collagen
noun
col·la·gen
ˈkä-lə-jən 
: any of a group of fibrous proteins that occur in vertebrates as the chief constituent of connective tissue fibrils and in bones and yield gelatin and glue upon boiling with water
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Ana Morales, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
Enter Cofactor by Elysium Health—a powerhouse 4-in-1 formula with bioactive collagen peptides, nicotinamide riboside to boost NAD+ levels and support cellular function, hyaluronic acid for hydration and elasticity, and vitamin C, a key player in collagen production.
—Kate Donnelly, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
These petite analog devices boost circulation, support collagen production, depuff your body, and soothe tired muscles.
—Allure, 14 Apr. 2025
Vitamin C Boosts immunity, aids iron absorption, supports collagen production.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
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“Collagen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collagen. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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collagen
noun
col·la·gen
ˈkäl-ə-jən
: a protein that occurs in the form of fibers, does not dissolve, is found in connective tissue, and forms glue and gelatin upon boiling with water
Medical Definition
collagen
noun
col·la·gen
ˈkäl-ə-jən
: an insoluble fibrous protein of vertebrates that is the chief constituent of the fibrils of connective tissue (as in skin and tendons) and of the organic substance of bones and yields gelatin and glue on prolonged heating with water
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