Conclusion: The findings of improved hydration and elasticity were also confirmed in the subgroup meta-analysis. Based on results, ingestion of hydrolyzed collagen for 90 days is effective in reducing skin aging, as it reduces wrinkles and improves skin elasticity and hydration.
Does Collagen help with skin & hair?
Yes, for most people. 96% of 71 people who reported on Collagen for skin & hair say it improved. 3% noticed no change and 1% say it got worse. That is above the typical result for skin & hair (90% across 19 options).
Skin & hair: what users report
96%better71 reports · medium confidence
68 better2 no change1 worse
Ranked #1 of 19 for skin & hair.
What people say about Collagen and skin & hair
“My knees were getting rather janky and then I started the collagen and in a few months, they were 95 percent better.”
“Taking collagen fixed my creaky badminton knee, and it definitely makes a difference on my skin texture.”
“I take mine a scoop in oatmeal 2x a day and a scoop in kefir before bed. Biggest benefit is improved sleep.”
“5g collagen [in stack]... skin is grabbing me tighter... apron belly has drastically decreased.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong9 meta-analyses · 22 trials on PubMed
Int J Dermatol · 2021
Effects of hydrolyzed collagen supplementation on skin aging: a systematic review and meta-analysisJ Cosmet Dermatol · 2020
Collagen supplementation for skin health: A mechanistic systematic reviewConclusion: In this systematic review, three different mechanisms of action were clarified for the intervention. Direct effects of collagen peptides on fibroblasts, M2-like macrophages, and oral tolerance-related mechanisms are the possible mechanisms for the beneficial effects of collagen supplementation.
Side effects people mention
fatigue 2insomnia 2drowsiness 2histamine episode 1joint inflammation 1
What else is Collagen used for?
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