How Does Collagen Work?

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Do Collagen Supplements Actually Get Rid Of Wrinkles? More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Smiley Smiley | permalink
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Tags: beauty

For further reading: http://www.prevention.com/beauty/skin-care/do-collagen-supplements-work-any-better-wrinkle-creams ^[1]

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What is collagen? What does collagen do? More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Garry Cobbum | permalink
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Collagen is a protein that makes up nearly 30% of the protein content in the human body. Collagen is generally considered to be the “glue that holds the body together”.

For further reading: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/262881.php ^[2]

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What is Collagen? More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Steven Marovich | permalink
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Collagen is a protein made up of amino-acids, which are in turn built of carbon, oxygen and hydrogen. Collagen contains specific amino acids – Glycine, Proline, Hydroxyproline and Arginine.
Tags: Collagen, Arginine, Blood, Cartilage, Glycine, Microscopy, Muscle, Proline, Protein, Bone, G-Protein

For further reading: http://www.news-medical.net/health/What-is-Collagen.aspx ^[3]

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Will Collagen Supplements Really Improve Your Skin? More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Goran Kuhar | permalink
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What is collagen? Why are collagen supplements used? Does taking collagen by mouth actually improve your skin's appearance? What are the benefits and side effects?

For further reading: http://altmedicine.about.com/od/skinconditions/a/Collagen-Skin.htm ^[4]

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The Benefits of Collagen Capsules | LIVESTRONG.COM More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Nigel Sale | permalink
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Collagen is a major component in forming your body's tendons, ligaments, muscles and cartilage. As you age, your body is less able to manufacture a sufficient amount of collagen. Collagen capsules can help maintain your body's repair process. If you have food allergies, be aware that bovine and chicken collagen are commonly used in these capsules....

For further reading: http://www.livestrong.com/article/205917-the-benefits-of-collagen-capsules/ ^[5]

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1. http://www.prevention.com/beauty/skin-care/do-collagen-supplements-work-any-better-wrinkle-creams

2. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/262881.php

3. http://www.news-medical.net/health/What-is-Collagen.aspx

4. http://altmedicine.about.com/od/skinconditions/a/Collagen-Skin.htm

5. http://www.livestrong.com/article/205917-the-benefits-of-collagen-capsules/