Let's decode the buzz term 'taking the greens', which is ordinarily and widely used by influencers, and celebrities. With a multitude of studies and research, slowly and steadily supplements (vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants) have been making their way into skincare and health routines, filling the gap of essential nutrients that are required for a healthy body. For the skin especially, consuming collagen supplements is the most prescribed, as it is said to have beneficial outcomes, in terms of skin ageing and skin elasticity, plus it has also been proven to improve the quality of your overall skin health. i.e 'the greens' that everyone consumes.
But the biggest question that remains among the skeptics is, does the collagen really get absorbed, and does it really travel from your stomach to your skin, and provide said benefits?
To answer all of this, let's first understand what collagen is.