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The facts.<\/span><\/h3>\n\n- \n
The global collagen market size<\/span><\/a> was valued at USD 9.76 billion in 2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
It is anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6% from 2024 to 2030<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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The demand for collagen is taking a toll on the environment including deforestation of the Amazon<\/p>\n
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\n\nThe big picture.<\/span><\/h3>\nCollagen seems to be everywhere! In face creams, liquids to drink, powder to add into smoothies \u2013 all of the marketing hype can lead you to feel like you are missing a vital ingredient if you don\u2019t take it. Collagen health benefits are touted as the secret of youth, an anti-aging miracle due to the promise of creating younger looking skin and gorgeous hair and nails. Is collagen beneficial?<\/strong> Should you consider hopping on this train and if so, how can you make kind choices? Let\u2019s dig in.<\/p>\nHow is Collagen sold?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nThere are two main ways to consume collagen \u2013 orally and topically. Oral supplements are most commonly in the form of powders (which are mixed with warm or cold water), gummies, capsules, or liquid formulations (ie) collagen water. Topical collagen formulations are prevalent in moisturizing creams and lotions applied to your skin. <\/p>\n
There are approximately 28 types of collagen that have been identified with \u2018type 1\u2019 comprising 90% of the body\u2019s collagen and being the one primarily in the skin. <\/p>\n
Collagen is exclusively derived from cartilage, skin and bones of cows, pigs and marine animals. \u201cPlant based collagen\u201d is sometimes seen in cosmetics -these are plant substances which promote your own collagen production. There are also currently innovative products being developed that will create animal identical collagen without the animal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\nDo Collagen Supplements work?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nA 2021 scientific study in a peer reviewed journal showed that collagen marketing claimed to do significantly more than was supported by true research<\/strong>. There were well over 25 claims ranging involving skin, hair and nails, whereas some scientific data only suggested improvement in skin hydration, elasticity and wrinkles. <\/p>\nWomen\u2019s health<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/a>discussed this in 2023 and an interviewed dermatologist stated, <\/em>\u201cthe science is notably thin, with limited data to suggest that ingesting collagen orally helps to improve skin and safeguard our natural collagen supply.\u201d<\/p>\nA 2022 peer reviewed scientific publication<\/span><\/a> reviewed original research between 2010 and 2020 and found only a handful of randomized controlled trials on the subject. They concluded that, \u201cboth oral and topical collagen <\/strong>can contribute to reducing or delaying skin aging. Future epidemiological studies with large sample sizes and thorough follow-up measures would be required to comprehensively understand the potential effects of these two types of collagen on the aging process.\u201d<\/p>\nWhen considering if collagen is beneficial, there is very little scientific data on the efficacy of topical collagen on healthy skin. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nWhat are the problems with the Collagen Industry?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nCollagen as stated above is made by boiling and processing animal skins, hooves and bones to make a white powder. The commonest source for this is cows and collagen is a huge money maker for the cattle industry. In fact, collagen is far more profitable than meat because of the large customer demand.<\/p>\n
In 2023, the Bureau of Investigative Journalism<\/span><\/a> found that the collagen craze was driving deforestation and violence against the Indigenous peoples of Brazilian rainforests. It went on to state that \u201cexperts see the preservation of the Amazon as key to tackling climate change<\/strong>. So too is upholding the rights of its Indigenous people, who are widely recognized as the best forest guardians. Nearly half of the best-preserved areas of rainforest are within Indigenous people\u2019s territories.\u201d The article went on to discuss that many collagen companies including popular ones like VItal Proteins are sourcing their collagen from these farms. <\/p>\nMarine Collagen is the other common source of collagen and is often touted as more sustainable but the truth is harder to discern since overfishing is a big problem<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/a> Traceability of the source is very difficult. Below is a video that provides a good overview of Collagen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
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The global collagen market size<\/span><\/a> was valued at USD 9.76 billion in 2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n It is anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6% from 2024 to 2030<\/p>\n<\/li>\n The demand for collagen is taking a toll on the environment including deforestation of the Amazon<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n Collagen seems to be everywhere! In face creams, liquids to drink, powder to add into smoothies \u2013 all of the marketing hype can lead you to feel like you are missing a vital ingredient if you don\u2019t take it. Collagen health benefits are touted as the secret of youth, an anti-aging miracle due to the promise of creating younger looking skin and gorgeous hair and nails. Is collagen beneficial?<\/strong> Should you consider hopping on this train and if so, how can you make kind choices? Let\u2019s dig in.<\/p>\n How is Collagen sold?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n There are two main ways to consume collagen \u2013 orally and topically. Oral supplements are most commonly in the form of powders (which are mixed with warm or cold water), gummies, capsules, or liquid formulations (ie) collagen water. Topical collagen formulations are prevalent in moisturizing creams and lotions applied to your skin. <\/p>\n There are approximately 28 types of collagen that have been identified with \u2018type 1\u2019 comprising 90% of the body\u2019s collagen and being the one primarily in the skin. <\/p>\n Collagen is exclusively derived from cartilage, skin and bones of cows, pigs and marine animals. \u201cPlant based collagen\u201d is sometimes seen in cosmetics -these are plant substances which promote your own collagen production. There are also currently innovative products being developed that will create animal identical collagen without the animal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Do Collagen Supplements work?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n A 2021 scientific study in a peer reviewed journal showed that collagen marketing claimed to do significantly more than was supported by true research<\/strong>. There were well over 25 claims ranging involving skin, hair and nails, whereas some scientific data only suggested improvement in skin hydration, elasticity and wrinkles. <\/p>\n Women\u2019s health<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/a>discussed this in 2023 and an interviewed dermatologist stated, <\/em>\u201cthe science is notably thin, with limited data to suggest that ingesting collagen orally helps to improve skin and safeguard our natural collagen supply.\u201d<\/p>\n A 2022 peer reviewed scientific publication<\/span><\/a> reviewed original research between 2010 and 2020 and found only a handful of randomized controlled trials on the subject. They concluded that, \u201cboth oral and topical collagen <\/strong>can contribute to reducing or delaying skin aging. Future epidemiological studies with large sample sizes and thorough follow-up measures would be required to comprehensively understand the potential effects of these two types of collagen on the aging process.\u201d<\/p>\n When considering if collagen is beneficial, there is very little scientific data on the efficacy of topical collagen on healthy skin. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n What are the problems with the Collagen Industry?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Collagen as stated above is made by boiling and processing animal skins, hooves and bones to make a white powder. The commonest source for this is cows and collagen is a huge money maker for the cattle industry. In fact, collagen is far more profitable than meat because of the large customer demand.<\/p>\n In 2023, the Bureau of Investigative Journalism<\/span><\/a> found that the collagen craze was driving deforestation and violence against the Indigenous peoples of Brazilian rainforests. It went on to state that \u201cexperts see the preservation of the Amazon as key to tackling climate change<\/strong>. So too is upholding the rights of its Indigenous people, who are widely recognized as the best forest guardians. Nearly half of the best-preserved areas of rainforest are within Indigenous people\u2019s territories.\u201d The article went on to discuss that many collagen companies including popular ones like VItal Proteins are sourcing their collagen from these farms. <\/p>\n Marine Collagen is the other common source of collagen and is often touted as more sustainable but the truth is harder to discern since overfishing is a big problem<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/a> Traceability of the source is very difficult. Below is a video that provides a good overview of Collagen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\nThe big picture.<\/span><\/h3>\n
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