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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Health
Giulia Crouch

UNBELIEVABLE: Can you really eat your collagen - The Untold Story

Foods like strawberries can help stimulate collagen production - (Fahri Tokcan)

Many of us spend a lot of money on skin care – moisturisers, lotions, serums, wrinkle creams – but what if the secret to healthy, glowing skin was really on our plates?

“Skin is the body’s largest organ, and like any other part of you, it reflects what’s happening inside,” says nutritionist Rob Hobson. “The nutrients you consume, your blood sugar balance, how hydrated you are, and even the state of your gut microbiome all feed into how your skin ages, repairs itself, and resists damage.”

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