When it comes to collagen - how do you take yours?
There are parties where people even drink shots of the anti-ageing supplement, often followed by a hefty tequila - though the latter is probably not recommended in the quest for youthful, peachy skin.
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body, and forms the scaffolding that helps maintain the structural integrity of our skin and musculoskeletal system.
In short, collagen helps to keep our skin plump, our joints and bones strong, and our hair and nails healthy.
It's become so treasured that some dermatologists recommend "banking" it - investing in our collagen supply early so we have surplus when the inevitable happens.
Yes. The inevitable. Ageing. Sigh.
Our collagen supply naturally starts to decrease, on average around 1% a year, as we reach our mid to late 20s, external.
The speed of its decline depends on factors like our exposure to the sun, diet, and stress levels.
But is there credible science to say supplements can replenish our dwindling supply? And if so, what's the best way of getting it into our bodies?
[SRC] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjr5zj12ye1o
