How to Use collagen in a Sentence

collagen

noun
Definition of collagennext
  • That’s because collagen loss doesn’t stop at the rims of your eyes.
    — Didi Gluck, Allure, 5 Dec. 2023
  • 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
  • For extra collagen, a few chicken feet will do the trick.
    — Susan Puckett, CNN, 26 Feb. 2023
  • 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
  • Adding two scoops of collagen to your brew provides about 11 grams of protein.
    — Cynthia Sass, Rd, Health.com, 26 Apr. 2021
  • Adding two scoops of collagen to your brew provides about 11 grams of protein.
    — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 9 May 2024
  • 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
  • The red light for fine lines and wrinkles and collagen production.
    — Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Feb. 2023
  • It’s loaded with peptides to help strengthen and perk up the collagen.
    — Samantha Mims, Essence, 6 Dec. 2023
  • The inclusion of peptides and collagen also work to firm skin and smooth fine lines.
    — Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 30 Nov. 2022
  • 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
  • The lower the collagen X level, the closer a kid is to being done growing.
    — Katie Palmer, STAT, 14 May 2021
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • But sunscreen, which protects your skin against the breakdown of collagen, needn’t cost much.
    — Garrett Munce, WSJ, 4 Nov. 2022
  • Marrow bones and chicken feet will add more collagen and gelatin content to your broth.
    — Ana Sanchez, chicagotribune.com, 17 Apr. 2021
  • 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
  • The best types of protein, according to Bikman, are whey, egg whites and collagen.
    — Hlth Code, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 Nov. 2021
  • Check out our guides to the best anti-aging wrinkle creams and the best collagen-boosting creams for your money.
    — Catharine Malzahn, Good Housekeeping, 11 Oct. 2022
  • The soft tissue was first to fossilize, encasing the 3D network of collagen-like fibers that formed the sponge’s skeleton.
    — Washington Post, 29 July 2021
  • The soft tissue was first to fossilize, encasing the 3-D network of collagen-like fibers that formed the sponge's skeleton.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 29 July 2021
  • Gone are the days when women had only collagen as an option.
    — Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2021
  • When your collagen supplies start to decrease around 25, some women start to see some creases and fine lines.
    — Emily Shiffer, Women's Health, 17 May 2023
  • These molecules can then cause inflammation and break down the collagen in the skin.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 Nov. 2023
  • Of course, the work of collagen stimulation is never done.
    — Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2023
  • This one-two punch creates more robust collagen and thickens the skin to soften the appearance of stretch marks.
    — Elise Tabin, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 Dec. 2022
  • He was blown away by the succulent richness of the tail, cooked skillfully on the charcoal grill until its skin formed a crispy sheath around the juicy collagen.
    — Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 May 2022
  • There are also hot and cold attachments sold separately to help boost collagen and quell puffiness, making the TheraFace Pro an eight-in-one device.
    — Emily Orofino, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
  • This dryness-fighting blend also reduces oxidative stress, stimulates collagen production, and increases cell turnover to brighten and smooth.
    — Nicol Natale, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025

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