systematic_review
    2019
    High Quality

    Oral collagen supplementation and skin elasticity: a systematic review of randomized placebo-controlled trials

    Choi FD, Sung CT, Juhasz ML, Mesinkovsk NA

    Published in Journal of Drugs in Dermatology

    Methodology

    Systematic review of randomised placebo-controlled trials of oral collagen peptides measuring skin elasticity, hydration and dermal collagen density.

    Key Findings

    Oral collagen supplementation increased skin elasticity, hydration and dermal collagen density with no reported adverse events.

    Conclusions

    Collagen peptides measurably improve skin elasticity.

    Limitations

    Many trials industry funded; short durations.

    Supplements Studied

    Oral collagen supplementation increased skin elasticity, hydration and dermal collagen density

    Outcomes Measured

    Oral collagen supplementation increased skin elasticity, hydration and dermal collagen density with no reported adverse events.

    Oral collagen supplementation increased skin elasticity, hydration and dermal collagen density with no reported adverse events.

    Study Details

    Year:2019
    Sample Size:805
    Duration:12 weeks
    Quality Score:7/10

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