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Would adding a collagen powder to my diet help reduce loose skin caused by rapid weight loss?

January 22, 2018
Asked By:MollyS. in Wv

aving vsg surgery this month. I was wondering is i include a collagen powder to my diet will it help to reduce loose skin/sagging skin caused by rapid weight loss?

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