15 Interesting Facts About Collagen



Collagen peptide is the new trending nutraceutical supplement in the market but lesser you know it has some amazing facts that can help you to understand it better. Let’s have a look on that:

  1. Collagen is the major fibrous protein in the human body
  2. Collagen is found in human bodies naturally
  3. Collagen production depletes with age.
  4. Production of collagen can be accelerated by taking collagen supplements or having collagen-rich diet. 
  5. Products that have collagen or collagen made supplements can increase skin firmness and tightness, lessening the signs of wrinkles and skin imperfections. 
  6. Collagen contributes 30% of all human body protein
  7. Collagen is widely used in cosmetic surgery to fill wrinkles and skin imperfections.
  8. Collagen is present everywhere in the body, but especially in the skin, bones, and connective tissues.
  9. Some types of collagen are even stronger than steel like fibrils, gram-for-gram.
  10. Collagen production declines with age and exposure to factors such as smoking and UV light.
  11. To attract new skin cells to wound sites, collagen is used in collagen dressings,
  12. Lotions that claim to increase collagen levels are unlikely to do so, as collagen molecules are too large to be absorbed through the skin.
  13. Collagen is effective for the patients going through joint reacted problems like arthritis
  14. Thinning of hair and nails can be related to the lack of collagen in the body.
  15. Collagen supplements are available in the form of tablets, capsules, and powders.

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