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Do collagen supplements reduce symptoms of osteoarthritis? Meta-analytic results do not support strong conclusions

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von Hippel, P.T. Do collagen supplements reduce symptoms of osteoarthritis? Meta-analytic results do not support strong conclusions. International Orthopaedics (SICOT) 45, 3283–3284 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-021-05239-3

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