{"id":8523,"date":"2018-06-27T18:49:23","date_gmt":"2018-06-27T18:49:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=8523"},"modified":"2022-04-06T02:23:21","modified_gmt":"2022-04-06T02:23:21","slug":"collagen-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/collagen-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"What Taking Collagen Can Do for Your Skin"},"content":{"rendered":"

Confused about collagen? Jessica Bippen, MS, RDN<\/a>, explains what collagen is, collagen benefits, and what you should look for in a collagen supplement. <\/em><\/p>\n\n

What is Collagen?<\/h2>\n

Collagen is the most abundant protein<\/a> in the body. It makes up your connective tissues that support your joints and gives our skin its strength and elasticity. It also plays an important role in your hair, nails, bones, and intestinal lining.<\/p>\n

Collagen isn’t considered a complete protein<\/a> since it doesn’t contain all nine essential amino acids. However, it’s a unique type of protein that gets the majority of its structure from two amino acids our bodies produces: glycine and proline.<\/p>\n\n

why supplement with Collagen<\/h2>\nIn recent years, collagen has exploded as a popular ingredient to supplement. Here’s why many people choose to supplement with collagen.\n

As we age, collagen production slows. This gradual loss of collagen<\/a> starts in the late 20’s and early 30’s. It’s one of the major contributors to the aging process. The most noticeable sign is skin looking less pump, which brings with it fine lines and wrinkles.<\/p>\n

Aside from age, many lifestyle factors play a role in diminishing collagen in the body.  Here are a few lifestyle factors that can impact collagen production:<\/p>\n\n