Do collagen supplements work? Many studies show that they do! On this page you’ll find a summary of some of the existing studies that have investigated the effect of collagen supplementation on skin health, appearance and aging, as well as joint and muscle health. If you want to look at the actual studies, the references with…
What is collagen? The name collagen comes from the greek word kólla which means glue and the word –gen which means producing. Collagen is sometimes referred to as the glue of the body, as it is responsible for holding the body together! Collagen is a protein made up from amino acids. It is the most abundant protein in the body…
Skin physiology: The structure and funtion of the skin Did you know that the skin is the body’s largest organ? The skin reflects the health of the body and one of the reasons for this is that ill health can manifest itself on the skin, e.g. in the form of skin problems such as acne…
