By Nutraceuticals World Staff09.26.19
In a culture where beauty and health are given high importance, collagen is trending due to its potential healthy aging benefits. This structural protein is found in the middle layer of skin of animals, the dermis, as well as in their connective tissues, such as cartilage, tendons, bones, and ligaments. It offers strength and cushioning to several different areas of the body, including the skin.
Collagen is naturally produced in the human body. However, once people get into their mid 20s they start to produce 1-2% less collagen each year, according to some estimates. Also, factors such as smoking, sun exposure, pollution, and a poor diet can reduce the amount of collagen people produce.
According to Innova Market Insights, sports nutrition has been a principal focus for collagen products during the past five years. The ingredient has seen a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 33% between 2007 and 2016 overall. Market research has also shown that Latin America and Asia are particularly interested in collagen.
With an increased interest in healthy aging, people are more inclined t
Collagen is naturally produced in the human body. However, once people get into their mid 20s they start to produce 1-2% less collagen each year, according to some estimates. Also, factors such as smoking, sun exposure, pollution, and a poor diet can reduce the amount of collagen people produce.
According to Innova Market Insights, sports nutrition has been a principal focus for collagen products during the past five years. The ingredient has seen a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 33% between 2007 and 2016 overall. Market research has also shown that Latin America and Asia are particularly interested in collagen.
With an increased interest in healthy aging, people are more inclined t
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