topic Re: Attn: Collagen Users in Beauty

Attn: Collagen Users

RinaRina — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 13:47:32 GMT

Hi Collagen users,
Have you used different brands?
Which do you like the best and why.
TIA.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 14:52:40 GMT

I do not make smoothies. I fast in the AM so I don't add any powders to my coffee. I use Proteinex Liquid Collagen Protein. It can be mixed into a glass of water or taken right off the spoon. I like it because it's low calorie, low carb, keto friendly, and comes in assorted flavors.

When making a recipe that calls for collagen powder, I use Vital Proteins.

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Shelbelle — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 21:42:04 GMT

I prefer capsules, dont use powders or liquids that need to be mixed. I like NutriFlair or NutriVein caps, usually best price on amazon or ebay. Ebay has multiple buying discounts on NutriFlair. I do think this is the same company just under different names, formula is the same. Both of these contain all 5 types of collagen and no tilpaia fish, only wild caught fish.

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snipsnapsnur — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 15:14:58 GMT

I use the Algenist Genius liquid collagen. Love it. Only need a small amount for entire face.

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SilleeMee — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 15:15:15 GMT

Which type of collagen?? Topical or supplements?

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RinaRina — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 18:53:33 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:

Which type of collagen?? Topical or supplements?

Supplements.

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GingerHead — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 20:26:14 GMT

@RinaRina Vital Proteins

I buy from Costco but you can get it anywhere. It stopped my husband's chronic knee pain and my occasional knee pain.... I'm a believer.

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SportyShorty07 — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 20:36:37 GMT

@RinaRina I use Swanson Collagen Hydrolysate Powder- I mix it into my water everyday. It is affordable and has 108 servings. My nails are strong, my skin is healthy, if I get a cut or burn it heals super fast and this helps a lot in muscle recovery for my weightlifting sessions and high impact aerobics. I love this collagen powder and I've been using it for over a year. .

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Shelbelle — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 21:37:35 GMT

For relief from joint pain and arthritis, the collagen to try is UC II Collagen , I take caps one per day.

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SilleeMee — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 21:39:35 GMT

I take this one. It's a loose powder. I add it to my morning coffee and drink it on an empty stomach so it gets absorbed w/o interference from food. This supp contains all of the types of collagen.

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Goodie2shoes — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 21:45:32 GMT

I use Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides and I put it on my morning coffee. I think it's made a difference in my skin.

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sueinsf — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 21:50:48 GMT

I use Ancient Nutrition, but I take it more for my joints than skin and nails (although I do have good skin and nails, so I'm sure it helps those too). 1 scoop is 10.1 grams and 9g of protein. I find the ones that use 5 types of collagen (which many do not) work best for me. I've also tried Codeage and a couple of others. Ancient Nutrition I only buy on sale, usually a buy 2 get 1 free.

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Shelbelle — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 21:57:12 GMT

I dont use any collagen that contains tilapia, a farm raised fish, wild caught is a better, healthier option.

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SandySparkles — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 00:05:39 GMT

I too, use Vital Protein powder in my morning coffee, and have had amazing results!👍 I was a tad skeptical at first as I have read differing reports about the efficacy of collagen powder. Most were encouraging with thousands of testimonials, but some say the research is inconclusive and is mostly hype! I strongly DISAGREE! It has helped strengthen my nails; they grow long and strong, and my skin was quite dry, but is much improved!!!😊

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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JudyL — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 00:17:00 GMT

I must be the strange one - tried 2 different collagen powders at 2 different times and after a few days, maybe a week, of using, I have never in my life felt such knee pain. Holy cow it was bad. Stopped doing the collagen powder and knee pain went away within a day. Won't go near the stuff again.

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RinaRina — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 14:16:20 GMT

@JudyL wrote:
I must be the strange one - tried 2 different collagen powders at 2 different times and after a few days, maybe a week, of using, I have never in my life felt such knee pain. Holy cow it was bad. Stopped doing the collagen powder and knee pain went away within a day. Won't go near the stuff again.

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I totally understand.
When I took Amadean Marine protein, I was fine.
Last year, I switched to Vital Proteins, and I've been a basket case.
My KNEES got "out of whack" again.
I can't walk well.
I'm thinking I need a protein powder with Hyaluronic acid in it ... if there is such a thing.

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goldensrbest — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 14:10:24 GMT

Any documented proof these work?

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RinaRina — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 15:11:59 GMT

I was just looking on AMZN and found one with hyaluronic acid and a TON of biotin.
Biotin - 33,333% of the minimum daily requirement. That is ridiculous.
I read somewhere, you're not supposed to take that much biotin on a daily basis.

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SilleeMee — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 15:16:02 GMT

You can find hyaluronic acid supps in capsules, a separate purchase of course.

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JudyL — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 17:49:28 GMT

@RinaRina wrote:
@JudyL wrote:
I must be the strange one - tried 2 different collagen powders at 2 different times and after a few days, maybe a week, of using, I have never in my life felt such knee pain. Holy cow it was bad. Stopped doing the collagen powder and knee pain went away within a day. Won't go near the stuff again.
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I totally understand.
When I took Amadean Marine protein, I was fine.
Last year, I switched to Vital Proteins, and I've been a basket case.
My KNEES got "out of whack" again.
I can't walk well.
I'm thinking I need a protein powder with Hyaluronic acid in it ... if there is such a thing.

@RinaRina - Tried a marine collagen powder from Andrew Lessman and Vital Proteins, both did not work for me. As I said, the knee pain was unbelievable, stopped using the powders and within a day my knees were better. Collagen powders are not for me, I guess.