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What does EC stand for?

Elastin and Collagen


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Samples in periodicals archive:
Reduce elastin and collagen production together with damaged cells can reduce firmness, skin elasticity, and introduce wrinkles, sagging and loose skin.
Threonine is important constituent in many body proteins and is necessary for the formation of tooth enamel protein, elastin and collagen.
This is why an increase in stem cells under our skin may help to create a more youthful cell that would replenish elastin and collagen and may make us look younger.
Smoking stimulates the production of free radicals that damage the elastin and collagen.
When there is not enough elastin and collagen produced underneath the skin, its elasticity and moisture are also affected.
It is the beginning of decay of elastin and collagen, two substances absolutely necessary for the elasticity and strength of the skin.
Increases elasticity by boosting elastin and collagen.
Sagging skin "WITH the breakdown of elastin and collagen, skin loses its ability to plump back up.

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