How to Use collagen in a Sentence
collagen
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That’s because collagen loss doesn’t stop at the rims of your eyes.
—Didi Gluck, Allure, 5 Dec. 2023
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The collagen is found in the bone and tissues of these animals.
—Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, 14 Sep. 2018
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The bone is also affected, when collagen on the bone around the margins of the joint turns bony.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 28 Oct. 2021
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Peptides are the building blocks of collagen, which helps keep your skin firm and smooth.
—NBC News, 29 Jan. 2020
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The process of slow cooking your roast for hours breaks down the collagen and tenderizes even the toughest cuts of meat.
—Bre Richey, chicagotribune.com, 1 Mar. 2021
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For extra collagen, a few chicken feet will do the trick.
—Susan Puckett, CNN, 26 Feb. 2023
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Women, on the other hand, need more of that testosterone that keeps skin firm and full of collagen.
—Hana Hong, Marie Claire, 30 Aug. 2019
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When reached for comment, Seoul Mamas didn’t respond to a question about the use of collagen in the mask.
—Washington Post, 17 Dec. 2021
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Adding two scoops of collagen to your brew provides about 11 grams of protein.
—Cynthia Sass, Rd, Health.com, 26 Apr. 2021
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Adding two scoops of collagen to your brew provides about 11 grams of protein.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 9 May 2024
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This can also cause damage to the collagen fibers and other proteins that make up the eye, Chang added.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 26 Jan. 2024
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The red light for fine lines and wrinkles and collagen production.
—Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Feb. 2023
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It’s loaded with peptides to help strengthen and perk up the collagen.
—Samantha Mims, Essence, 6 Dec. 2023
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The inclusion of peptides and collagen also work to firm skin and smooth fine lines.
—Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 30 Nov. 2022
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The fragments had the waxy sheen of true Dead Sea Scrolls—a feature that stems from the breakdown of collagen in ancient parchment.
—Brigit Katz, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Mar. 2020
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This breakfast option is gluten-free, high in protein, and has 5g of collagen to help with joint and gut health.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2023
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The lower the collagen X level, the closer a kid is to being done growing.
—Katie Palmer, STAT, 14 May 2021
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Matcha lattes dusted with Moon Juice and laced with collagen and pearl.
—Elizabeth Nicholas, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2019
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That age group is when your collagen production starts to slow down, said King.
—Nicole Saunders, NBC News, 23 Oct. 2020
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This in turn supports the body’s collagen production, a key building block for skin and hair growth.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 11 July 2023
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Scars in the skin are sometimes caused by strands of collagen under the skin pulling down on the surface of the skin — often described as stakes of a tent pulling down on the skin.
—Dr. Mark Abdelmalek, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2022
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Kale is also a good source of vitamins A, C, E, and K, and has been shown to increase collagen and elastin levels in the skin.
—Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2022
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Brazil is the world’s largest exporter of beef, and as demand for collagen booms, more land will be needed to raise cattle.
—Sam Delgado, Vox, 17 Mar. 2025
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The loss of collagen is one of the top factors that cause telltale signs of aging—think fine lines, wrinkles, and skin sagging.
—Jessica Fields, Essence, 7 May 2025
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But sunscreen, which protects your skin against the breakdown of collagen, needn’t cost much.
—Garrett Munce, WSJ, 4 Nov. 2022
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Marrow bones and chicken feet will add more collagen and gelatin content to your broth.
—Ana Sanchez, chicagotribune.com, 17 Apr. 2021
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If desired, put a scoop of collagen peptides in the bottom of the mug before pouring in the coffee and stir to combine.
—Julia O'Malley, Anchorage Daily News, 31 Jan. 2020
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They could be used to rebuild collagen in athletes' knees.
—Jacqueline Detwiler, Popular Mechanics, 1 Feb. 2020
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These habits can lead to a loss of collagen and elastin, thus making sagging skin and wrinkles more likely.
—Jenn Sinrich, SELF, 2 Feb. 2022
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Dab it on with a finger before bed, and the retinol will boost circulation and collagen production to diminish dark circles and fill in fine lines.
—Deanna Pai, Glamour, 28 May 2025
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