What are the effects and functions of collagen？

Collagen is one of the indispensable nutrients in human body. As an important protein of human body, collagen mainly exists in connective tissue. Collagen is so important to human body. What are its functions and functions?

First of all, collagen has an important protective effect on the skin. It can enhance the elasticity and firmness of the skin, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, and make the skin smoother and more elastic. In addition, collagen can also keep the moisture balance of the skin, making the skin softer and more shiny.

Secondly, collagen also plays an important role in bones and joints. It is an important component of bones and joints, which can enhance the strength and stability of bones and reduce the occurrence of fractures and joint pain. Therefore, proper intake of collagen is of great significance for preventing osteoporosis and joint diseases.

In addition, collagen has an important protective effect on muscles and blood vessels. It can enhance the elasticity and stability of muscles and reduce the occurrence of muscle injury and pain. At the same time, collagen can also enhance the elasticity and stability of blood vessels and reduce the occurrence of arteriosclerosis and hypertension.

Finally, collagen also plays an important role in the digestive system. It can enhance the mucosal barrier function of intestinal tract and reduce the occurrence of intestinal inflammation and ulcer. At the same time, collagen can also promote the digestion and absorption of gastrointestinal tract and enhance the nutritional absorption capacity of human body.

Qiu Yongbi, vice president of Chongqing Xingchen Plastic Surgery Hospital, said that in daily life, collagen can be supplemented by drinking bone soup, oral collagen supplements and other foods, but a large part of it will be filtered out by the human digestive system, and the amount that can really reach the skin and work is very limited. Beauty seekers can also choose subcutaneous injection or oral administration of small molecular collagen peptides to supplement. It should be noted that collagen injected into the skin will be gradually absorbed by the human body, so its efficacy can only last for six months to one year, and a few people may have side effects such as allergies and infections. (Chongqing Xingchen Plastic Surgery Hospital)

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