These days, collagen products are used for arthritis, blood pressure and blood sugar management, arteriosclerosis, and weight loss. Promoted as a 'cure-all' There are many cases where this happens.

but Functions approved by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety There are only two.

 

✔ Helps moisturize skin

✔ Helps maintain skin health from UV rays

 

Other benefits—arthritis, high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, arteriosclerosis, weight loss—are It has never been authorized.

 

Why do these misunderstandings arise?

A significant number of consumers looking for collagen

 

“They say it’s good for joints because they’re made of collagen.”

“They say it’s good for blood vessel health, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels?”

 

After hearing this, I visit the pharmacy.

 

If we look at the data presented as evidence at this time:

• If there is only animal testing
• A small study with a very small number of subjects
• Experiments that lack control, such as double-blind and control groups
• Listing unreliable data to make it look like it has a big effect

That is, even if it looks like a 'thesis', Insufficient evidence of reproducibility and reliability in humans Most of them are.

 

Why isn't the label labeled "good for joints and blood vessels"?

Health functional foods are Only functions approved by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety It can be written on the label.

Therefore, if the following is not included in the ‘Nutrition and Functional Information’ section of the product label,

The effect is unproven no see.

• joint health
• Blood pressure and blood sugar management
• vascular health
• weight loss

Not on the label = Not approved by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety It means.

 

The only permitted functions are 'skin-related'

Low-molecular-weight collagen peptides have been recognized for their functionality based on the following principles:

✔ 1) Skin moisturizing

May help moisturize the skin by "providing materials" for collagen synthesis.

✔ 2) Maintain skin health from UV rays

May help protect skin from UV-induced damage

Other features include It has never been licensed or verified.

 

"They say it's good on YouTube and TV?"... Most of the evidence is advertising.

If you look into it, there is a lot of information that is visible to the public. Advertising materials It's close to .

• It looks like an expert interview, but in reality, there is no basis for it.
• Exaggerating the results of small-scale animal experiments
• Focused on anecdotes like “Someone said it was good to eat it”
• Because it is punishable if written on a label, it is only emphasized in broadcasts and videos.

→ Because of this method, consumers Confusing approved efficacy with actual function It will be done.

 

Why should I be wary of off-label use?

In individual situations, doctors and pharmacists may consider off-label use as needed.

• Effect of Lack of reproducibility
• Low efficiency Possibility that results may fall short of expectations
• Possible side effects This is relatively larger

For this reason, Without expert consultation It is not recommended to take collagen for the purpose of improving joint, vascular, or metabolic diseases.

 

What consumers must check

1) Check the 'Nutrition and Functional Information' on the product label.

→ Check if other functions besides skin moisturizing and UV protection are listed

→ If not, the effect is unproven

2) Online health information is more likely to be advertising.

→ Beware of overinterpreted research and animal experiment-based data.

3) Expert consultation is required

→ Be sure to check with your doctor or pharmacist to see if the effects you expect are “based on approval and evidence.”