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MedHead Message:

Collagen peptides have rush onto the scene to treat anything from aging skin to health nails to wound healing. I’m bullish on collagen peptides, and some initial studies support the notion of significantly reducing healing time for open wounds. At only $30-40 per can, this is an affordable choice to augment current wound care protocols.

References:

• 1. Wang H. A Review of the Effects of Collagen Treatment in Clinical Studies. Polymers. 2021; 13(22):3868. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13223868.
• 2 .Fatuma Felix Felician, Rui-He Yu, et. al, The wound healing potential of collagen peptides derived from the jellyfish Rhopilema esculentum. Chin J Traumatol. Volume 22, issue 01, February 1 2019Pages 1-62.
• 3. https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/wounds/article/wound-care-outcomes-and-associated-cost-among-patients-treated-us-outpatient-wound-centers-d#:~:text=The%20average%20cost%20to%20heal,cost%20per%20patient%20of%20%245391. Accessed 10.3.2022.