It is, therefore, not surprising that skin’s collagen is being replenished through subcutaneous injections. Procedures of this nature seem to be very much on the increase and undoubtedly bring short-term benefits.
The drawbacks are that they only target a small area, they are quite expensive and they need repeating on a regular basis.
Collagen ingested orally not only works all over the body but it is very cost effective and can bring a host of benefits not only to skin but also to other very important parts of the body.
Collagen is the most abundant structural protein found in cartilage, muscle, tendons, ligaments and bones. Collagen functions as a chondroprotective agent, which means that it protects cartilage and synovial fluid against deterioration and is the raw material for cartilage synthesis and repair. It can also reduce oxidative damage to joints and therefore stimulate significant reductions in joint pain, tenderness and swelling.
Collagen naturally contains 15% glucosamine sulphate and 15% chondroitin sulphate. Collagen is non-toxic and has no known side effects unlike regularly prescribed immuno-suppressant pharmaceuticals and non-steroid anti-inflammatories.
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