Prebiotics are food for probiotics
Both carry potential side effects, and for women, the risks extend beyond skin deep into hormonal balance, cardiovascular health, and long-term safety
It is available under two brand names in the UK: Ozempic (licensed for type 2 diabetes management) and Wegovy (licensed for weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with a related health condition)
It has therapeutic properties, including a neuroprotective effect (Wang et al., 2015
There were 23 clinical studies published between 2020 and 2025 that support collagen as a nutraceutical treatment that showed improvement in various skin attributes, but investigations are lacking on collagens effectiveness on scalp, hair, and nail health, which warrants further examination