Promote heart health

Collagen supplements, according to researchers, may help reduce the risk of heart disease. Collagen helps to structure your arteries, which are the blood vessels that transport blood from your heart to the rest of your body. Atherosclerotic arteries may become less flexible and elastic if collagen levels are low. This can lead to atherosclerosis, a disease characterized by artery narrowing. This condition can result in a heart attack or a stroke.

31 healthy adults took 16 grams of collagen daily for six months in a study. From the start of the study to the end, they had experienced a significant reduction in artery stiffness measurements. Furthermore, their HDL (good) cholesterol levels increased by an average of 6%. HDL plays an important role in the risk of heart disease, including atherosclerosis. Nonetheless, more research on collagen supplements and heart health is required.