Its is now well recognised that ingesting hydrolysed collagen has great benefits for improving skin (1) hair (2) and nails (3).  You’ve probably also heard how it’s great for joint health and strengthening our bones (4) , ligaments and tendons as well (5), but more recently there are many new discoveries published about its tremendous holistic health benefits. Here are 10 health benefits of Hydrolysed Collagen you probably didn’t know about, and the scientific evidence behind them.    1. Collagen Prevents and repairs Leaky Gut, Ulcerative colitis and IBS. There are recent studies that support potential therapeutic roles for specific amino acids contained in Hydrolysed Collagen, including glutamic...

Now here’s some alarming statistics.  Worldwide, more than 20 million patients undergo groin hernia repair annually.(1) And In Australia,(2) Between the years 2000 and 2015, a total of 324 618 groin hernia repairs were performed on adult patients, 43% by a laparoscopic method. Approximately 40,000 Australians have their hernias surgically repaired every year An estimated 1 in 4 men and 1 in 50 women will require surgery for a hernia during their lifetime.   But my guess is you are not reading this because you’re interested in statistics. You’re probably reading this because you have a hernia yourself or you know someone...

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and finding effective prevention strategies is crucial. Recent research has explored whether hydrolysed collagen, a supplement known for its many and various health benefits, can also help prevent cancer. In this blog, we'll delve into the science behind hydrolysed collagen and its potential role in inhibiting tumor growth. Can Hydrolysed Collagen Inhibit Tumor Growth? Let's See What Research Says The Link Between Chronic Inflammation and Cancer The functional relationship between inflammation and cancer is not new. In 1863, Virchow hypothesized that the origin of cancer was at sites of chronic inflammation. It...

When I upped my powdered hydrolysed collagen intake to a whopping 40 grams a day (that’s 4 table spoons), a friend told me I was crazy and heading for severe kidney damage! WHAT!! Renal Failure I thought?!! Really? I panicked and went straight to Dr. Google (as you do) to get some answers. Well what I found was plenty of collagen ‘experts’ out there (health gurus, pseudo doctors, celebrities, even suburban housewives) none of who really addressed my question – does taking too much hydrolysed collagen damage your kidneys? I suspect because they have got no idea themselves. So that...