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title: "Collagen I, II, III, V and X"
url: "https://www.greenpharm.sk/en/glossary/collagen-i-ii-iii-v-and-x/"
type: "glossary"
published: "2023-08-23T16:55:19+02:00"
modified: "2024-08-12T19:29:01+02:00"
author: "Diana Vargová"
---

**Collagen** is a popular nutritional supplement. This protein has very important functions in our body. It: 

- ensures skin elasticity
- accelerates wound and bone healing
- helps with blood clotting 

**Collagen types:**

There are about 16 types of collagen that perform various functions in the body. Here are some of them:

- **Type I collagen** is the most abundant type of collagen in human tissues (accounting for approximately 90% of collagen in the human body) and is found mainly in the skin and bones.
- **Type II collagen** is the most abundant in cartilage tissues.
- **Type III collagen** is collagen that supports the structure of muscles, organs and arteries.
- **Type V collagen** is particularly beneficial for hair and is also present in the placenta.
- **Type X collagen** is found in cartilage and is helpful in healing and new bone formation.

The only collagen that contains all 5 types of collagen is [Multi Collagen.](https://www.greenpharm.sk/products/multi-collagen/)