Collagen
14 benefits mapped to clinical evidence across supplements.
Benefit Evidence
Main EffectsStudies Total Participants
Bone healthView 334 studies 93,359
Resorption â45%, formation â23%
BMD â6â10%, resorption â
Strong
Joints & tendonsView 263 studies 32,712
Pain/lameness -
Collagen breakdown â
Bone/cartilage repair +
Strong
Skin appearanceView 133 studies 11,265
Wrinkles/hydration +40%
Scar closure 32â47%
Elasticity/collagen +17%
Strong
Healthy agingView 74 studies 17,264
Bone health: BMD +8%
Skin aging: wrinkles -20%
Fracture risk: -33%
Strong
Muscle maintenanceView 13 studies 885
Muscle size +5-15%
Strength/RTD gains similar
Lean mass +4kg
Moderate