Bifidobacterium animalis is a bacteria that naturally makes its home in the human body. It lives in the large intestines and is necessary for food digestion. The function of the bacteria deals with space and food consumption.
Gelatin, which is used in food and industry, is collagen that has been irreversibly hydrolyzed. Collagen also has many medical uses in treating complications of the bones and skin. The name collagen comes from the Greek ÎºÏÎ»Î»Î± (kolla), kÃ³lla  meaning , glue and -suffix, -Î³Î­Î½, gen denoting. producing
Kale and other dark-green vegetables aid the body in producing collagen and using protein. Soymilk and other soybean-based foods contain genistein, an element that aids in collagen production. Fresh cucumbers are high in sulfur, which is important to collagen production. Beets are a good source of collagen.