Collagen helps to give strength
to various structures of the body and also protects structures like the skin by
preventing absorption and spreading of pathogenic substances, environmental
toxins, micro - organisms and cancerous cells. Collagen protein is the cement
that holds everything together.
Collagen is also present in all
the smooth muscle tissues, blood vessels digestive tract, heart, gallbladder,
kidneys and bladder holding the cells and tissues together. Collagen is even
the major component of the hair and nails.
