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Collagen
What is the importance of Collagen for healthy skin? Please give me some information about this.
(24 Apr 2008)
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Collagen for Wrinkle Free Skin
Collagen is natural & fibrous protein which provides structural support to our bodies. It is the connective & elastic tissues in our bodies that binds & holds us together. Our skin is made up of 75% of collagen. Epidermis is the upper layer of our skin whose main component is collagen. It provides our skin with texture, shape & resiliency. Around 30% of our body is made up of collagen. Apart form skin it is contained in tendons, ligaments, muscles, joints & hair. Collagen plays a central role in the formation of any cellular structure like healing etc.
Production of collagen in our body slows down with the aging process. Wrinkles start to form on our skin. Collagen supplementation becomes imperative to support the natural processes of the body. Improved patterns of sleep, energetic feeling, better body toning & development of a sense of wellness are the side-benefits of taking collagen supplements.
Lack of collagen in the skin develops lines & wrinkles in those areas where your skin is most mobile like lips, joints & forehead. Tobacco smoke contains certain chemicals which destroy collagen in the skin. Collagen is very important of the growth & development of tissues & cartilage. With regular intake of collagen skin becomes more soft & supple.
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answered by R A on 24 Apr 2008, 6:46:47
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