Question 1

do silicone sheets reduce collagen or a depressed scar?

Accepted Answer

Silicone Sheeting: Silicone sheeting is important to minimize visible scarring. It may improve depressed scar slightly, but is more helpful for raised and thickened scars. It certainly couldn't hurt to try on a depressed scar.

Question 2

is it ok to take 1000mg of vitamin c with neocell collagen powder 6.6g? i am trying to build my collagen level  because it got reduced on my face after using minoxidil liquid?

Accepted Answer

: Huh???  The amount of misinformation on this and similar sites is truly astounding.  “Just the facts, ma’am”. Collages is broken down in the stomach by gastric acid. Is never absorbed. Minoxidil does not affect your collagen level (measure it if you don’t believe (test CTX-1 at Nichols Labs)).

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Question 3

will drinking collagen drinks help reduce your wrinkles or prevent them ?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: the likelihood of helping is low. In all probability you would digest the protein bereaking it down to its simpler form. Its not like a collagen injection

Question 4

when mesh is used in hernia repair is it dipped in some solution that encourages quick collagen&fibrous  growth & which reduces chances of rejection?

Accepted Answer

Some surgeons: Place mesh in antibiotic solution before implantation, but I am not aware of any solution that encourages collagen or fibrous growth.  Mesh material is inert and there is almost zero chance of rejection, just small chance of infection.  Good questions!

Question 5

whats the benefits of taking collagen with vitamin c?

Accepted Answer

: Some sources will state that taking vitamin C will boost the effect of Collagen but they do not need to be taken together.
Pharmaceutical companies will make combined Collagen + Vitamin C  product and there are a lot of advertisements about it, just to appeal the customers.
I, myself, do not believe in these supplements.

Question 6

what collagen strengthening agents, other then vitamin c are there?

Accepted Answer

Collagen: Collagen is a vital part of the connective tissue of the body. It's main component is of protein. Eating a healthy diet with adequate protein would be the most important thing that you can do to insure healthy healing. Recommendations  for specific micronutrients are easy to make by looking at the components of collagen or how it is made, but evidence of specific benefits would be lacking.

Question 7

what the benefit of collagen?

Accepted Answer

See below: Collagen is used as a filler in creases of the skin.
It can also be used as an artificial padding under boney areas.

Question 8

can you overdose on collagen?

Accepted Answer

You can but: You can overdose on collagen supplement takemn orally and one has to be careful as colagn is not regulated by fda and maximum or minimum dos is not established and not known
so be careful and it can also cause allergic reations often.

Question 9

is powdered collagen safe to take ?

Accepted Answer

: You can take it but the effectiveness is unproven. Take care!

Question 10

does collagen powder  make  you gain weight?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Caloric content is low about 22 calories/serving. Unless it contains sodium, you would have to take a huge amount daily in order to gain weight.

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Will drinking collagen drinks help reduce your wrinkles or prevent them ?

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When mesh is used in hernia repair is it dipped in some solution that encourages quick collagen&fibrous growth & which reduces chances of rejection?

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Whats the benefits of taking collagen with vitamin c?

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What collagen strengthening agents, other then vitamin c are there?

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