Collagen is the primary building block of your body’s skin, muscles, bones, tendons and ligaments, and other connective tissues. It’s also found in your organs, blood vessels, and intestinal lining.

Great Lakes hydrolyzed collagen has been my go to with some salt and vitamin C.

— Nevyn (@Nevyn05217348) July 3, 2023

Collagen is important for a youthful look.  A good red meat diet is essential but adding collagen as we age is important too for function and appearance. 

WHAT IS COLLAGEN?

Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body. It accounts for about 30% of your body’s total protein. Collagen is the primary building block of your body’s skin, muscles, bones, tendons and ligaments, and other connective tissues. It’s also found in your organs, blood vessels, and intestinal lining.

Proteins are made from amino acids. The main amino acids that make collagen are proline, glycine and hydroxyproline. These amino acids group together to form protein fibrils in a triple helix structure. Your body also needs the proper amount of vitamin C, zinc, copper and manganese to make the triple helix.