Carrara - Clinical Studies

Updated by Grace Kuhlmann

Below is a selection of published research supporting the efficacy of the Type I and Type II collagens used in our formulation:

  1. Kuwaba K, Koyama Y, Koikeda T, Tsukada Y. Effects of Collagen Peptide Ingestion on Skin Properties―Placebo–controlled Double–blind Trial―. Jpn Pharmacol Ther 42, 995-1004 (2014) in Japanese
  2. Koyama Y. Effect of collagen peptide ingestion on the skin. Food processing and ingredients 44 (7), 10-12 (2009) in Japanese
  3. Tanaka M, Koyama Y, Nomura Y. Effects of collagen peptide ingestion on UVB-induced skin damage. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem 73, 930-932 (2009)
  4. Koyama Y, Kuwaba K, Kondo S, Tsukada Y. Supplemental ingestion of collagen peptide suppresses ultraviolet-induced erythema –A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study- Jpn Pharmacol Ther 42, 781-790 (2014)
  5. Bleehen SS, Ebling FJG, Champion RH. Chapter 35 Disorders of skin colors. In; Champion RH, Burton JL, Ebling FJG (eds.) Textbook of Dermatology Volume 3, 5th edition. Oxford BLACKWELL SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATION, 1561-1622 (1998)
  6. Hirokawa K, Utsuyama M. Proper Assessment and Restoration of Immunological Function. Biotherapy 23, 1-12 (2009) in Japanese
  7. Koyama Y, Kuwaba K, Kusubata M, Hayashida O, Takara T, Tsukada Y. Supplemental ingestion of collagen peptide improves T-cell-related human immune status --Placebo-controlled double-blind study-- Jpn Pharmacol Ther 43, 51-56 (2015)
  8. Takahashi T, el al. Ingestion of Salmon Nasal Cartilage-Derived Proteoglycan Improves Skin Condition: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Study. Immun, Endoc. & Metab. Agents in Med. Chem., 2015, Vol.15, No.2;160-166
  9. Kuriyama Y, Narumi M, et al. Translated: Effects of Taking Salmon Nasal Cartilage Extract on Knee Joint Pain. J. New Rem. & Clin. Vol. 65 No. 11, 2016.


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