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What is collagen?
Known as the glue of life, collagen is a fibrous protein that underlies all connective tissue in the body. It makes up a large percentage of our bones, cartilage, skin and tendons, and provides these and other tissues firmness, shock absorption and overall strength and structure. Even though collagen has a tensile strength greater than steel, it also has an amazing ability to flex, stretch and spring back into shape. This is partly because collagen binds with water. In healthy joint cartilage, for example, force applied on the collagen-rich structure causes fluid inside to redistribute while absorbing the pressure, then rush back into position when the pressure is off. Collagens water-binding power also helps keep skin hydrated, supple and smooth, and better able to bounce back into shape.
When we are young, our collagen structure is strong and healthy, tightly bound and able to hold water. Our joints dont ache when we walk or run, and our skin appears healthy and taut. As we age, however, collagen production begins to slow down. Starting at around age 25, collagen fibres in connective tissue gradually become fewer and farther between, and are less able to bind to water. Therefore the joint cartilage becomes stiffer and offers less cushioning power. The skin becomes thinner, less elastic and less able to hold its shape as the collagen network shrinks. So how can we ensure that our vital collagen is plentiful and remains strong as we age to support joint and skin health? Research indicates that taking collagen supplements is a key measure, along with focusing on some nutrients that enable the bodys own production of collagen. These studies also demonstrate that collagen supplements are well absorbed and can have dramatic effects on a few common age-related health conditions.