| Headlines for a healthier you | | | Are Collagen Supplements Worth It? |  | I've always been looped into the collagen hype ever since I was a kid. In Asia, we obsess over bone broth and pig feet because they're rich in collagen, one of the many "miraculous" anti-aging proteins.
Now that I'm in my 30s, I'm taking collagen supplements every day in hopes of recovering some of the volume loss around my under eyes and cheeks. They seem to work for me, even though research on collagen supplementation is lacking. | | Know More | | Collagen in skin care products is basically useless, as collagen fibers are too big to enter the skin barrier. But hydrolyzed collagen or collagen peptides in oral supplements might be easier for the body to absorb. | | Feel Better | | Some studies have found that consistent use of collagen supplementation can reduce wrinkles, improve skin elasticity, and decrease joint pain, but keep in mind that most of these studies were funded by wellness and cosmetic industries. Other common supplements, such as vitamin C, zinc, coenzyme Q10, can also help generate collagen—and these are simpler molecules for the digestive tract to process. | | |  | What Else Should You Know | | | Olaplex Is Being Sued for Causing Hair Damage | | Luxury hair care brand Olaplex has been popular among people who have dry and damaged hair. But a consumer group is suing the company, claiming that Olaplex products contain allergens and irritants that have led to hair loss, open sores, bald spots, and more. Olaplex denied the claims and said its products have been tested for safety and efficacy. | | | | |  | In Other News | | - This Stomach Bug Isn't Responding to Antibiotics. Scientists Are Worried. The New York Times
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