5. Connective Tissue Repair
When collagen is consumed it can increase the amount of collagen peptides in the blood levels. Collagen peptides are the amino acids that collagen is made up of. When there are more of these peptides in the blood levels it can improve the size and the composition of fibers that make up the connective tissues. This means that taking in enough collagen can help to strengthen the connective tissues as it can enhance the mechanical properties.
The connective tissues in the body are important for the overall health of the body as the connective tissue is responsible for the structural framework of the body. It also transports the dissolved materials and fluids in the body and protects all of the delicate organs. It is also responsible for defending the body from any type of invasion and also stores energy reserves, which means that keeping these tissues in repair helps keep the body healthy and energized.