Heart Health
Collagen supplements may also bring benefits to the cardiovascular system. Collagen is responsible for providing structure in the arteries and blood vessels that carry the heart’s oxygen-rich blood to various body areas. They may lose their elasticity and flexibility in the absence of collagen. This could lead to heart-related problems like atherosclerosis, the build-up of plaques in and on artery walls.
Scientists looked into the benefits collagen may bring to heart health. A study conducted in 6 months examined 31 healthy adults. The participants took collagen (16 grams) daily and experienced reduced artery stiffness. Researchers further saw the reduction of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), often called “bad cholesterol.”
In addition, the participant’s high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels significantly increased by 6 percent. HDL is the “good cholesterol” that absorbs cholesterol and transports it back to the liver. Then, the liver will flush them out from the body. The risk of stroke and other heart diseases can be avoided if the body has sufficient HDL levels.
