What is collagen and how can it benefit you?
Updated | By Lifestyle Reporter
For the skin, for the nails, for the hair, and many other
things…
Collagen is a protein that the body produces. It is mostly associated with its beautifying benefits, but it goes way beyond that.
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It plays a very important role in the body’s structure and function of the skin, bones, cartilage, and connective tissues, amongst other things. It can also be supplemented as the body eventually slows down on its production of collagen.
The benefits of taking collagen go according to classification and the most common being for the skin and nails, as well as for osteoporosis.
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The first type of collagen helps with glowing skin and ensures healthy and strong nails. Added to that is its bone loss and arthritis relief benefit. The second mentioned, although not as dominating as the type for skin and nails, is equally important for the maintenance of joints and bones.
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