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How to Look Younger: 6 Habits Ranked by the Strength of the Evidence
The habits with the strongest evidence for younger-looking skin are, in order: daily broad-spectrum sunscreen; not smoking; a topical retinoid or bakuchiol; daily hydrolyzed collagen for 8–12 weeks or longer;... Read more...
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When Is the Best Time to Take Collagen? What the Research Actually Shows
For skin, no clinical trial has compared taking collagen in the morning with taking it at night. The trials that showed benefits had people take it once a day, every... Read more...
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Collagen on GLP-1 Medications: What It Can and Can't Do for Skin, Hair and Muscle
GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) reduce appetite so much that many people undereat protein. That can speed up the loss of muscle and contribute... Read more...
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Does Sugar Cancel Out Your Collagen? Glycation, Gummies and Your Skin
Yes, sugar can damage collagen over time. When blood glucose is high, sugar molecules attach to collagen fibres and form cross-links called advanced glycation end products (AGEs). AGEs make collagen... Read more...