Collagen, a protein abundant in the extracellular matrix and connective tissues of humans and animals, is gaining popularity in the food, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. Common products that contain…

Oral collagen supplements are typically derived from bones, cartilage, and tendons of bovine, poultry, porcine, and marine sources (Kržišnik et al., 2024). Collagen has gained significant attention for its potential…

As the most abundant protein in the extracellular matrix, collagen plays a vital role in human physiology, with many pharmaceutical, medical, food, and cosmetic applications (Wang, 2021). Natural collagen production…

Collagen is the primary protein of connective tissues, and the most abundant protein in humans, accounting for approximately 25% of total protein content (Shenoy et al., 2022). Collagen production decreases…

Collagen, which makes up 95% of human skin, plays a crucial role in maintaining the structure and resilience of the dermal extracellular matrix (ECM). Its role becomes even more significant…

Collagen is the most abundant structural protein in the extracellular matrix (ECM), providing strength, organization, and integrity to different bodily tissues including the skin and joints. As we age, collagen…

This edition highlights four recent studies involved in various aspects of collagen research, including exercise recovery, protein synthesis, and skin health.Coingestion of collagen with whey protein prevents postexercise decline in…