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Is collagen a lie? - video

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Is collagen a lie? - video

Collagen powders, gummies and pills have boomed in popularity in recent years boosted by claims that they smooth wrinkles, promote glossy hair and help with joint pain.

Amid the noise it can be hard to figure out whether there’s any actual science behind the promise of looking younger for longer.

Luckily Dr Xand van Tulleken has spent the past three years writing Make me well: a quest to understand the confusing world of wellness , and his chapter on collagen dives deep into the evidence.

He tells Madeleine Finlay what collagen does in the body, how we can get it without splashing out on expensive supplements, and why getting to the truth behind wellness claims can be so hard Continue reading...

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