A low residue diet typically contains less than 7â10 grams of fiber per day. Long-term use of this diet, with its emphasis on processed foods and reduced intake of fruits and vegetables, may not provide required amounts of nutrients including potassium, vitamin C, calcium, and folic acid.
1) Skin Health. Some studies have found that collagen peptides can improve skin elasticity. In a 2014 study in Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, for instance, women aged 35 to 55 years took collagen supplements or a placebo once daily for eight weeks.
Injections of collagen can improve the contours of the skin and fill out depressions. Collagen can be used cosmetically to remove various lines and wrinkles from the face, as well as scarring (including acne), so long as the scars do not have a sharp edge.