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Collagen and hyaluronic acid are substances that are important for the skin, joints and other connective tissue. Hyaluronic acid is needed to bind collagen with elastin in the connective tissue. Collagen, together with elastin, are the fibrous proteins that give the skin its elasticity. Your body breaks down and recycles collagen and hyaluronic acid on a continuous basis every day. Excessive sun exposure, injuries and nutritional deficiencies are examples of what can lead to reduced availability of collagen and hyaluronic acid and result in the breakdown of connective tissue. A breakdown of the connective tissue results in the skin becoming less elastic and having more visible wrinkles, a reduction in articular cartilage, brittle hair and other common signs associated with aging. Certain supplements and foods can reduce the breakdown of collagen and hyaluronic acid, while others can help stimulate their production.
Collagen and hyaluronic acid are among the most important components for healthy and youthful skin. Collagen and hyaluronic acid are a powerful duo that support each other, but individually they have very different benefits. Taking both is ideal if you're looking for a premium anti-aging supplement! Our product COLLAGEN – SKIN & HAIR COMPLEX™ contains both collagen and hyaluronic acid, as well as organic silicon from bamboo and vitamin C.
Hyaluronic acid is super important for healthy skin, as it promotes the body's collagen. Collagen gives the skin its "firmness", while hyaluronic acid nourishes and keeps the collagen hydrated. Hyaluronic acid retains water and keeps the collagen moist and elastic! Which is optimal for beautiful skin!
Young people have plump, smooth and very elastic skin because they have high concentrations of hyaluronic acid and collagen. The body's collagen and hyaluronic acid stores naturally decrease as we age, which can be seen in, among other things, our skin which becomes inelastic and flabby, with more wrinkles! Of course, this can be slowed down with a healthy diet, good nutritional supplements, avoiding UV radiation and smoking - to name a few of the most important things to maintain well-functioning and beautiful skin, for as long as possible! The most effective way and a good strategy is therefore to reduce the breakdown of collagen and hyaluronic acid in the skin and joints, by affecting the factors that you can actually control.
Since the body's breakdown of collagen and hyaluronic acid is a natural process that cannot be completely stopped, the stimulation of collagen synthesis and hyaluronic acid synthesis can be another good strategy. For example, in order for your body to make collagen, it needs vitamin C, lysine and proline. Eating these nutrients allows your body to replenish your body's stores of collagen.
Hyaluronic acid, also known as hyaluronan, is found in almost every cell in the body. However, hyaluronic acid occurs mostly in cartilage, skin and other connective tissue, and in the synovial fluid that lubricates the body's joints. Hyaluronic acid is sometimes called "nature's moisturiser", this is because the hyaluronic acid in the body binds and retains water. As you age, the amount of hyaluronic acid in your body decreases, this manifests itself in dry and inelastic skin and impaired joint function.
Collagen and hyaluronic acid can be taken via dietary supplements. Collagen and hyaluronic acid can also be injected directly into the skin to get skin with fewer wrinkles and increased elasticity. In the same way, hyaluronic acid can be injected into the joints, for better joint health!
