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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.”
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“Taking collagen fixed my creaky badminton knee, and it definitely makes a difference on my skin texture.”
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“I take mine a scoop in oatmeal 2x a day and a scoop in kefir before bed. Biggest benefit is improved sleep.”
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“5g collagen [in stack]... skin is grabbing me tighter... apron belly has drastically decreased.”
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What the research says

AResearch: Strong9 meta-analyses · 22 trials on PubMed
J Cosmet Dermatol · 2020
Collagen supplementation for skin health: A mechanistic systematic review

Conclusion: 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?

Information only — not medical advice. How we count

Does Collagen help with skin & hair? 96% of 71 users say yes — PlainPill