Collagen Supplements: Do They Really Work?
Your body’s natural production of collagen declines as you grow older,which can impact skin,hair,and nails,so some people choose to take collagen supplements to possibly prevent this decline – though the research in this space is still evolving.
What’s more, liquid collagen does not deliver unique or enhanced benefits, or increase bioavailability, compared with other forms of collagen.
“The fact that collagen is in liquid form does not make it more accessible for the body,” says Wagner. “This is a marketing tactic. The benefit of collagen itself is not independently better as it’s a dry powder or a liquid.”
In general, limited research suggests there might potentially be some benefits to taking collagen supplements.
May Boost Skin and Nail Health
“A limitation of this research is that most participants were women, and the dosing of hydrolyzed collagen [a form of collagen that’s broken down into smaller pieces, known as peptides] varied between studies,” says Brittany Brown, RDthe owner of Feeding Babies Nourishing Souls in Nova Scotia, Canada. “Still, the findings were consistent – taking hydrolyzed collagen for at least eight weeks helps improve skin hydration and elasticity.”
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