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Collagen supplements should not be seen as a “quick fix” for wrinkles, experts have said, but they do have “legitimate” benefits.<\/p>\n
New research from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) analysed evidence from 16 reviews and 113 trials involving almost 8,000 patients worldwide.<\/p>\n
The review found that the supplements taken over a long period could improve skin elasticity and hydration, and reduce the symptoms of arthritis, such as stiff and painful joints.<\/p>\n
However, they did not significantly affect skin roughness.<\/p>\n
It said the products should be positioned for people seeking “holistic” skin maintenance.<\/p>\n
And it found the supplements represent a “legitimate” additional anti-ageing treatment for women<\/a><\/strong> who have gone through the menopause or patients with UV-damaged skin.<\/p>\n “Collagen may be best positioned not as an anti-wrinkle ‘quick fix’ but as a foundational dermal support for individuals seeking holistic skin maintenance,” researchers said.<\/p>\n The supplements therefore support an “inside-out model of skin rejuvenation”, the study found, acting as “agents of deeper tissue regeneration” rather than “superficial cosmetic aids”.<\/p>\n ‘Bold claims’<\/strong><\/p>\n Lee Smith, a professor of public health at ARU, said: “Bold claims have been made in relation to collagen supplementation and often by those marketing the product.<\/p>\n “For example, ‘promises’ have been made by manufacturers that collagen supplementation results in significant, rapid, and full-body anti-ageing.<\/p>\n “Collagen is not a cure-all, but it does have credible benefits when used consistently over time, particularly for skin and osteoarthritis.<\/p>\n “Our findings show clear benefits in key areas of healthy ageing, while also dispelling some of the myths surrounding its use.”<\/p>\n He added: “If we define anti-ageing as a product or technique designed to prevent the appearance of getting older, then I believe our findings do support this claim for some parameters.<\/p>\n “For example, an improvement in skin tone and moisture is associated with a more youthful looking appearance.”<\/p>\n Cost implications<\/strong><\/p>\n But consumers should be mindful of the cost, according to Shefalee Loth, a nutritionist at consumer group Which?<\/p>\n Read more from Sky News:<\/strong> Reacting to the study, she said: “Collagen supplements are often marketed with bold anti-ageing claims, but scientific evidence to support them is limited.<\/p>\n “It’s worth remembering that there are currently no approved health claims for collagen supplements on the nutrition and health claims register.<\/p>\n “The cost of taking collagen can mount up quickly. Most supplements cost at least \u00a325 a month for daily use, and studies suggest they need to be taken consistently for the best results.<\/p>\n “Consumers should be cautious about brand claims and weigh up the potential benefits against the cost before committing to long-term use.”<\/p>\n The study’s authors acknowledged that further analysis was needed of factors like collagen dosage and how long it is taken, and whether body composition impact its effectiveness.<\/p>\n The review was published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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