Normal aging – It is estimated that after the age of 30, collagen production could decrease by 1% a year, so by age 50, the body could lose 20% of its capacity to produce collagen.
Injury – In specific areas of the body such as muscles and joints, when the body sustains an injury, it utilizes its resources to heal the injury. If the body is already lacking in collagen, it can further exacerbate the deficiency.
Lifestyle aging – Sun damage, smoking, drugs, alcohol, processed foods, hormonal imbalances, sickness, and more can have a drastic negative effect on the body’s ability to produce collagen