Collagen and aging

The body's production of collagen slows with aging. Things we have always done, like running or jumping, suddenly seem more painful. Injuries that have never proven serious before begin to hurt us. Joint pain becomes more problematic. With continued aging, our connective tissues and muscle tissues break down due to an increase in collagen deficiency and damage. As a result, we experience a weakening of our skeletal structure. We are feeling the pains of aging. So, what will we do to feed our joints?

Outside the body, the slowing of the skin's production of collagen becomes increasingly more pronounced. The skin starts to wrinkle. It loses its youthful glow. The appearance of healthful radiance vanishes. Soon we develop ridges and furrows, red marks and brown spots. Our skin looses elasticity and moisture.