What is collagen and how it can help you on your health journey

Collagen is the name we give to one of the primary types of protein in the human body. Collagen is the glue that keeps us together, our supporting infrastructure in other words. We need to be strong in collagen in order remain a good functioning human being just as a city needs strong infatuation to keep its citizens productive and safe!

Collagen is in our skin, tendons, joints, bones, muscles, blood vessels, digestive system, teeth and nails as well as in our organs like the liver. From forming the matrix that holds our bines together to forming part of cell membranes so collagen is literally part of everything in our bodies. It makes us flexible as well as resilient. Some think of collagen as the first line of defense between us and potential intruders at the surface of our skin as well as deep in our intestines.

We make collagen naturally but as we age, this production slows down. We always need new collagen as our collagen can be depleted in many ways such as natural wear and tear, poor diet such as a diet high in sugar, environmental factors like excessive UV exposure and smoke.

Some signs of depleted collagen reserves include joint pains, decreased cartilage, wrinkles, sagging skin and even weaker teeth and gut issues.

Based on its importance in our health, making sure you have adequate collagen is an important part of everyone healthy lifestyle.