Research Summary
Context: Many people around the world strive to achieve younger-looking skin, often relying on promises made by topical treatments. Oral treatments for skin aging have typically been unsuccessful due to their constituents being broken down by acid and enzymes in the gut. However, several studies have shown that hydrolyzed collagen is absorbed in the gut and then delivered to the skin and joints through the bloodstream.
Aims:The aim of this study was to determine whether an oral nutritional supplement drink containing hydrolyzed collagen and other specific ingredients, reported to have anti-aging properties, would have a positive effect on skin wrinkling, elasticity, and hydration.
Materials and Methods: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial was conducted on healthy subjects to assess whether this oral supplement could improve specific skin properties of post-menopausal women, specifically focusing on the depth of facial wrinkles, skin elasticity, and hydration.
Results: The evidence provided in this study proves that the combination of specific ingredients present in the nutritional drink significantly reduces the depth of facial wrinkles and increases skin elasticity and hydration.
Conclusions: This study demonstrates that the oral nutritional supplement, consisting of hydrolyzed collagen, hyaluronic acid, and essential vitamins and minerals, leads to a significant improvement in wrinkle depth. It also induces noticeable improvements in skin elasticity and hydration.
Keywords: Hydrolyzed collagen, nutritional supplement, skin aging, skin elasticity, skin hydration, wrinkles.
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