Salmon collagen speeds up healing in rats after surgery
Oral administration of marine collagen peptides prepared from chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) improves wound healing following cesarean section in rats
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Salmon collagen peptides significantly strengthened uterine tissue, which is critical for preventing future pregnancy complications.
Most people associate collagen with skin health, not internal organ repair like the uterus.
Practical Takeaways
Consider collagen supplements for general skin health, but don't expect immediate surgical healing benefits without more research.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Salmon collagen peptides significantly strengthened uterine tissue, which is critical for preventing future pregnancy complications.
Most people associate collagen with skin health, not internal organ repair like the uterus.
Practical Takeaways
Consider collagen supplements for general skin health, but don't expect immediate surgical healing benefits without more research.
Publication
Journal
Food & Nutrition Research
Year
2015
Authors
Jun-bo Wang, Meihong Xu, R. Liang, Mingyue Zhao, Zhaofeng Zhang, Yong Li
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Claims (10)
Collagen peptides specifically stimulate cellular repair mechanisms in ligaments, cartilage, and soft tissues, which is not observed with standard amino acid mixtures.
Rats given a specific dose of salmon collagen peptides after C-section surgery healed faster with stronger skin wounds compared to rats not given the peptides.
Rats given salmon collagen peptides after C-section had stronger uterine tissue that could withstand more pressure, reducing the risk of rupture during future pregnancies.
Rats given the peptides had more hydroxyproline in their skin wounds, which is a key component of collagen and helps in tissue repair.
The peptides helped form more blood vessels in the skin wounds of rats within a week, which is important for delivering nutrients to heal the wound.