Collagen, the most abundant protein in the human body, is responsible for regenerating and forming new tissue, and is crucial for skin, hair, nail, joint, and bone health. As we age, the skin’s collagen matrix starts to decline, collagen fibers break down, and the rate of regeneration slows dramatically. This process can start as early as age 25, and by age 40, collagen production generally decreases by 25 percent. By age 60, it decreases by more than 50 percent. The result: sagging skin, fine lines and wrinkles, and aching joints.
Studies on Collagen & What They Show
Up to 28 different kinds of collagen have been identified, but the vast majority fall into three categories, known as types 1, 2, and 3. Supplementing with collagen (types 1, 2, 3, or a combination of the three) has been shown in several studies to protect against bone and joint diseases and fight skin aging. Some highlights:
People who took 3 grams of a collagen extract significantly improved recovery after exercise.
Collagen supplements reduced pain and decreased inflammation in people with osteoarthritis.
Athletes who took 10 grams of collagen per day significantly improved joint pain, mobility, and inflammation.
Skin elasticity was significantly higher in women who took 2.5–5 grams of collagen; skin moisture also improved.
Supplementing with 1 gram of a collagen extract led to a significant reduction of skin dryness and scaling, a lessening of lines and wrinkles, enhanced circulation, and a significant increase in collagen levels in the skin.
Collagen supplementation was found to stimulate tissue regeneration, reduce and prevent joint pain, slow bone density loss, and lessen skin aging.
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