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Collagen Recommendations

SurferWife — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 21:16:45 GMT

I'm new to collagen, but I'm sure some of you are seasoned pros. Any recommendations for a collagen powder I can add to my coffee or other beverages?

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 23:19:07 GMT

@SurferWife - I've read pros and cons about powdered collagen. One of them was that it's processed at such high heat that the heat destroys it. I'm not smart or scientific enough to know if that's true. Plus you see tons of positive reviews on certain ones so are they true or placebo effect? Even so, I've opted for a liquid. Is it processed with heat too? I don't know, but I believe it's absorbed easier. The one I use is called Aminosculpt. You can take it directly from the spoon but IMO it goes down easier when mixed with water, so it's simple to incorporate by using it when taking vitamins. It comes in a few flavor options and I order it from Amazon.

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Dazlin — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 21:47:42 GMT

@SurferWife , I started Vital proteins collagen peptides Advanced about 3 months ago...im not going to buy anymore. I really cant say there's been any difference in skin, hair or nails...body too(aches).

That said...I've had no digestive problems, and the Advanced is almost tasteless...I mix it in water with fresh lemon. I'll finish what I have, will be about another 2 weeks...

Re: Collagen Recommendations

ellaphant — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 21:53:34 GMT

Never seen any proof it's beneficial.

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SilleeMee — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 23:26:40 GMT

I take one b/c I'm on Rx bone density drugs where collagen is being used to build new bone. My healthcare provider recommended I take one. I chose this powder by Horbaach. Unflavored, dissolves easily. I put it in my coffee.

3-month supply - $25

'Amazon's Choice'

Pure collagen, nothing else

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Icegoddess — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 22:53:35 GMT

@SilleeMee How much is a serving?

I got a lemon-flavored Vital Proteins collagen powder, but a serving size is 4 TBS. Try dissolving that in 8 oz of liquid and I don't drink that much liquid in the first place. I don't have a problem with the lemon flavor, but there's still that odd taste I associate with protein powders and I just can't stand.

I decided to try again with a liquid and got a Neocell liquid in pomegranate yesterday at my local Vitamin Shoppe. Sadly, if I actually like it, it'll probably be discontinued. I originally tried to get it from iHerb and there expected date keeps moving out day by day. Amazon doesn't have it. So, I'm afraid it may be going the way of the dinosaur. I guess if I like it and can't get it, I'll try the one @JeanLouiseFinch got.

Re: Collagen Recommendations

SilleeMee — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 22:56:35 GMT

Horbaach has a scoop inside and it holds 10 g, one serving. @Icegoddess

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Icegoddess — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 23:02:36 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
Horbaach has a scoop inside and it holds 10 g, one serving. @Icegoddess

@SilleeMee , so how much is that tablespoon-wise. I know nothing about grams.

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SilleeMee — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 23:25:27 GMT

@Icegoddess wrote:
@SilleeMee wrote:
Horbaach has a scoop inside and it holds 10 g, one serving. @Icegoddess
@SilleeMee , so how much is that tablespoon-wise. I know nothing about grams.

@Icegoddess

10-gram scoop is more than one Tbsp. It's the same serving size as Vital Proteins brand. Vital Proteins serving size is not 4 Tbsps. for the one I'm looking at, the 'Pure collagen' one. The other VP options have additives like vitamin C and hyaluronic acid so those would be more grams per serving.

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Sooner — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 23:28:13 GMT

I can tell that my joints don't get as achy and stiff after I have scrubbed floors and showers or worked cleaning the garage or attic. I find that it does help with that.

Re: Collagen Recommendations

Icegoddess — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 23:28:46 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
@Icegoddess wrote:
@SilleeMee wrote:
Horbaach has a scoop inside and it holds 10 g, one serving. @Icegoddess
@SilleeMee , so how much is that tablespoon-wise. I know nothing about grams.

@Icegoddess
10-gram scoop is more than one Tbsp. It's the same serving size as Vital Proteins brand. Vital Proteins serving size is not 4 Tbsps. for the one I'm looking at, the 'Pure collagen' one. The other VP options have additives like vitamin C and hyaluronic acid so those would be more grams per serving.

