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Rob Erskine, Associate Professor in Neuromuscular Physiology, Liverpool John Moores University

Collagen supplements may help improve the health of your tendons and bones

Collagen is an important protein when it comes to the health of our connective tissues. Milan Ilic Photographer/ Shutterstock

Collagen has become a popular ingredient in the skincare industry, with high-profile advocates such as Jennifer Aniston and the Kardashians taking it for its purported anti-ageing benefits.

But it isn’t just our skin that may benefit from collagen. Research shows that collagen supplements may also have many benefits for our physical health too – which could be important for enhancing athletic performance, reducing the risk of injury and improving quality of life as we get older.

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