Sentences with phrase «collagen fibres in»

The increased prevalence among diabetics (particularly insulin - dependent diabetics) may be due to glucose molecules sticking to the collagen fibres in the joint capsule, which causes stiffness.

The effect of mangiferin on wrinkle formation, skin thickness, and changes in collagen fibres in hairless mice exposed to UV radiation was tested.

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Bones form as cells mineralise, depositing tiny crystals of hydroxyapatite in a matrix of collagen fibres.

As the tendon heals, the collagen fibres are initially laid down in a rather disorganised manner, in large quantities.

Combined with a commercial serum containing skin growth factor, use of the beauty patch — which is based on electrical energy from sugar and air — led to a 90 % percent increase in collagen fibres, which help to keep the skin supple, after the two - week test.

Scientific summary: Fibroblasts are the major mesenchymal cell type in connective tissue and deposit the collagen and elastic fibres of the extracellular matrix (ECM).

In your 40s, collagen fibres stiffen and break apart, resulting in skin crevices and furrows known more kindly as lines and wrinkleIn your 40s, collagen fibres stiffen and break apart, resulting in skin crevices and furrows known more kindly as lines and wrinklein skin crevices and furrows known more kindly as lines and wrinkles.

This causes small tears in the collagen fibres, which slowly wear down the integrity of the proteins.

A further ageing catalyst is excessive exposure to the sun's UV rays, which breaks down collagen and elastin fibres, resulting in poor skin texture and quality.

If the collagen fibres are not optimally repaired, spaces and gaps emerge, resulting in wrinkles and ill - supported skin that's crepey and saggy (think of a tent without poles).

TIP 7: Proteins in chicken, beef, fish, nuts, legumes and beans help strengthen collagen fibre and reduce cellulite appearance.

Extra collagen fibre production is said to also result in greater contouring.

-- Good quality supplements with collagen are often recommended to reduce the appearance of cellulite by strengthening weak collagen fibres found in skin.

According to the renowned dermatologist Cheryl Karcher, MD the key cause of cellulite are the structural changes in the collagen fibres (weakness of the connective tissue) caused by hormonal imbalances, lack of exercise (poor muscle tone), sluggish blood circulation and excess fat.