In a studyassessing hunger hormones in 10 obese patients and 12 patients of normal weight, researchers found that the intake of gelatin—a substance derived from collagen itself—actually increased the satiety hormone,” Dr. Avena explains. “This goes hand-in-hand with fighting off pesky cravings, such as those for salty, oily, fatty, or sugary foods.” It’s certainly easier to swallow than apple cider vinegar—another under-the-radar cravings cure. 4. It may prevent workout-related soreness As you get older, you may find the 5-mile runs and jump-squat sets that used to be NBD are suddenly getting a little harder to recover from. In that case, you may want to consider adding collagen powder to your post-workout shake. “I typically bring up collagen when my patients are working out a lot or training for an event, [because] collagen builds muscle, fights joint inflammation, and repairs tissue,” says Zeitlin. Adds Dr. Avena: “Supplementing with collagen has been shown to reduce pain associated with exercise or physical activity, so you may be able to exercise longer.” Or, you know, make your rest days a lot more enjoyable. #profractionallaser #laserresurfacing #vampirefacial #prp #prpinjection #kardashianbeauty #prptreatmentvampirefacial #medspa #medspanyc #collagen #sciton