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Hey everyone, just saw this article about a new study on collagen peptides in beauty gummies (PMID: 12345678). The study claims they improve skin elasticity by 20% in 8 weeks. Sounds too good to be true? I'm on a tight budget and don't want to waste money if it's just biased research funded by supplement companies. What do you all think?

As a mom who's seen every health trend come and go, I'm always skeptical. I looked up the study - it was funded by a gummy manufacturer! Of course they'll show positive results. My advice: save your money and focus on real food. My kids get their vitamins from fruits, not expensive gummies with questionable research.

Collagen typically comes from animal sources, so most beauty gummies aren't vegan anyway. Even if the study was legit (which I doubt given the funding), there are plant-based alternatives that work just as well. Check out vegan collagen boosters with vitamin C and silica instead!

As a runner, I care about recovery and joint health. I've tried collagen gummies before and noticed some improvement in my skin and joints, but it's hard to say if it was the gummies or just better hydration/nutrition overall. The study sample size was pretty small (only 60 people). Might be worth trying if you can afford it, but don't expect miracles.