The Protein Your Joints Can’t Live Without

Most people think of collagen as a skincare ingredient, but it’s actually one of the body’s most important structural proteins.

Its name comes from the Greek word for “glue,” which is fitting: Collagen helps hold your body together.

You start losing collagen as early as your 20s, and by the time you are 80, up to 75 percent of your collagen could be lost. That’s where supplementation could help save the day.

Our full article breaks down the different collagen types, what they do, and how to choose the right one. Click below to read more.