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Collagen Confusion: Peptides, Powders, Types, and Hype
Posted by Lena Edwards MD on
Collagen supplements are everywhere. Powders. Gummies. Liquids. Capsules. Marine collagen. Bovine collagen. Hydrolyzed collagen. Collagen peptides. Types I, II, III, V, and X. Some products promise younger-looking skin. Others claim to strengthen your hair and nails, protect your joints, support your bones, or somehow do all of the above. It's enough to make you wonder whether you need a collagen supplement—or a chemistry degree. So, let's clear up some of the confusion. What Exactly Is Collagen? Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body and serves as an important structural component of your skin, bones, cartilage, tendons, ligaments,...