Guide to symptoms of collagen deficiency in the body

Skin is going through normal changes over time, but have you ever considered the impact that collagen deficiency can have on your overall health.

Collagen is the magical protein that forms a large part of the body's proteins, it maintains the consistency of the tissues and gives them strength and elasticity, and it has a role in maintaining the youthfulness of the skin and overall body health.

In this article, we provide you with a comprehensive guide to the symptoms of collagen deficiency in the body and help you understand its impact on various organs of the body.

Causes of Collagen Deficiency

Collagen production naturally slows down over time and usually begins in the mid-20s.

Some lifestyle and nutrition factors can accelerate this process, such as:

1. Stress and tension: Stress will not benefit your body or skin, studies have shown that stress can affect the integrity of collagen in the skin, alter its structure and stimulate its degradation, so exercise regularly and follow a healthy stress-relieving diet.
2. Smoking: Many research shows that smoking is associated with several skin concerns and problems, including:
1. Accelerating skin aging.
2. Wound malhealing
3. Pimples.
4. Psoriasis.
5. Hair loss
• One study discussed the correlation between smoking and accelerated skin aging, as it found that tobacco smoke extract weakens collagen production and stimulates the process of matrixed protein degradation. 
3. Sun exposure: Exposure to a safe amount of the sun is always recommended to maintain healthy vitamin D levels, as this vitamin supports mood, immune function, and hormonal health."
   However, excessive UV exposure causes problems to your skin, as damage gradually builds up.
   Excessive UV exposure can cause various forms of skin damage, including lack of collagen, the appearance of wrinkles and dark spots.
4. Sugar: Added sugar in the diet through soft drinks and sweets can contribute to the lack of collagen.
   This is because sugar can stimulate the formation of a group of compounds that accelerate aging and loss of skin elasticity.