COLLAGEN, let's keep YOU young.

This article discusses briefly about Collagen, including what it is and what it does in your body.

COLLAGEN is a type of Protein. In fact, it's the most abundant structural protein in animals. A structural protein is one that makes up the structure or framework of your cells and tissues.

Collagen is found in connective tissues, skin, tendons, bones and cartilage. It provides structural support to tissues and plays important roles in cellular processes, including:

• Tissue repair

• Immune response

• Cellular communication

• Cellular migration, a process necessary for tissue maintainance.

As people grow older, their collagen becomes fragmented, fibroblast function becomes impaired and collagen production slows. These changes along with the loss of another key structural protein called elastin, lead to signs of aging such as painful joints, sagging skin and wrinkles.

COLLAGEN USES

Your body naturally produces collagen and you can consume it through dietary sources such as chicken skin and fish skin as well as Collagen Supplements. You can buy Collagen in Powder, Capsules or Liquid form. Take it as a Supplement or add it to beverages - hot or cold - and foods such as Oats, Yoghurt etc....

CAUSES OF LOSS OF COLLAGEN

As you age, your Collagen production naturally declines. These changes lead to the characteristic signs of aging such as a decrease in bone strength, dry sagging skin, wrinkles.

Also certain dietary and lifestlyle factors can accelerate this process.