This protein can be consumed in capsules, pills, and beverages. But is it a miraculous solution to improve the appearance of the face?

Collagen can be consumed in a variety of presentations, from capsules and pills to beverages. The promise? To achieve a much smoother and more luscious skin through the reduction of fine lines and wrinkles. However, is it really a miraculous solution or simply a trend that promises more than it can achieve?

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The consumption of collagen for the skin

Collagen is a natural protein that is part of the skin, as well as bone and cartilage. Collagen is the element that gives elasticity and strength to the skin that covers the whole body. Over the years, the production of this protein is much slower and as a result appear lines and wrinkles, in the case of the skin. Also, over time joint problems can occur.

For that reason, it is based the idea that consuming more collagen the greater the elasticity of the skin will be. Therefore, when consuming this protein the result will be that the lines of expression and wrinkles will be less visible. However, this is not entirely true, especially when we talk about the consumption of collagen. The problem of the consumption of this protein in capsules, pills, shakes, and other presentations, is that the collagen consumed in these forms does not reach the skin directly, but the digestive tract and from there it decomposes.

Once the collagen is broken down, the body uses the different components of it to produce its own collagen. In other words, the consumption of collagen can be considered positive for general health, but it is not directly linked to the skin. The reason? The body will produce more collagen, but it can go to the joints, bones, and so on; thus, there is no way to guarantee that it goes directly to the skin.

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In conclusion, the consumption of collagen can be considered positive for the good health of the organism in general. However, promises to reduce expression lines and wrinkles are simply promises.

The truth is that the skin can be benefited, but to be able to observe the desired results, it will take a long time, since there is no way to guarantee that the collagen is directed only to the face. On the contrary, the collagen will be distributed throughout the body and there is no way to know the proportion of it.

Is collagen consumption good for the skin? Yes, as for bones and joints. However, these benefits, especially those of an aesthetic nature, will not be seen in the short and medium term after consumption. Therefore, it is important of always consulting with specialists in the area and not making false expectations based on deceptive advertising.

Latin American Post | Cristina García
Translated from “¿Consumir colágeno realmente elimina arrugas y líneas de expresión?”