Your dog’s collagen fibers are constantly being broken down and repaired.
Collagen breaks down in two ways: biologically, by enzymes in the body, and mechanically, through stretching or tearing.
At the same time, collagen is being produced and broken down. When the body produces more collagen than breaks down, the fibers become stronger and more resistant to damage.
There isn't an easy way to measure how much collagen your dog has. However, we know from studies in both humans and animals that collagen production slows down with age.
For example, a study on rats showed that by 24 months, their collagen production had dropped by 10 times compared to when they were 1 month old.(1)
The body creates collagen by combining amino acids—proline, glycine, and hydroxyproline.
So even in younger dogs, Pawable collagen provides the essential nutrients needed to support collagen production.
(1) PK Mays - Age-related changes in collagen synthesis and degradation in rat tissues.
