More and more, Americans are choosing to let their natural gray hair show, and they’re finding an ever-expanding range of gray hair products designed to support the look. While coloring to cover gray has been a strong trend for decades, that trend has reversed itself over the last couple of years.
Collagen is making headlines for having many health benefits. Taking a collagen supplement benefits your brain, heart and digestive system. It can ease knee and joint pain. One study showed a marked improvement in back pain after taking collagen supplements for six months. Another study demonstrates that collagen is important for brain health and may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Are you a label reader? You might spot collagen on the ingredient label of some cosmetics, or you may find it at the drug-store, next to your vitamins. You’ve likely read about actresses and models who use collagen cream or have collagen injected into wrinkles, or you might know someone who has tried it.