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Is collagen all hype?

Is collagen all hype?

Science Weekly vor 3 Wochen

Dr Xand van Tulleken tells Madeleine Finlay what collagen does in the body, how we can get it without splashing out on expensive supplements, and why getting to the truth behind wellness claims can be so hard

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Collagen powders, gummies and pills have boomed in popularity in
recent years boosted by claims that they smooth wrinkles, promote
glossy hair and help with joint pain. Amid the noise it can be hard
to figure out whether there’s any actual science behind the promise
of looking younger for longer. Luckily Dr Xand van Tulleken has
spent the past three years writing Make me well: a quest to
understand the confusing world of wellness, and his chapter on
collagen dives deep into the evidence. He tells Madeleine Finlay
what collagen does in the body, how we can get it without splashing
out on expensive supplements, and why getting to the truth behind
wellness claims can be so hard. Help support our independent
journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod