You've seen it offered as an add-on to your morning lattes at your coffee spot, it's invaded your local Vitamin Shoppes, and it's interloping across our nation's protein bars. That's right: collagen, the most abundant form of protein in our bodies, is now purportedly the closest thing to the Fountain of Youth (according to collagen powder marketers).
The basic premise of these supplements is that, instead of relying on our bodies' natural collagen production, we should be ingesting scoops of animal-derived, powdered collagen on the reg to keep our skin supple, our nails strong, our locks luscious, and our joints nimble and spry. And it is true that our bodies' collagen supply naturally decreases as we age. But does the scientific community agree? Not everyone is on board ... just yet.
We did a deep dive to find out if there is truth to any of these claims and if you should start adding collagen to your morning drink anytime soon.
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