Collagen Peptides: Should You Take Them?

Wendy Zukerman (0:00)

Collagen peptides, can they make you look younger and be healthier? Hi, I'm Wendy Zukerman, and this is Science Vs.

We're the show that pits facts against fixing your body. And today, we are diving into the science of collagen peptides because it's huge right now. It feels like everyone wants to be bursting with collagen. And apparently, the way to do it is by scooping up that white powder of collagen peptides and guzzling it down. Do that, and according to the well-fluences, not only will your skin be as bouncy as a baby's bottom, but you'll also be stronger and you'll heal from injuries faster.

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Proved skin suppleness, better skin hydration, better elasticity, and even a reduction in wrinkles.

Keith Baar (0:53)

You'll have less hair loss.

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Your nails will be stronger, better digestion. If you work out, you'll have better recovery.

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You often will find studies that show statistically significant improvements in collagen composition and skin appearance.

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If you are a bodybuilder, taking collagen is a non-negotiable.

Wendy Zukerman (1:10)

But of course, not everyone is on the collagen train. There are the collagen haters out there who say, eating collagen?

Wendy Zukerman (1:20)

What a load of baloney.

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Honestly, I've just been listening to a right load of old crap.

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I'll sum it up for you.

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Are there any health benefits to taking a collagen supplement?

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No.

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None. The biggest online scam I've seen in a while are collagen supplements.

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You can't produce collagen in your body by eating collagen. It doesn't work.

Wendy Zukerman (1:43)

So who's right? Are collagen peptides science-backed, or just another supplement scam?

If you'd rather buy funner kinds of white powder with your cash, is there anything else you can do to boost your collagen? If you have someone in your life who is obsessed with skincare or really trying to heal from a sports injury and keeps wondering, should they buy that collagen powder? Send them this episode because I think it's going to help. Science Vs. Collagen Peptides is coming up next.

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Wendy Zukerman (4:30)

Wendy here. Let's find out if you should be taking collagen peptides.

To kick us off, I want you to meet Clare Collins. She's a Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Newcastle in Australia, and she has noticed the buzz around collagen.

Clare Collins (4:45)

I think when you go on the Internet, you almost go, gee, am I the only one who's not consuming collagen?

Wendy Zukerman (4:52)

Collagen is a protein made up of amino acids, and you might not realize it, but you actually have collagen all over your body.

Clare Collins (5:00)

Collagen is in your skin, it's your hair, it's your nails, it's your muscles, it's in your bones and tendons. When you get a cut or a wound, and it's got a heal, but you're walking around and moving all the time, how on earth can a cut actually heal up?