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Collagen supplements are widely marketed for skin, joint, and overall health, but scientific evidence remains weak.

Collagen is broken down into amino acids during digestion, making its direct benefits uncertain.

Some studies suggest hydrolyzed collagen may improve skin hydration and elasticity, but many are industry-funded and lack independent verification.

Regulatory bodies like EFSA have not approved health claims due to insufficient evidence.

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[–] TheTechnician27@lemmy.world 9 points 6 days ago

Collagen is broken down into amino acids during digestion, making its direct benefits uncertain.

That's a hell of an understatement. So many foods are complete proteins. Hell, you could just have some tofu for dinner and probably exceed a hundredfold what this stupid little supplement is giving you. Literally just snake oil as so many supplements are thanks to the disgusting lack of actual regulation for their claims.