Question 1

is powdered collagen safe to take ?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

is collagen safe to take while breaastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Forget it.: You do not need to take extra collagen.  OTC supplements are poorly studied, not regulated well, and over-marketed.  Why take a chance that future research will find that it may turn out to be a problem?  Good for you for worrying about both you and your kiddo.  Save your money, eat plenty of fruits and veggies, grains, and avoid high protein high and fat diets.

Question 3

what is the most amount of collagen one can take?

Accepted Answer

What for?: Eating collagen is not a treatment for any disease or health maintenance. You cannot overdose on collagen. For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco or alcohol in any form.

Question 4

is collagen peptides safe to take ?

Accepted Answer

: By WebMD: "When taken by mouth: Collagen peptides are possibly safe. Collagen peptides have been safely used in doses up to 10 grams daily for up to 5 months. Side effects are rare."

Question 5

is it okay to take collagen and biotin at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, certainly: collagen is a protein, and biotin is a vitamin. They are both normally found in food. They do not interfere with each other.

Question 6

can i take prental vitamin and collagen pills?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy: All you need during pregnnacy are prenatal pills. Dont take medication without prescription.

Question 7

are collagen pills ok to take while trying to get pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can take those pills. 
see insert or box for further details if they have any ingredients that may not be recommended during pregnancy

Best Wishes
Dr M

Question 8

hi. is it safe to take collagen and glutathione while on accutune?

Accepted Answer

No known interaction: While no known interactions, individual side effects still apply. Make sure your treating physicians are aware of all supplements you are taking, clear goals and expectations should be set.

Question 9

collagen peptide powder , is it useful for my whole body? if take it for long time it will damage my kidney or not?

Accepted Answer

You're fine: Only people who already have kidney problems of some sort need worry about restricting protein intake.

Question 10

i'm 22 years old and i'm using the you theory collagen the advanced formula is it ok to use it? it also says i should take 3 tablets 2 times is itsafe

Accepted Answer

Do not know: I am unfamiliar with this "theory". You must keep in mind that the FDA does not certify OTC medicine and those companies that make OTC drugs can claim anything they want. "Let the buyer beware".

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Collagen peptide powder , is it useful for my whole body? if take it for long time it will damage my kidney or not?

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