Is it true that … taking collagen supplements slows signs of ageing?

Many people take collagen powders and pills in the hope of looking younger for longer, but there are better ways to improve your chancesCollagen is one of the body’s building blocks. Made up of amino acids absorbed from the protein we eat, there are more than 20 subtypes found everywhere – from our bones and muscles to organs. Types I, II, and III are the most common in skin, cartilage and connective tissue, helping with strength and elasticity.In recent years collagen has become known as the protein that keeps the skin on our face young-looking, with collagen powders and pills promising to slow signs of ageing – but is there any truth in those claims? Continue reading...

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