Collagen supplements

I’ve been taking Spoiled Child liquid collagen since last June (I’ve tried both flavours and prefer the mango to the pineapple but both are fine). When choosing a collagen supplements you need to make sure it has a dose of at least 5g, it must include vitamin c or your body won’t process it effectively and should ideally be bovine collagen as that most closely replicates our own natural collagen so is best.

I have the collagen glow up from nutrition geeks. It seems really effective, I have lots of hair growing around what was a thinning hair line, skin definitely better. It also contains a fair bit of protein.

As she says, collagen's useful for people who aren't getting enough protein. But it's less nutritious than actual food protein. Brits - especially women - are often protein deficient.

I was convinced collagen powder was helping my arthritic knee and boosting my hair growth. Then I looked up my actual daily protein requirement 😮 At 70kg and over 65 years, I need around 80 grams a day. So I whacked up my eggs, fish, meat & tofu and bought some beef protein powder to fill any gaps. Stopped taking collagen. Knee still doesn't hurt, hair still growing.

https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/nutrition/protein

I read everything I could find on collagen before buying it - there’s very limited research - but Wild Nutrition & Nutrition Geeks (who I trust) both cited positive independent research on hydrolysed marine collagen. I thought I’d try it for an initial six months as I had a half price promo offer so bought a load at once. I could see a big difference in my hair after 3-4 months and 7 months later the difference is really notable. My hairdresser has commented on it twice - it feels strong, full and looks glossy. It absolutely is working for me!

Thank you, I've been wondering whether to buy this as I have terrible hip and knee pains. Tried Nutrition Geeks which is okay but I need something that's a little bit more effective. Can I ask whether you take the marine or bovine?

I use Ancient and Brave - it’s really helped with sore joints and aches and pain.

Maybe watch this...
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Yes, you need the vitamin c alongside it for it to be absorbed properly. You can just take a cheap vitamin c alongside it.

I've been taking it for a month now, after seeing the effects on my friend, (her skin was amazing) and my joints are less achy and skin a little plumper, but still early days, I read it takes about 3 months to really notice the difference

I was reading that you should take a collagen containing Vit C (probably an IG ad!) and I was taking Will Powders that doesn’t list Vit C in the ingredient list. Can’t say whether it worked or not as I was always forgetting to take it! But I’m on a mission now so wondering whether to try something else that contains Vit C too?

I’ve been using their collagen for 3 months now and I have definitely seen an improvement in my knee pain, which is the main reason why I started taking it. I have been recommending it to people and I will carry on taking it.

Nope, I think all these supplements are a complete fad.

you should get most of your nutrition from actual food.

I totally get it if you have a restricted diet and need support.

i also think you should have a blood panel first to see if you actually need to supplement anything!

The human research is very limited, and the research that had been done is mostly by researchers who have a vested interest.

https://nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu/collagen/

I’ve used Ancient and Brave for a while now. I add it to coffee and it has no taste at all so I’m glad of that.

I read the full article and its doesn't state they don't work, it goes into detail about what they may or may not support with, ie not a miracle cure for wrinkles, which they're not.

Used their collagen for the first time this
morning, and remembered to take a pic as well so I can compare in a few weeks.

I found Zooki really good but at £2 a day I’m out (had an introductory offer that was amazing but didn’t continue once full price)

Just beware the liquid ones that come in little sachets for your daily dose (eg Revive) , so much packaging waste it's a joke

Go for a powder or capsule instead

I cynically tried ancient and brave marine in September, loved the difference it made and then tried bovine because it was half price. I like it as much so switched back to marine and have kept going. I noticed my skin is better and hair growth could be seen within 4 weeks. My friend uses nutrition geek and is really happy but I decided I don’t like how much you need to put in your drink compared to ancient and brave.

I’m using Nutrition Geeks collagen and I no longer feel like a creaky old lady.
I’m not so bother about the hair and skin claims but my hips don’t hurt any more and I feel more flexible.

The research showed that it apparently does make a difference to elasticity and moisture levels in skin. I also was in the camp of they don’t work and ingesting collagen is a bit of a waste of time. But, I got a bit desperate and have been taking an alpha zero one multi collagen for a while and anecdotally my skin, hair and nails do look better.

Ancient and Brave is marketing over substance so id go for the cheapest multi collagen and vitamin c and not expect to see masses of difference but to keep going as it takes a while.

I also take creatine as it’s got great research to back up that it has an effect on energy, muscle and brain. Again, I go for a cheaper one as it doesn’t matter the brand really.

Every time these threads come up I point out that ingesting collagen is just like eating any other protein. Your gut is designed to break it down into its constituent amino acids which your body then uses as building blocks to make other proteins. It has no way of knowing that you want it to replace collagen.

No but I have weirdly just ordered their collagen powder tonight!, so will feedback in about 6-8 weeks 😂

I use these
www.healthspan.co.uk/super-strength-marine-collagen-complex/

Anyone tried Nutrition Geeks? My friend swears by it but can't say I've seen a difference in her- not that id say anything!