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Collagen Supplements: Promising but Not a Cure-All

10/22/2025

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Collagen supplements may improve skin hydration and elasticity and reduce wrinkles, but evidence remains inconclusive due to study quality and bias.
A study showed collagen users had fewer wrinkles and improved skin hydration over eight weeks.
Dermatologist Dr. Shilpi Khetarpal advises against relying solely on collagen supplements and recommends vitamin C and retinoids.
Experts urge a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle rather than depending on collagen supplements for skin health.

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Story summary

Collagen supplements may improve skin hydration and elasticity and reduce wrinkles, but evidence remains inconclusive due to study quality and bias.
A study showed collagen users had fewer wrinkles and improved skin hydration over eight weeks.
Dermatologist Dr. Shilpi Khetarpal advises against relying solely on collagen supplements and recommends vitamin C and retinoids.
Experts urge a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle rather than depending on collagen supplements for skin health.