Women and Children

Healthy and smooth skin would be a dream of most women, through various ways willing to do. By stimulating the body's natural collagen, one can get a healthy and smooth skin. How?

Collagen supplements for women may already be familiar because it is believed to prevent the aging process. What are the benefits and side effects of collagen supplements? Naturally the human body will produce collagen in adequate amounts. But with age a person, then the production of collagen decreases.

Consequently the signs of aging will begin to look like wrinkles, slack skin, nails are getting brittle and pain in the joints. To prevent this process, so many people who are considering taking supplements collagen.

As quoted from the LIVESTRONG, Wednesday (12/05/2010) collagen is a natural protein material in the body that can be found in bones, skin and connective tissue. While synthetic collagen contained in supplements are usually taken from animals such as cow collagen.


Supplements are used to prevent wrinkles is usually used to inject substances directly into the face so it will look more subtle. This supplement can also be used to treat other conditions such as incontinence (people who do not hold the pee) and rheumatoid arthritis.

Regular collagen supplement available on the market could be in the form of pills, creams or injections. In addition, each collagen supplements usually contain a certain type of collagen with different functions. Although these supplements on the market, does not mean not having side effects. Therefore to know what are the benefits and side effects from the use of this collagen supplement, namely:

Benefit:

1. For people who have bone problems or arthritis typically take a supplement containing kolegan II, because it is a major component of hyaline cartilage so it can reduce pain.
2. If used to rejuvenate the skin tends to use collagen I and III.
3. Collagen supplements for joints to help improve movement of joints, reduce inflammation, strengthen connective tissue and are believed to accelerate the healing process.
4. Strengthening blood vessels and improve circulation, which could help reduce the risk of heart disease.

Side effects

1. Because collagen derived from certain animals such as cattle or chickens, then make sure in advance for not allergic to that component.
2. Collagen injections sometimes cause allergic reactions such as nausea, headaches and vomiting.
3. Collagen injections can have some side effects, especially for people who are very sensitive, such as bruising or infection.
4. People with autoimmune disorders can cause the body to react against foreign substances from collagen supplement that enters the body, so the face looks chubby.

Before using collagen supplements, you should consult in advance to find out the number of supplements that are safe for consumption and identify the conditions themselves, especially from a variety of allergens.