Anyone taken collagen?

[Citygirlrurallife]

It seems to be everywhere at the moment, is it just another gimmic to spend money on? I'm early 40's with creaking knees (under physio but there doesn't seem to be a cause other than ageing), nails are ridged despite a healthy diet and taking appropriate vitamins and if it's a way of brightening and smoothing my skin I'm game but mainly interested in it for my joints.

I hear you need at least 3 months before seeing a difference so if anyone can concur and specify brands in case that makes a difference - bonus points if it's plant based!

I take ancient + brave collagen (spoonful in my morning coffee everyday), been using it since September and I feel a difference. My doctor suggested I try as I was having peri symptoms and she said they helped eased some of hers. I also take biotin as my main concern was hair loss but I definitely think I have less joint pain, pain I didn't know I had until it wasn't there anymore.

I keep hearing the name willpower collagen.
there are so many. And it’s so expensive. I want a really good one. But don’t want to be ripped off.

same! And would really prefer to be plant based if possible but getting overwhelmed with choice

They’re are a couple of useful long threads about this on the Style & Beauty board.

It's been everywhere for years.
I believe it does work a bit. You can also get a lot from good diet with collagen high foods. My skin is great, my joints don't hurt. Not sure if it's my diet or the supplment tho😂

thanks, will check them out

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/style_and_beauty/5310060-marine-collagen-thank-you?page=7&reply=143595515

I bought some marine collagen to try. It said on the leaflet that diarrhoea could be a side effect. Was it ever!!! I stopped taking it after a week of very near misses…..