30% of protein
in the body. It is strong build up within the body found in bones, tendons and
ligaments. Collagen is usually found in the flesh and tissue in animals. It
helps with firmness and skin cell renewal and is vital for skin elasticity. One
of the most predominant proteins is collagen. Collagen is the main element of
connective tissue making up on average 30% of the whole body protein content.
So
what does collagen do?
-Collagen helps to give strength to the body
and protects the skin.
-With age the collagen in your skin slows
down and the cell structure weakens. It is more prone to damage as the skin
gets thinner and sags.
-Collagen is full of amino acids such as
glycine and proline.
The
main benefits of Collagen
-
Hair and Skin. As we get older the collagen in
our skin and hair declines. You will notice some physical changes as mentioned
before.
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Joints. Collagen helps if you have joint pain
and has even been linked to treating osteoarthritis and other joint disorders.
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Metabolism and energy. Collagen also helps with muscle
development.
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