The Medical Advisor

"Collagen" is a popular buzzword today, and for good reason, considering the plethora of benefits associated with it. With its potential to boost your skin, hair and bone health, 1 , 2   collagen is now being marketed as a "must-have" supplement, and many manufacturers are jumping on the bandwagon. According to a forecast by Mordor Intelligence, the collagen supplement market is expected to reach $8.59 billion by 2029. 3 As per another research report by Market Data Forecast , the global collagen and gelatin market is expected to grow from USD 7.34 billion in 2024 to USD 11.56 billion by 2029, witnessing a CAGR of 9.49% from 2024 to 2029. Collagen and gelatin can be present all over the human body, but they're more concentrated in the skin and bones. But did you know that you can take a "food-first" approach to boost your collagen levels? Certain foods offer high amounts of this protein, and increasing your intake may be a better strategy than immedia...

Collagen is the most common and abundant of your body's proteins, which makes sense when you consider one of its primary purposes is to provide structural scaffolding for your various tissues to allow them to stretch while still maintaining tissue integrity. 1 Collagen makes up anywhere from 25% 2  to 30% 3  of the total proteins in your body, and as much as 70% to 80% of the protein in your skin, 4  in terms of dry weight. It's found specifically in the connective tissues throughout your body, 5  from your muscles, bones and tendons to your blood vessels and digestive system. As a compound of essential amino acids, there's only one way to get collagen: Your body can't produce it, so you must obtain it through your diet. Historically, traditional diets provided ample collagen in the form of broth made from boiled chicken feet or beef bones. Today, few remember and value homemade bone broth as a key staple, which has led to an entire ...