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Collagen is defined as… a group of naturally occurring proteins found in animals, especially in the flesh and connective tissues of vertebrates. It is the main component of connective tissue, and is the most abundant protein in mammals, making up about 25% to 35% of the whole-body protein content. Collagen, in the form of elongated fibrils, is mostly found in fibrous tissues such as tendon, ligament and skin, and is also abundant in cornea, cartilage, bone, blood vessels, the gut, and intervertebral disc. The fibroblast is the most common cell which creates collagen. To understand collagen, it helps if to have some knowledge of the roles of proteins in the body and what proteins are made from. Proteins are used by the body for a whole host of purposes: e.g., in the blood (for carrying molecules and for clotting), for digestion (enzymes that break down food are proteins), in muscles (for movement), for skin regeneration, etc. Another category of proteins is "structural protein" composed of proteins that contribute to and sustain the integrity of the human structure. Collagen is a protein that is both "functional" and "structural." Why do we need collagen? :- Consequences for our Skin :- Collagen is the main protein of connective tissue and is responsible for skin firmness, skin moisture, skin suppleness and skin cell renewal. Skin aging occurs through the connective tissue, whose main component is collagen. Collagen is essential for skin elasticity which allows for flexibility without producing stretch marks. Consequences for our Cartilage, Joints & Bones :- Cartilage is the tissue that coats the ends of bones where they come together to form a joint. The combination of collagen mesh and water forms a strong and slippery pad in the joint that cushions the ends of the bones in the joint during muscle movement. Healthy cartilage allows bones to effortlessly slide over one another. Osteoarthritis can develop slowly as a joint loses cartilage. This degenerative joint disease often occurs in the joints of the hip, spine, knees, fingers and feet. Stimulating the production of collagen may help cartilage to repair itself. Consequences for Natural Breast Enhancements :- Collagen is a fibrous protein that forms a connective tissue that gives skin support. A protein substance that is like a glue and unifies skin tissues and helps maintain its structure and thus give a youthful look. This is believed to give more firmness, perkiness, and elasticity to your breasts. Consequences for treatment of stalled traumatic and surgical wounds or hard-to-heal chronic ulcers :- Collagen is a key component of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and plays a critical role in all phases of wound healing. There are a number of advanced wound care dressings available that incorporate collagen to enhance wound bed preparation. Some comprise type I collagen and may be combined with other ingredients such as alginates or oxidised regenerated cellulose (ORC) Consequences of sleeping :- Research has proven that a great part of the metabolic work essential to repairing the body takes place when we sleep. Sleep is divided into several phases. Our body recovers during phases two and three of sleep, but generally, it works more during the first phase called Alpha. Thus, it is during the Alpha phase that our body has its full capacity to regenerate. During this phase, our system looks for available collagen amino acids and other important nutriments to transform them into essential elements for our body. Therefore; in order to develop muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage and to regenerate the organs and skin; the organism has to go through a process of protein synthesis, which takes place precisely during the Alpha phase.
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