General · 27 February 2026
Review of 113 trials finds collagen boosts skin moisture
Researchers at Anglia Ruskin University analysed 113 trials involving nearly 8,000 people to test supplement claims. The team discovered that daily intake increases moisture and skin flexibility but fails to eliminate wrinkles. Evidence also suggests the protein helps relieve joint stiffness and pain associated with arthritis. Experts concluded the pills offer maintenance rather than a quick fix for ageing.
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