Collagen is the main structural in the of a body's various . As the main component of connective tissue, it is the most abundant protein in mammals. 25% to 35% of a mammalian body's protein content is collagen. are bound together to form a of elongated known as a . The is mostly found in such as , , , , and . is vital for collagen synthesis, and improves the production of collagen.Although the term bovine can refer to cow, yak, antelope, bison, or water buffalo, bovine collagen primarily comes from cows. Bovine collagen is made by boiling cow bones, connective tissue, cartilage, or hides in water, after which the collagen is extracted, dried, and made into a powdered form.
Collagen