{
  "id": 6134088,
  "title": "Type 2 collagen: Why it matters for your joints",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/type-2-collagen-why-it-matters-for-your-joints",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-07T12:26:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express - Lifestyle",
    "slug": "the-indian-express-lifestyle",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/life-style/what-is-type-2-collagen-benefits-experts-9587554/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Collagen, once celebrated for its skin-enhancing properties, has an additional, lesser-known variant called type 2 collagen. This variant primarily resides in cartilage, a tissue that provides support and cushioning to our joints. Dr Rinky Kapoor, a consultant dermatologist, explains how type 2 collagen is vital for joint health and mobility.\n\nCollagen, a protein essential to numerous body tissues including skin, bones, and tendons, comes in 28 varieties, the most well-known being type 1 and type 2. Dr Kapoor highlights that while both are crucial, type 2 collagen holds specific benefits for our joints. It can alleviate joint pain associated with conditions like osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, which involve cartilage degradation. By reducing joint inflammation, type 2 collagen lessens discomfort during daily activities such as walking, running, or climbing stairs.\n\nDr Karuna Malhotra, an aesthetic physician and cosmetologist, elaborates on type 2 collagen's role in maintaining cartilage's flexibility and resilience. Unlike other collagen types, type 2 is uniquely suited to cartilage, contributing to its strength and elasticity. Foods rich in type 2 collagen include moringa leaves and turmeric powder, which are easily accessible in Indian households.\n\nWhile collagen benefits the entire body, type 2 collagen specifically supports joint health. Hence, incorporating foods rich in type 2 collagen can be beneficial for maintaining joint flexibility and overall mobility. However, it's always advisable to consult a healthcare professional before starting any new health routine.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Type 2 collagen resides in cartilage, supporting joint health",
    "Alleviates joint pain from osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis",
    "Foods like moringa leaves and turmeric contain type 2 collagen"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Type 2 collagen's role in supporting joint health and alleviating pain associated with conditions like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis makes it a valuable consideration for maintaining mobility and flexibility.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}