The Rest Is Science

S1E85 - What Is Collagen All About?

Published: September 9, 2026

Duration: 41:50

Do collagen pills live up to their promises for skin and joints and healthy ageing?


In this episode, Hannah and Michael examine what collagen actually is and how the body makes and uses it, before looking closely at whether collagen supplements survive digestion and reach the skin in any meaningful form.


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