@SilleeMee I beg to differ.

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SilleeMee — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 23:32:26 GMT

When you buy liquid collagen, you pay for the convenience plus you pay for the water and the other additives such as preservatives and sweeteners. Price per serving is higher for liquid than for powder.

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SilleeMee — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 23:36:14 GMT

@Icegoddess wrote:
@SilleeMee wrote:
@Icegoddess wrote:
@SilleeMee wrote:
Horbaach has a scoop inside and it holds 10 g, one serving. @Icegoddess
@SilleeMee , so how much is that tablespoon-wise. I know nothing about grams.

@Icegoddess
10-gram scoop is more than one Tbsp. It's the same serving size as Vital Proteins brand. Vital Proteins serving size is not 4 Tbsps. for the one I'm looking at, the 'Pure collagen' one. The other VP options have additives like vitamin C and hyaluronic acid so those would be more grams per serving.
@SilleeMee I beg to differ.

@Icegoddess

That version of VP is not pure collagen. I was comparing apples to apples with the pure collagen version of VP.

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SilleeMee — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 23:41:37 GMT

@Icegoddess

The Horbaach is a multi-collagen supp...made from bovine, marine and chicken sources. VP uses either bovine or marine.

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GingerHead — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 00:02:45 GMT

I've been taking Vital Proteins collage for many years and I absolutely do notice a difference in my joints after taking it and when I stop it for awhile I feel it, especially in my knees.

I started DH on it because he has terrible knees and he noticed a huge improvement as well.

So I'm a total believer!

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Dazlin — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 01:12:11 GMT

@Icegoddess ...the Advanced vital proteins with hyaluronic is serving size 3 tablespoons.

Seems their others are 4 TBS.

I starred with the regular one, unflavored, then switched to the Advanced...got better ingredients and only 3 TBS...

Not sure I'm going to buy it again...I can't see any improvement.

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SurferWife — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 01:13:59 GMT

@SilleeMee

Just ordered the Horbaach. How long will it take before I start feeling like a new woman?

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SilleeMee — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 01:36:48 GMT

@SurferWife wrote:
@SilleeMee
Just ordered the Horbaach. How long will it take before I start feeling like a new woman?

@SurferWife

Oh nice! I hope you can feel a little something in a month but give it a few months and then maybe you'll experience more, whatever that might be...skin, hair, joints. Everyone has different experiences with it and the time it takes varies.

Collagen is just protein made into small pieces of amino acids so it will go wherever your body needs it, if it needs it at all.

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Nana2158 — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 11:16:35 GMT

Andrew Lessman: Marine MSM Collagen Peptides. Have enjoyed for several years, two servings everyday in organic oolong tea.

CS phone representatives, are helpful and knowledgeable. Here's the number 800.800.1200 available 7 days a week. Never pay full price always purchase on sale the same with all my supplements from his company Procaps, can't say enough on the quality of his products. Thank you! Andrew Lessman. 💗🙏

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Mimi NY — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 14:46:54 GMT

@Nana2158 wrote:
Andrew Lessman: Marine MSM Collagen Peptides. Have enjoyed for several years, two servings everyday in organic oolong tea.

CS phone representatives, are helpful and knowledgeable. Here's the number 800.800.1200 available 7 days a week. Never pay full price always purchase on sale the same with all my supplements from his company Procaps, can't say enough on the quality of his products. Thank you! Andrew Lessman. 💗🙏

Have been using Andrew Lessman Marine MSM Collagen Peptides for many years along with many of his other supplements. I do know when I run out I do hear the the knees making weird sounds,nails not growing as fast along with my hair,skin not dry looking and this is coming from a senior . I always get his largest bag when it is his special on HSN, because I will never go without taking it in my morning coffee.Even got my daughter taking it for years ,her hairdresser always telling her that her hair grows so fast and she sees baby hair growing all the time.

But the funny part is she tells me her cats have gone crazy for any that have spilled onto to the counter in the past, and they know the bag of Marine Collegen and has knocked it down from the shelf,luckily the bag stayed closed.