Episode 93. Collagen: Should You Take It? The Science, Real Food, and What You Need to Know

In this episode of Prescribing Lifestyle, I’m unpacking the truth about collagen.

You’ve seen it everywhere—from beauty products to protein powders—but does collagen really work? And is it worth adding to your daily routine?

In this solo episode, I’m breaking down the science, the real food sources, and what I actually recommend for skin, joint, and bone health based on evidence—not hype. This episode came from a request inside my Low Carb Pro membership, and I was surprised by what I found. So if you’ve been collagen-curious, this one’s for you.

What you'll learn in this episode:

→ What collagen is and what it actually does in your body

→ Why we lose collagen as we age—and what accelerates that loss

→ The 6 real food sources of collagen I recommend (yes, chicken skin is on the list!)

→ What studies say about collagen for skin, joints, and bone health

→ How much collagen you really need based on the research

→ Whether collagen creams work—or if you’re better off drinking it

→ My personal favourite collagen product and how I use it (hot choc collagen = yes please)

📌 Mentioned in this episode:

• [Chief Nutrition Collagen Protein – Dark Chocolate & Vanilla flavours]

  (Find a discount via www.mlcclinic.com.au)

• Low Carb Pro Membership: Fortnightly Zooms + health coaching

• 2021 systematic review of hydrolysed collagen & skin health

• Studies about collagen:

Effects of hydrolyzed collagen supplementation on skin aging: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Specific Collagen Peptides Improve Bone Mineral Density and Bone Markers in Postmenopausal Women-A Randomized Controlled Study

💬 Let’s Chat:

Do you take collagen? What’s your experience been like?

Send me a message or DM @dr_charlton_lifestyle_gp and let me know 💚

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Website → www.mlcclinic.com.au

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult your GP before making changes to your health, diet, or supplements.

💚 Small, consistent changes lead to big results over time.

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