Interest in collagen supplements continues to grow – and for good reason. That’s because despite rubbish claims that are way off the mark that there is ‘no evidence they work’ and ‘the collagen industry funds all the research’, the reality is very different. In past blog posts, I’ve delved into hydrolysed collagen supplements and skin health. There are now dozens of blinded … [Read more...] about Arthritis relief: can collagen supplements help?
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Collagen supplements: a promising aid in tendon repair
Tendons are collagen-infused super-strong bridges that connect muscles to bones helping you to move your limbs. When overused, overloaded or damaged, these same tendons can cause us a lot of pain and movement impairment. Aside from medical treatments and physiotherapy rehabilitation programs that help tendon injuries heal, there has been growing interest in how specialised … [Read more...] about Collagen supplements: a promising aid in tendon repair
Collagen supplements: the science behind the health benefits
It was back in March 2021 that I first tackled the topic of collagen supplements. It proved to be one of my most popular blog posts of the year. And for good reason. There is growing scientific evidence to support many of the health claims made about collagen. From improving skin health to even helping with sports injury recovery and osteoarthritis. In this post, I give an … [Read more...] about Collagen supplements: the science behind the health benefits
Are collagen supplements legit or just Insta influencer fairy dust?
Collagen supplements are big business. And is it any wonder when they are touted as the solution for ever youthful and glowing skin. With plenty of A-list celebrities singing its praises, it is no wonder collagen is having its moment in the spotlight. And a look at Google Trends shows search interest in collagen supplements really took off at the start of 2019 and it is showing … [Read more...] about Are collagen supplements legit or just Insta influencer fairy dust?