Cracking The Collagen Code: Separating Hype From Reality in The Supplement Scene

Today we’re delving into the world of nutricosmetics and collagen supplements. Nutricosmetics, which encompass products and ingredients that act as nutritional supplements to enhance the health of skin, nails, and hair, have surged in popularity recently. But what's driving this trend, and is there solid evidence to support the claims? In this episode, we’ll focus on collagen, a key player in the nutricosmetic scene. We’ll set the scene, looking at what collagen is, its role in the body, and where it’s found in our diet before examining collagen supplements, including the various types available and their effectiveness. To help us navigate this topic, we’re excited to have two brilliant guests: Dr Alan Flanagan, a postdoctoral research fellow in chrono-nutrition at the University of Surrey, who uses his large social following to combat nutrition misinformation, and Dr Thivi Maruthappu, the UK's first and only dual-qualified dermatologist and nutritionist, known for her work that bridges the gap between diet and skin health which led to the publishing of her first book "Skinfood – Your 4-Step Solution To Healthy, Happy Skin”. Show Notes: Thivi’s Instagram: @drthivimaru Thivi’s book: https://drthivi.com/skinfood-your-4-step-solution-healthy-happy-skin/ Alan’s Instagram: @thenutritionaladvocate Studies mentioned by Alan in the episode: • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10498764/ • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21480801/ • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17253720/ • https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/ijd.15518?saml_referrer • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10180699/