Of course, that includes celeb-approvedcollagen, one of the latest “must-have” supplements on our radar.

Other herbs and supplements recently gaining traction?

Still, it’s not a miracle worker, and there are some things it just can’t do.

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Here’s everything you oughta know.

The benefits are clear it just takes a few months to get there!

While collagen won’t build muscle from watching Netflix on the couch (if only!

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), it works effectively when taken alongside daily gym sessions.

What it probably won’t affect?

This means replacing your protein powder with just collagen might actually make you feelmoreanxious, so tread with caution.

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