Our collagen breaks down as we age and anything we can do to help maintain it may keep our skin healthy. But are there things we can do to ‘bank’ it in our bodies? We ask the experts
Our natural collagen supplies deplete as we age. Photo: Getty
Everyone’s talking about ‘collagen banking’ at the moment, but what exactly is it? Is it really possible to hold on to collagen as we age, and if so, how do we go about it?
Collagen is the body’s most abundant structural protein. It acts like a strong, flexible glue, providing strength, structure, and elasticity for the skin, bones, tendons, ligaments, muscles, and connective tissues.