コラーゲン
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Meanings
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Refers to the structural protein found in skin, bones, and connective tissue. Commonly used in health, beauty, and food contexts.
from German Kollagen
Collagen helps maintain skin elasticity.
This supplement is rich in collagen.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉にコラーゲンが豊富だto be rich in collagen
Chicken wing tips are rich in collagen.
- コラーゲンを摂るto take in/consume collagen
I try to take collagen for the sake of my skin.
- コラーゲンが不足するfor collagen to be lacking/deficient
As you age, the collagen in your body becomes deficient.
- コラーゲンを生成するto produce/generate collagen
Vitamin C helps the body produce collagen.