Are collagen peptides beneficial for maintaining skin youth, and what other factors are essential for regular intake to promote healthy skin aging?

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From the Research

Benefits of Collagen Peptides for Skin Health

  • Collagen peptides have been shown to improve skin hydration, elasticity, and reduce wrinkles 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
  • Studies have demonstrated that ingestion of hydrolyzed collagen for 90 days can reduce skin aging by improving skin elasticity and hydration 1
  • Collagen peptides can increase the expression of genes related to collagen, elastin, and versican in human dermal fibroblasts, which can help maintain skin firmness and elasticity 2

Essential Factors for Regular Intake to Promote Healthy Skin Aging

  • Daily supplementation with 5g of collagen peptides can positively affect visible signs of skin and nail aging 3
  • Oral intake of collagen peptide can improve hydration, elasticity, desquamation, and wrinkling in human skin 4
  • Combination of collagen peptides with other nutrients such as vitamin C may not enhance the effect of collagen peptides on skin properties 5
  • Standardized skin care can create an equal baseline for the assessment of the efficacy of collagen peptides on skin parameters 3

Key Findings

  • Collagen peptides can improve skin density, moisture, and elasticity, as well as reduce wrinkle visibility and improve nail color 3
  • The effects of collagen peptides on skin health can be observed within 28 days of supplementation 3
  • Collagen peptides are safe to ingest and do not show any side effects during clinical study periods 4

References

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Research

Effects of collagen tripeptide supplement on skin properties: a prospective, randomized, controlled study.

Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy : official publication of the European Society for Laser Dermatology, 2014

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