Collagen Supplements: The Hidden Cost to Animals, People and Planet

Collagen is everywhere. From powders stirred into morning coffee to capsules, drinks and beauty supplements promising firmer skin, fewer wrinkles, stronger nails and healthier joints, it has become one of the wellness industry’s biggest success stories. The message is appealing: take a daily supplement, invest in your future skin and help your body maintain the collagen it naturally loses as it ages. But there is another side to this increasingly lucrative industry — one that receives far less attention on social media. Behind the glossy packaging and carefully crafted promises are questions about the strength of the scientific evidence, the...