@leannewardnutrition: 📚 The Dietitian’s Desk | Episode 1 Welcome to my brand-new series, where I’ll be breaking down the latest nutrition research into practical advice you can actually use. If you’d asked me 5–10 years ago whether collagen supplements were worth buying, I would’ve told you to save your money. Today, my answer is different. One of the biggest misconceptions about evidence-based practice is that experts should never change their minds… In reality, the opposite is true. As better-quality research becomes available, good clinicians should be willing to update their recommendations. That’s exactly why my advice on collagen has changed. This brand-new 2026 umbrella review analysed 113 randomised controlled trials involving almost 8,000 participants and found collagen supplementation consistently improved: ✔️ Skin hydration ✔️ Skin elasticity ✔️ Several measures of joint pain and stiffness. Is collagen a miracle supplement? Absolutely not. It’s collagen… not Botox. 😉 But based on the evidence we have today, I now think collagen is worth the investment for many people with realistic expectations. How I use collagen in clinical practice: I personally take 5 g of hydrolysed collagen peptides every day. For clients wanting to support joint health, I often use higher doses, similar to those used in many joint studies (around 10–15 g/day). I also make sure vitamin C intake is adequate because it’s essential for normal collagen formation. Consistency is key, that’s how the research was conducted so take it daily for best results. If you’re looking for an evidence-based collagen supplement, we created RENEW Collagen by @Designed By Dietitians using high-quality hydrolysed collagen peptides (with vitamin C) because I wanted a product I could confidently recommend to my own clients💁🏻‍♀️ 💬 What nutrition study should I break down next? Comment below..your suggestion might be featured in the next episode of The Dietitian’s Desk👩🏻‍💻

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