Collagen is a substance that occurs naturally in the human body. It provides the building blocks for many organs. The human body loses the rate of its production with age, a symptom of which, for example, are wrinkles.
Collagen is a protein that acts as a glue, preventing cells from breaking down. It makes up about 30% of the protein present in the human body.
In particular, it is abundantly present in the skin and bones, collagen densely fills the inner surface of the epidermis, so it is an important substance that maintains the elasticity of the skin.
There are three representative amino acids that make up collagen: glycine, proline and hydroxyproline. To date, about 26 types of collagen have been discovered.
Today, collagen is used in various industries, enriching the composition of many products, including:
Healthy functional foods and dietary supplements - where it has a positive effect on skin, cartilage, bones, hair ,etc.
Medicine-E.g., as fillers, tissue supplements and biomaterials for transplants.
Cosmetolgy- Used in shampoos and cosmetics for skin, hair and nail care.
In addition, with the increase in technological development capabilities, collagen's application area is expanding and it is used in more diverse fields.
Wzrastająca świadomość dbania o zdrowie i dobrą formę.
The market for healthy functional foods is growing rapidly, as people's interest in health and fitness is steadily increasing. This is influenced by many factors, including environmental deterioration and epidemics. We are becoming increasingly aware of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and the need to choose the right, quality supplementation.
Growing desire for beauty
The market for cosmetics and internal beauty is growing steadily. People want to have beautiful and non-aging skin. There is a growing demand for products that improve skin elasticity, provide moisturizing and anti-wrinkle - anti-aging effects.
Development of biotechnology
The growth of biotechnology capabilities and capacities that can be used in various fields. This will lead to the emergence of new markets and new industries that allow the use of collagen and its properties, among others: advanced industrial technologies medicine, food and cosmetics,
Demand for anti-aging and health-enhancing products is increasing as the population ages and life expectancy increases.
