{"id":182950,"date":"2026-05-31T23:00:52","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T17:30:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/?p=182950"},"modified":"2026-06-01T09:31:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T04:01:23","slug":"thinking-about-taking-collagen-heres-what-experts-want-you-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/thinking-about-taking-collagen-heres-what-experts-want-you-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Thinking About Taking Collagen? Here\u2019s What Experts Want You To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nYou can find collagen-based powders, fluids, candies, or pills at any health store or browse through social media and discover that they boast great skin, nails that feel strong, and hair that is healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u200bThese collagen supplements have gained popularity with both bloggers and celebrities as one of the biggest wellness and beauty fads of late. However, do they work, or are they another overpriced product that people find on the internet?<\/span><\/p>\n

\u200bTo answer this question, adult professionals have a slightly longer answer than just saying yes or no.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u200bAlthough some studies have shown that collagen supplements improve the moisture content and ability of our skin to stretch\/elasticity, experts still suggest that simply taking supplements will not replace a balanced diet and lifestyle or complete skin care products.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here’s what some medical professionals and the best level of evidence available right now state regarding collagen supplements?<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is Collagen?<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Collagen is a structural protein found throughout the body. In particular, it is found in<\/span><\/p>\n