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DooDooSlinger t1_j29bs9e wrote

Reply to comment by CatalyticDragon in If collagen is a protein, and proteins are broken down during digestion, why would collagen or collagen supplements be beneficial? Is it just hype? by skepticated

This is not established. Several studies point towards dermatological or joint health application for instance.

https://europepmc.org/article/med/30681787?crsi=662497074&cicada_org_src=healthwebmagazine.com&cicada_org_mdm=direct&client=bot&client=bot

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12937-016-0130-8

https://www.iomcworld.org/open-access/efficacy-of-oral-collagen-in-joint-pain-osteoarthritis-and-rheumatoid-arthritis-46863.html

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CatalyticDragon t1_j2bl2g5 wrote

The second "study" was by a supplement company and used self reporting of pain (WOMAC). Zero evidence to suggest the collagen supplements drove that outcome.

Are the others any better?

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