Collagen has been marketed to women for years as the answer for younger-looking skin. The research tells a more interesting story. Here’s what collagen can actually support, why Types I, II and III matter, and what I learned when I stopped thinking of collagen as simply a beauty supplement.
I remember the waiting. The wondering. The second-guessing every decision. The swollen ankles and the mashed potatoes and hot sauce at 11pm. What I didn't know then — and what I'd tell my granddaughters now — is that collagen was never just about skin.