Collagen supplements for healthier skin
After a few weeks, you might notice a difference. A dietitian's top collagen supplements for skin health You've probably heard of collagen but do you actually know what it is and how it affects your body? A quick refresher: Collagen is a protein that's found in several body parts, including tendons, ligaments, muscles, and skin. Some of its widely discussed benefits include joint pain relief, muscle mass growth, and yes, healthier skin. Most people get collagen from their diet, through foods that contain collagen (chicken, fish), and from foods that help your body make collagen (berries, garlic). However, the absorption from food may not be as efficient as from supplements. As we age, the collagen in our bodies tends to break down — it also becomes harder to create it. That's where supplementation may help. All collagen supplements have the potential to improve y...
