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.
Collagen and Hair Care. Collagen is a protein and most people associate collagen with skin. While it is true that collagen is the support structure for skin, giving skin its resilience. Collagen is a very important protein for our whole body including our hair. Collagen is one of the proteins found in most connective tissues, including cartilage, bone, and skin. Collagen is a protein that makes up about 30 percent of our body.