What exactly is collagen?
Collagen is the glue that holds our bodies together. It is the most abundant structural protein in the body. 60% of the body is made up of connective tissue and collagen represents 80% of all connective tissue. 75% of the dermis consists of collagen and it accounts for 90% of dermal volume. How important collagen is to your body Depletion of collagen in the skin leads to the formation of wrinkles and the appearance of ageing. Depletion of collagen in connective tissue – tendons, ligaments, muscles and cartilage – results in the reduction of support for the joint structure of the body contributing to such conditions as arthritis and musculo-skeletal injuries. Why you need to replace collagen Unfortunately it is generally acknowledged that the body loses collagen at a rate of approximately 1.5% per annum from the age of 25-30 years onwards. A proper collagen balance in the body is obviously highly desirable, but is not so easy to achieve and to maintain.
