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
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