Question 1

do collagen supplements work !?

Accepted Answer

For what: your question could be a bit more specific--for injections it can help for cosmetic purposes.  For taking it for arthritis or to support joints, there is no good data that it does anything.  Avoiding smoking will help project the collagen in your body.

Question 2

is it okay to take collagen supplements is i take metropol and atorvastin for heart issues?

Accepted Answer

: Since these supplements are not investigated by the FDA physicians are reluctant to endorse them as there is concern about possible contaminants that could interact with medications. Also the proper doses are not really known and there is some doubt about their efficacy.

Question 3

is it safe to take collagen supplement during breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is no contraindication.

Question 4

i have no health issues except for thalassemia, can i take collagen supplements? i want to improve my hair and skin?

Accepted Answer

: There is no contraindication but I do not think collagen supplement will benefit your hair and skin.

Question 5

i am having a really bad odour no matter how much i take care of myself. is my body trying to tell me that theres sonething wrong or its because of lthe food i eat. i am a 38yo mom. i am taking collagen and vit. c supplements. what could be wrong?

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Body odor?: You don't say the apparent source of the odor. Bad breath? Intestinal gas and feces? Body odor? Vaginal odor? All have different causes, and sometimes no cause can be identified.  If body, breath, etc see your doctor for a general health check-up. If vaginal, get checked for bacterial vaginosis and other genital infecstions.

Question 6

i'm taking belo glutathione with collagen twice a day. is t safe to take an iron supplement like propan with iron?

Accepted Answer

Take iron alone : Away from everything else or it can inhibit absorption, especially of vitamins and minerals.

Question 7

is it ok to take a few different collagen supplements along with a tradition hair, skin and nails. or is it too much?

Accepted Answer

It may be ok: I'm not sure that oral collagen supplements will do anything and topical collagen is not absorbed.  No one is injecting collagen any more, as it has fallen out of favor.  Biotin is a good supplement for hair and nail health- 2.5mg daily (what you don't use you pee out). Your pcp should be able to assist with supplements or a personal trainer/nutritionist.

Question 8

i bought collagen supplements that say it has collagen + biotin to help with hair, skin and nails. will it be effective or wont do much? dont know if i should take them or return?

Accepted Answer

: The biotin will help a little, if there is a sufficiently high dosage, but oral collagen is useless for hair and nails.  Get your money back and buy pure biotin, a minimum of 5000 units/day.  If that is ineffective, see a dermatologist for a complete evaluation.

Question 9

is it safe to take lysine supplement for hemorroid/anal fissure? will it help? i read an article and collagen corelation

Accepted Answer

YES IT'S SAFE: Will it do any good? Doubtful

Question 10

i am a 40 year old very active woman who would like to start a vitamin regimen.  can you take collagen supplements,  biotin, prenatal or multivitamin ?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin: I started working on Vitamin D many decades ago. Many people - doctors included - recommend many vitamin supplements but I doubt that is helpful.
Eat properly, take one tablet (1000 mg) of vitamin D daily, and you will enjoy every bit of the rest of your life.

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I have no health issues except for thalassemia, can i take collagen supplements? i want to improve my hair and skin?

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I am having a really bad odour no matter how much i take care of myself. is my body trying to tell me that theres sonething wrong or its because of lthe food i eat. i am a 38yo mom. i am taking collagen and vit. c supplements. what could be wrong?

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I'm taking belo glutathione with collagen twice a day. is t safe to take an iron supplement like propan with iron?

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Is it ok to take a few different collagen supplements along with a tradition hair, skin and nails. or is it too much?

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I bought collagen supplements that say it has collagen + biotin to help with hair, skin and nails. will it be effective or wont do much? dont know if i should take them or return?

A member asked:

Is it safe to take lysine supplement for hemorroid/anal fissure? will it help? i read an article and collagen corelation

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I am a 40 year old very active woman who would like to start a vitamin regimen. can you take collagen supplements, biotin, prenatal or multivitamin ?

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