It is easy to forget about how collagen benefits our bodies. There is a great deal misinformation about the role of this important protein to the human body. The truth is collagen is the most abundant protein in the body and protein is very important to the way we function. Collagen is also the largest [...]

    It seems to be generally accepted that collagen benefits the youthful look of our skin and it is the loss of collagen that promotes the production of winkles and sagging. This is of course accelerated by such lifestyle choices as smoking or over exposure to the suns rays. However it must be remembered [...]

16-year-old Anna Alexander-Holmes is not your average teenager. Studying for her exams in the hope of a career working with children, Anna spends over 20 hours each week training for competitions and trials all over the country. Taking time out of her busy schedule to visit the proto-col office, Anna was kind enough to give us an insight into her life. Proto-col’s Winnie Howard-Taylor asked Anna to explain in more detail the heptathlon and what her training involved.

We all know about the damage to the skin created by alcohol, smoking and the sun but did you know one of the healthy skin tips we should follow is to avoid consuming excess sugar?

Collagen is one of those substances that are fashionable in discussions on health these days but what is it exactly and what are some collagen benefits? Collagen is a durable substance with the consistency of glue that makes up around 30% of the body’s proteins. It is a fibrous material and contains large amounts of [...]

One of the most ignored substances in the human body is hyaluronic acid and yet is it quite important to health. Find out more about it and why we need to maintain its level.

Age is often given away by the condition of the neck and hands. Discover how this need not be the case and how you can look after these areas.

Many people are feeling the benefits of taking collagen capsules, so why should our animals miss out on the benefits? Well, now they don’t have to as they have their own.

Ever been confused about the effectiveness of collagen on improving the skin? This article will help explain more about this essential substance.

How one man recognised the opportunity offered by Proto-col’s collagen. Discover more here.