Collagen
OtherMakes up about 75% of skin; synthesis decreases about 1% per year with aging
Health Benefits
Health conditions that Collagen may influence, based on research.
Improves
- Osteoarthritis
Meta-analytic results do not support strong conclusions for collagen supplements reducing osteoarthritis symptoms
Source: How Not to Age
- Skin Aging
Oral collagen supplementation described as having weak evidence; safety concerns about heavy metal contamination raised
Source: How Not to Age
Sources
- How Not to Age