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In The Know:One of the most well-known benefits of collagen is its ability to promote glowing, vibrantskin. This essential protein provides elasticity to the skin, helping it to appear moreyouthful and healthy. Collagen has been shown to delay the signs of aging by stimulatingthe production of new, healthy collagen and elastin, which rejuvenates the body and skinfrom the inside out.
Science:Collagen is one of the most common proteins. It is abundant in the human body; it consistsof around 75% of the important body components (skin, joints, hair, tendons, andcartilages). Unfortunately, collagen is produced in abundance when we are young,however, endogenous collagen production dech age, from around the age of 25-30. Reduction of collagen production makes the body weak, resulting in various dermisproblems, contributing to visible signs of aging such as wrinkles, dryness, dark spots,loose skin, and fine pan>
Collagen is a very large molecule that can not be absorbed. For this reason, the mostabsorbable form of collagen is hydrolyzed collagen, which has a much lower molecularweight and is thus much more absorbable by the intestine . Collagen in general staysin the body for only about 24 hours, so it must be taken continually every day.Horse placenta is known to have more amino acids than other placentas such as pigplacenta and sheep placenta, which makes horse placenta more effective than others.