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What is Elastin?

2017-05-15

 

Elastin is another protein of the body, which helps the body resume its form after contracting or expanding, also found in the connective tissues. The name clearly illustrates the main role that elastin plays in the body, that of making the tissues elastic. Apart from giving your skin a healthy and young look, elastin is also the protein what lines blood vessels and arteries, allowing them to adjust to variations of blood pressure throughout the day. The same goes for the lungs, bladder and elastic cartilage.
Low elastin levels in the body result in medical conditions affecting the correct function of the above mentioned organs. Elastin is mainly produced in the womb and no longer produced by the body after puberty. This means that the care a person shows the skin from here on will be visible. The biggest enemies of elastin are sun exposure, tobacco, changes in weight, harsh weather conditions, dehydration, lack of sleep, stress.