Overview
Skin and vascular collagen.
Mechanism of action
Component of skin, blood vessels, organs.
Effects on the body
Organ system effects
Evidence-based benefits
Skin support
Moderate evidencePotential side effects
- · Well tolerated
Drug interactions
No notable interactions reported.
Supplement interactions
None listed.
No specific avoidances listed.
Dosing & bioavailability
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Scientific evidence (8)
Collagen peptides for skin
Choi FD, et al.
Mechanistic review
Improved skin elasticity and hydration.
PubMed: Type III Collagen — Skin support
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