The Claim
Collagen supplementation significantly reduces pain on the VAS scale in adults with knee osteoarthritis, with a mean improvement of 16.65 points compared to placebo, and shows moderate benefit in improving joint function, though effects on pain and stiffness measured by WOMAC were not statistically significant.
What the research says
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Adults with knee osteoarthritis who take collagen supplements experience a 16.65-point reduction in pain on the VAS scale compared to those taking a placebo, and show moderate improvement in joint function, but no statistically significant change in pain or stiffness as measured by WOMAC.
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Collagen supplementation significantly reduces pain on the VAS scale in adults with knee osteoarthritis, with a mean improvement of 16.65 points compared to placebo, and shows moderate benefit in improving joint function, though effects on pain and stiffness measured by WOMAC were not statistically significant.
When collagen is taken by mouth, small pieces of it enter the bloodstream and signal the immune system to calm down in the knee joint. This reduces swelling and pain, while also helping the joint's cartilage rebuild itself, leading to less pain and better movement.
What the research says
1 studyThis study found that people with knee arthritis who took collagen supplements felt less pain — about 16.65 points less on a pain scale — and moved a bit better, but their stiffness and overall joint scores didn’t improve much. That’s exactly what the claim says.
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