Experiences with

Collagen

has anyone been told to take collagen by their rheumatologist?

Hi, has anyone any experience with taking a collagen supplement? I suffer from IBS C and would like to try collagen for joint pain etc, but am nervous of it making my IBS worse. Any advice gratefully received.

taking collagen as it is not good for people with liver disease as the liver has to process it.

Finally is there any solid research on collagen and bone health? I understand there are lots of different types of collagen and only some affect bone health. I'd be very grateful if you can shine a l light on any of these. Thank you.

I have been told that essential amino acids are useful and I now take grass fed, no hormone, organic beef collagen to obtain these. (Collagen types 1 and 3) Many thanks, Jill

I’ve been taking marine collagen 3000mg tablets from Holland and Barratt which are difficult to swallow. I messaged another supplier asking if they had easier to swallow pills. They said they don’t, but they don’t recommend the marine collagen for bone strengthening.

I’m looking at Bone Balance and wonder if anyone has other recommendations or can share if taking collagen makes a difference? Thank you and hope everyone has a great weekend!

I currently take zinc and copper combined, probiotics, high strength omega 3 and marine collagen with my lunch.

I was wondering if anyone else in this forum who exercises and/or takes Collagen II has found their liver enzymes elevated as a result? I'm trying to find the cause! Thanks!

Hi, I have searched the site re the above and most concerns relate to cost and getting collagen from diet rather than paying large sums for a packaged preparation. The main reason i want to take it is the hype regarding bloating, gut healing and digestive issues.

Doubling down on the Collagen powder, Genacol, Turmeric. Hopefully, it will improve post-ADT. Any advice would be welcome.

I wanted to know has anyone tried collagen supplement it is supposed to be good for hair and nails. Will this have any effect on steroids or my PMR. I don’t want to make this worse. Thank you

I changed my supplement intake to the previous ( vitamin C 1000 mg + Zinc 15 mg + Vitamin D 1000 IU ) and added ( Biotin + Collagen ). Best collagen is from bone broth. I also rejoined the gym which has helped with removal of phlegm still trapped within the chest cavity.

It was new to me as well and I am hopeful that my body will produce enough collagen to support this new shoulder. I’m on so many supplements for collagen building and I can tell you my stomach is revolting. But this surgeon is the guru of the world(literally) for shoulder surgery.

I have also been taking taking liquid collagen with biotin and now 9 months later my hair is actually thicker than it was before. I order it on line. Also, I am taking the liquid form of calcium with Mag. It is so much easier than dealing with the large calcium pills. I also order on line.

Also my type 3 pro collagen n peptide is 5.0. probably nowt I should be worried about but my health has been very bad since the start of the year and I'm worried something is being missed. Anyway sorry for rambling on x

I reduced that after my last scan 15 months ago, but more recently have started taking a hydrolysed bovine collagen peptides supplement, which, together with a bit more resistance training, has maintained the gains. My z-scores are now -1.1 hip and 0 spine! I'm a very happy bunny!

I stopped my magnesium, collagen, nac and other supplements I take. But continued to take thyroxine, Vitamins d3 and K2 and Mega Bs. I went to my GP, she arranged a ultrasound on GB, Liver and Pancreas. Full bloods including testing for parasites and celiac plus a stool sample.

Unsurprising really, as it's important for collagen formation. Here is a nice little article outlining the role various nutrients have in maintaining bone health: https://www.webmd.com/osteoporosis/osteo-fracture-diet

I've just started taking bovine collagen powder but read it increases estrogen. Anyone had any issues or know more about this please? Don't want to do anything that could make things worse 🤔