Collagen is a protein that forms the strong, flexible white fibers of the body's bone, cartilage, and connective tissue (such as tendons, ligaments, and skin).
| By | Healthwise Staff |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Femi Olatunbosun, MB, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Last Revised | October 7, 2010 |
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