Skin, Aesthetics & Healthy Ageing Journal
Evidence-based advice from Dr Caroline Warden, NHS GP and aesthetic doctor in Hale, covering facial ageing, menopause skin, regenerative aesthetics, skincare and natural-looking aesthetic treatments.
Do Collagen Supplements Actually Work? An NHS GP and Aesthetic Doctor Reads the Evidence
Collagen supplements are a multi-billion pound industry, and almost every patient asks me whether they work. The answer is more interesting than yes or no. An NHS GP and aesthetic doctor in Hale explains what the trials show, why the funding behind them matters, and how to choose a supplement if you decide to take one.
4 Min read
Do NAD+ Supplements Actually Work? The Science and Where I Stand
NAD+ has travelled from a footnote in fermentation research to the most talked-about molecule in longevity, and the supplement market has raced a long way ahead of the evidence. Here is the real history, what the human trials actually measured, why much of what is sold to UK buyers is not authorised here, and why I do not recommend any of it yet.
4 min read
Does Zinc Make Anti-Wrinkle Injections Last Longer? What the Evidence Really Shows
One small study, endlessly repeated, claims zinc makes anti-wrinkle injections last 30% longer. What almost nobody mentions is the peer-reviewed rebuttal published two years later, the unmasked study design, or that the dose used is double the UK safe limit. Here is the whole picture.
3 min read
Which Supplements Are Actually Worth Taking For Your Skin, Strength, Menopause And Healthy Ageing?
A practical, evidence based guide to the supplements most commonly discussed in skin, menopause and healthy ageing consultations, including vitamin D, creatine, omega 3, magnesium, collagen, Lion’s Mane, NAD support, biotin and niacin.
5 min read