Collagen, body shell protein

Collagen, major constituent of the human body

Collagen is a fibrous protein that makes up more than a third of the human body. Present in various forms in the skin, bones, cartilage, muscles, ligaments or even the hair, it ensures the junction between the different parts of the body. Collagen has more virtues in terms of regeneration since it promotes the healing of wounds, and resistance since it is not elastic. Natural phenomenon, the production of collagen by the body decreases with time, causing including aging of the skin , fragility of bones and joint pain.

Osteogenesis imperfecta, also known as "glass bone disease", comes from a lack of collagen. It is used in cosmetology and pharmacology, to preserve the firmness of the skin, to facilitate the healing of certain wounds, or to strengthen the bones and muscles.

Foods rich in collagen

To limit the effects of time, several foods help the body to produce collagen and fight against aging, including oranges for their vitamin C content, some green vegetables (beans, spinach) and red fruits for lycopene (antioxidant) and soy for genistein. The non-greasy portion of the meat broth is also very rich in collagen.

Furthermore, it is also in the form of gelatin, obtained from the bones and skin of farm animals, in food supplements, creams or as a texturizer in processed products from industries food.