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Collagen is a protein that forms the strong, flexible white fibres of the body's bone, cartilage, and connective tissue (such as tendons, ligaments, and skin).
Current as of: March 22, 2023
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine & Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Femi Olatunbosun MB, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology
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