Live Science: Does collagen help you lose weight?

Dr Margarita Kitova-John, a medical doctor and founder of Lantern Clinic, also adds that optimum collagen production requires a high protein and vitamin C diet. “Without collagen, the human body would be reduced to a clump of cells interconnected by few neurons,” she says.

“Does collagen help you lose weight? While you’ve probably seen skincare and haircare products containing collagen on the shelves, you might not have thought about collagen's other potential benefits. While collagen won’t magically melt body fat, it can help in several ways to support healthy weight loss and post-workout recovery. 

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body, responsible for creating structure within our bones, cartilage, tendons, connective tissue, muscles and skin. You could say our bodies are built on collagen. It has been hailed as an anti-aging superstar, with exogenous collagen (synthetic collagen from outside the body) used in many skincare products. Natural endogenous collagen (collagen synthesized within the body) levels decline as we get older, leading to a decrease in skin elasticity, joint health and the speed of wound healing. 

Collagen is a protein found abundantly within the body, with synthetic collagen used to aid in wound healing, osteoarthritis treatment and even as an ingredient in dermal fillers. But what is collagen good for, and how else does the body naturally use this protein?”