Does anyone take Collagen? And is it effective for anything e.g.joints,skin problems?

Collagen contains anti-inflammatory properties, so it can help with improving skin and joint health. I'm no health specialist, but I would think collagen may help with the general health of your skin if you have issues. It can be fairly expensive, though, and will take some months before you see any differences.

I do take collagen, both for skin, nail hair and joint benefits.

Thank You CanadianGran. How long have you been taking Collagen? What sort of benefits have you had? Yes it is pricey but I would be prepared to continue with it if anyone has had results.I have been taking it for almost a month so far.

I was recommended to take collagen in a French pharmacy for osteo arthritis. Hard to know if it works but have had less i tense hand pain this year but it has been warmer? I buy it online to get the best price

When my knee became painful with a crunching feeling about 3 months ago, I started to take collagen capsules a well as doing leg strengthening exercises. I can't say there has been any improvement, but it is no worse. I read about Flexiseq on another thread recently so also tried that. After rubbing it on for 2-3 weeks my skin reacted badly so I have stopped it. We clutch at straws don't we?

Thinking of trying collagen to help with joint stiffness. But there’s so much out there! Does anyone have a favourite brand? And it bovine needed as well as marine?

Hi. I’m interested in trying collagen, but bewildered over which one to take. I’m 68 and for the last year been suffering with sciatica and now knee and hip pain.

My daughter suffers from hip pain. She has been taking collagen powder once a day in a cup of coffee for about six months. She has noticed an improvement in her hip pain. Not sure if I’m allowed to post the brand name here?

I take marine collagen and find that it has a significant effect on my skin especially on my hands. I'm not so sure about joints. My nails grow faster and don't split as they do when I don't take it.

I’ve been taking collagen powder in a cup of coffee for 3 mths and have noticed my nails are stronger and not flaking and splitting so much. Not noticed any improvement in skin or hair yet though. I paid just under £50 for 3 months it came with free supply of vitamin d from ‘nutritional Geeks’.

I also have been taking Collagen for about 18 months. I like Nutrition Geeks. I have bursitis not sure if it helps with that but also taking Turmeric ( also from Nutrition Geeks) and I definitely get less joint pain in fingers and knees.
I have less hair loss since taking it and stronger nails. I take a heaped tablespoon everyday.
As Tanith said you also get a years supply of vitamin d and k free.

Cid24 I fod a bit of research of collagen 2 yesrs ago when I started having hand pain, arthritis found in thumb. Marine collagen came out on top for all potential uses hence much more expensive. I didn't use the stuff as all the info seemed to relay that it is for prevention rather than cure. I am a bit sceptical of all those so called health benefits though.

If anyone is interested Boots are doing their Marine Collagen capsules at £10 for 90 instead of £33.
It’s today only as part of the £10 Tuesday deal.

For anyone not in the know every Tuesday Boots do a 100+ items at only £10.

I started taking liquid collagen when my hair was coming out in handfuls ..due I beloved to dietary changes when I was diagnosed with T2diabetes.
My hairdresser advised that that it would help,and it has my hair is growing well though it has a way to go to get the wispy bits to thicken up.
I have arthritis in my hand misshapen fingers and pain…it hasn’t he.ped that I take turmeric for that and it takes the edge off pain on bad days

Thank you sago I’ve ordered the Marine collagen you mentioned from Boots . Just hope it doesn’t affect my stomach.

Erica23

Thank you sago I’ve ordered the Marine collagen you mentioned from Boots . Just hope it doesn’t affect my stomach.

It’s a great offer, I hope it works for you.

Thank you all. I’m utterly confused which one to take.

Ingenious Beauty. Slow acting so be prepared to stick it at least months... I think it 'does what it says on the tin' or rather, most of what they claim. My skin is less dry and lined, nails a bit, better joints and bones pretty good. Recently had a really nasty fall on hard ground - landed badly, almost dislocated jaw (you get the picture) BUT nothing broke and I recovered like a younger person.

My wife and I took a collagen supplement in powder form for 3 months and didn't recognise any changes in our health or wellbeing. There's no harm in trying it yourself though.

I started taking collagen about 6 months ago. I have noticed a huge improvement in my joint aches and pains, my nails are growing like never before and much stronger. I’m not religious in taking it daily but my aches return when I have a break in taking it.

My plantar fasciitis is also vastly improved since starting it.

I chose Elavate because it has both types of collagen (marine and bovine) in one product and I believe they do different things so it’s good to have both types.

I think I can get a code for money off if anyone wants one?

Listen to Sliced Bread, they had a whole programme dedicated to collagen and explaining if it worked out not, dry interesting. Jury was out a bit but I still take collagen every day in my tea as I reason it can’t do any harm and may do some good!

Thank you for that tip about Boots. That’s really good to know 😊!

You need to add Vitamin C with collagen to make it more effective. I take it with Vitamin C and can definitely see a change in the texture of my skin and nails.

Sago

If anyone is interested Boots are doing their Marine Collagen capsules at £10 for 90 instead of £33.
It’s today only as part of the £10 Tuesday deal.

For anyone not in the know every Tuesday Boots do a 100+ items at only £10.

Had not heard of the £10 Tuesdays so thanks for the tip.
I tried the Marine collagen powder but didn't like it so capsules seem like a good idea. I wanted it to see if it would improve thinning hair and flaking finger nails.

It’s all so confusing because my GP told me collagen doesn’t get absorbed by the body when we take it in a supplement form. Apparently it just passes through us.