Joint. Cartilage. Collagen
The article deals with one of the urgent problems of medicine - osteoarthritis. The role of collagen in the functioning of joints is considered, attention is focused on the advisability of using agents containing collagen in osteoarthritis. The efficacy and safety of hydrolyzed collagen and collagen peptides in osteoarthritis has been shown in numerous clinical studies. It has been demonstrated that achievement of positive changes in the structure of cartilage in osteoarthritis, achievement of an effective level of pain reduction, improvement of physical activity and quality of life are possible with the use of collagen in a daily dose of 10 g for 1-3 months.