Collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies and serves as the structural foundation for youthful skin, though we naturally lose about 1% annually after age 25. The loss accelerates as we age, affected by factors like UV exposure, smoking, and high-sugar diets, but we can combat this through proper nutrition and lifestyle changes. • Collagen makes up 30% of the protein in our bodies and gives skin its firmness and elasticity • UV rays from the sun are a major culprit in breaking down ...