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The intake of Collagen can be beneficial to our body in the following ways:-
Improvement of skin condition
According to Patricia et al. (2015) and Borumand & Sibilla (2015), oral supplementation of collagen was effective in the improvement of skin elasticity and structure of dermis. It also showed a positive effect reducing wrinkles and large pores after three months of consumption.
Joint Health
Collagen showed improvement in some measures of pain in men and women with osteoarthritis or arthritic conditions, and possibly reduces the risk of joint deterioration in a high-risk group, such as athletes. Orally administered collagen hydrolysate accumulates in cartilage and stimulates the synthesis of extracellular matrix macromolecules by chondrocytes (Bello & Oesser, 2006).
Hair and Nails
Study showed a significant improvement in hair dryness and dullness as well as nail splitting, peeling and hardness by receiving the supplement formulation that contained peptides, lipids, hyaluronic acid, and collagen as its active ingredients (Yagoda & Gan, 2014).
References
Bello, A.E. & Oesser, S. (2006). Collagen hydrolysate for the treatment of osteoarthritis and other joint disorders: a review of the literature. Current Medical Research and Opinion, 22(11), 2221-2232.
Borumand, M. & Sibilla, S. (2015). Effects of a nutritional supplement containing collagen peptides on skin elasticity, hydration and wrinkles. Journal of Medical Nutrition & Nutraceuticals, 4(1), 47-53.
Patricia, M. C., Maisa, O. M., Livia, S. C. & Marina, M. F. (2015). An Oral Supplementation Based on Hydrolyzed Collagen and Vitamins Improves Skin Elasticity and Dermis Echogenicity: A Clinical Placebo-Controlled Study. Clinical Pharmacology & Biopharmaceutics, 4(3). https://doi.org/10.4172/2167-065X.1000142
Yagoda, M. R., Gan, E. H. (2014). A Nutritional Supplement Formulated with Peptides, Lipids, Collagen and Hyaluronic Acid Optimizes Key Aspects of Physical Appearance in Nails, Hair and Skin. Journal of Nutrition & Food Sciences, S5. https://doi.org/10.4172/2155-9600.S5-002
