16 min
The Truth About Supplements with Dr. Mary Pardee – Day 5: Collagen Commune Courses
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- Health & Fitness
Collagen seems to be everywhere right now — in pills, creams, and powders. It’s a nearly $2 billion industry and only expected to get bigger.
You’ve likely seen claims that collagen supplements will make you look younger and improve your joint health. This is because collagen’s primary function is to strengthen the connective tissue of joints, ligaments, bones, and skin. And as we get older, collagen begins to unravel and decrease.
But what does the research say about taking collagen supplements? Dr. Mary Pardee explains her perspective, including a form of collagen that she does not recommend!
About the Commune Courses Podcast
Commune creates video courses with world-renowned teachers on topics such as integrative medicine, nutrition, spirituality, meditation, personal growth, relationships, and mindful leadership. This podcast offers free audio excerpts of our most popular courses — though be sure to subscribe and listen because lessons won’t stay in your feed forever! To get 14 days of free Commune Membership, which includes access to watch or listen to 140+ courses, go to onecommune.com/free.
Collagen seems to be everywhere right now — in pills, creams, and powders. It’s a nearly $2 billion industry and only expected to get bigger.
You’ve likely seen claims that collagen supplements will make you look younger and improve your joint health. This is because collagen’s primary function is to strengthen the connective tissue of joints, ligaments, bones, and skin. And as we get older, collagen begins to unravel and decrease.
But what does the research say about taking collagen supplements? Dr. Mary Pardee explains her perspective, including a form of collagen that she does not recommend!
About the Commune Courses Podcast
Commune creates video courses with world-renowned teachers on topics such as integrative medicine, nutrition, spirituality, meditation, personal growth, relationships, and mindful leadership. This podcast offers free audio excerpts of our most popular courses — though be sure to subscribe and listen because lessons won’t stay in your feed forever! To get 14 days of free Commune Membership, which includes access to watch or listen to 140+ courses, go to onecommune.com/free.
16 min