Can Collagen Keep You Young?

Can Collagen Keep You Young?
Collagen is a group of fibrous structural proteins found in skin, tendons, and bones.Yulia.Lisitsa/Shutterstock
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These days, collagen has become a highly touted superfood. People are putting collagen supplement it in their morning shakes and coffees, while others are making bone broth to eat it in soups. Its potential benefits are all aimed at helping people look and feel younger.

Collagen is essentially the glue that holds your body’s tissue together. It is a group of fibrous structural proteins found in skin, tendons, bones, and more. Some claim it can make skin younger and healthier, strengthen joints, nails, and even muscle.

Devon Andre
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Devon Andre holds a bachelor's in forensic science from the University of Windsor in Canada and a Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh. Mr. Andre is a journalist for Bel Marra Health, which first published this article. This article was originally published on www.belmarrahealth.com. Check out their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BelMarra
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