Research scientist Lauren Dewsbury explores using collagen supplementation for skin health.
In recent years, collagen supplementation has garnered significant attention from the public and the medical community for its potential role in skin health and longevity. With age, natural collagen production decreases at a rate of ~1-1.5% annually, leading to visible signs of ageing such as wrinkles, increased skin laxity and loss of moisture.1
For women, this decline is particularly pronounced during menopause, where oestrogen loss dramatically accelerates skin ageing, resulting in a further 30% loss of collagen in the five years following menopause.2 Beyond the skin, collagen loss also has significant influences on other key tissues implicated in ageing, such as joints, bone and muscle.3 It's clear that supporting endogenous collagen production is critical, however, does the clinical science…
