What is Collagen?

Collagen is the most abundant structural protein found in cartilage, muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones. Collagen is the glue that holds our bodies together. It is the essential structural component of all connective tissues. 60% of the body is made up of connective tissue and collagen represents 80% of all connective tissues. Fibres of collagen are woven together like threads in fabric to form a framework into which new cells can grow. In the skin, collagen provides texture, resiliency, and shape. 75% of the dermis consists of collagen.

Human beings are constantly producing collagen, but as we age, our collagen breaks down faster than it can be replaced. Every night, in the first 90 minutes of sleep, the body normally creates collagen to be used in the repair process. As we grow older, the body loses its ability to create the necessary collagen (1.5% per year, starting from age 25.) and as a result of this, the repairing and rejuvenation process slows down.

Hydrolysed collagen is simply a modified form of the protein that has been broken down into smaller pieces by enzymes - which makes the protein easier to incorporate into dietary products and may ease the digestion and absorption of the amino acids by the intestine.

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