Collagen is responsible for the youthful appearance of our skin, but it’s also an important element in many other parts of the body including the joints. Sadly, we lose collagen as we get older, meaning that we develop visible signs of ageing including sagging skin, aching hips and knees.
But we can help to boost our collagen levels by choosing certain foods and supplements that help to support the manufacturing process of collagen in the body.
Could our diet be the secret to youthful looking skin and supple joints? Here’s the facts on collagen and how you could be boosting your levels.
What exactly is collagen and what does it do?
Collagen is a protein, and is in fact the most abundant protein in the human body. It has a role as a structural protein, adding support and strength to many of the tissues in the body, including within the connective tissues, blood vessels, muscles, bones and the cartilage found inside the joints.
But perhaps most well-known is the role that collagen plays in the health and appearance of our skin.
Collagen fibres form under the skin in a criss-cross pattern, creating a microscopic ‘biological scaffold’ for the skin to sit on. It keeps the skin plump, hydrated, lifted and youthful. However, we gradually begin to lose collagen as part of the natural ageing process. Estimates vary on when this begins, but it’s probably earlier than we think – somewhere between our mid-20s and our mid-30s.
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