Type I, II or III. Bovine, marine, porcine or chicken. Hydrolysed collagen peptides or non-hydrolysed? You’d be forgiven if you were a little bit confused when it comes to collagen and what one to choose. So, we’ve written a guide so you can make an informed decision...
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Collagen supplements: The bottom line
Taking collagen is associated with a number of health benefits and very few known risks. To start, supplements may improve skin health by reducing wrinkles and dryness. They may also help increase muscle mass, prevent bone loss, and relieve joint pain. People have...
Collagen supplements vs. foods containing collagen
Collagen is found in the connective tissues of animals. Thus, foods like chicken skin, pork skin, beef, and fish are sources of collagen. Foods that contain gelatin, such as bone broth, also provide collagen. More research is needed to determine whether eating...
Collagen supplements: multiple possible health benefits
Collagen supplements may have a wide range of other health benefits, these still need to be studied further but here are some other potential benefits: Hair and nails. Taking collagen may increase the strength of your nails by preventing brittleness. Additionally, it...
Collagen supplements: support heart health
Researchers have theorised that taking collagen supplements may help reduce the risk of heart-related conditions. Collagen provides structure to your arteries, which are the blood vessels that carry blood from your heart to the rest of your body. Without enough...
Collagen – supports muscle mass
Between 1–10% of muscle tissue is composed of collagen. This protein is necessary to keep your muscles strong and functioning properly. Studies suggest that collagen supplements help boost muscle mass in people with sarcopenia, the loss of muscle mass that happens...