Collagen is the most abundant and vital structural protein in the human body, widely distributed across major systems that sustain life.
- Primary Distribution Areas: Includes the skin, blood vessels, nervous system, connective tissues, immunoglobulins, internal organs, and cartilage.
- Core Physical Function: Collagen is primarily responsible for providing structural toughness and elasticity. In the human body, all tissues that require tensile strength (resistance to stretching) and compressive strength (resistance to pressure) are composed of collagen.
Whether it is maintaining the elasticity of blood vessels, the resilience of organs, or the cushioning capacity of joint cartilage, collagen plays an indispensable role as the body’s “structural scaffolding.”