How Collagen Supports Nail Health from Within

Organika Santé

March 10, 2025

In our last post, we highlighted how collagen goes beyond skin benefits, potentially enhancing nail health as well. But how exactly does collagen help nails from the inside out? Let’s dig into the science.

Nails are primarily composed of keratin, a protein similar to those found in skin and hair. Collagen, rich in amino acids, supports keratin production, thus strengthening nail structure. Hydrolyzed collagen (HC), which has been broken down into smaller peptides for better absorption, is especially beneficial, as it quickly delivers essential nutrients to areas like nails, helping reinforce them from within.

Recent studies show promising results for collagen’s impact on nails. A study found that specific bioactive collagen peptides helped improve nail growth and reduced brittleness (Hexsel et al., 2017). In another clinical trial, a supplement containing peptides, lipids, collagen, and hyaluronic acid led to a significant improvement in nail cracking, brittleness, and softness after just eight weeks (Yagoda & Gans, 2012). Additionally, a review found links between nail and bone health, noting that keratin in nails and collagen in bones share similar structural properties and undergo post-translational modifications (Saeedi et al., 2018). Organika’s Enhanced Collagen is the number one collagen in Canada, sourced from grass-fed bovine. If you are pescatarian, try Organika’s Marine Collagen a great source of Type 1 collagen sourced from Canadian Cod. Both are fantastic for the health of nails.

Incorporating collagen into your daily routine could be a key step toward healthier nails. Whether you’re aiming to prevent brittle nails or want to maintain stronger, more resilient ones, collagen supplementation offers a promising solution.

In our next post, we’ll share practical tips on how to add collagen to your wellness routine to boost your nail health. Stay tuned!