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Andrew Lessman Marine Collagen

Mitchell — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 21:00:33 GMT

Does anyone know what the most abundent type of collagen is present in the tendons. I was thinking of trying the andrew lessman product but they told me it only contains collagen type 1. I think that type 3 is the most abundent in the tendons and not type1.

Thanks

Re: Andrew Lessman Marine Collagen

hopi — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 21:07:49 GMT

You can call A'sL CS 800 number and the reps can usually help with that type of info

Re: Andrew Lessman Marine Collagen

SilleeMee — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 22:31:47 GMT

Type II is found in cartilage / tendons. I found that info on wiki. @Mitchell

The different types of collagen all play a role in most parts of the body. You actually need all of them to make things work properly.

Re: Andrew Lessman Marine Collagen

Pook — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 23:23:06 GMT

I can't answer that but I do know since starting on AL's two years ago the cartilage in my knees is now thicker.

Re: Andrew Lessman Marine Collagen

blackhole99 — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 00:04:08 GMT

@Pook

@Pook wrote:
I can't answer that but I do know since starting on AL's two years ago the cartilage in my knees is now thicker.

What kind of test do they do to find out if the cartilage in the knees is thicker? My son just started taking bovine collagen , but I think he's using it as an antioxidant for general health.

Re: Andrew Lessman Marine Collagen

SilleeMee — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 00:18:05 GMT

Marine collagen contains mostly types I and III. It is more easily absorbed into the bloodstream than type I, making it a superior kind of collagen.

Just because our tendons and cartilage is made mostly of type II doesn't mean consuming that type will be more beneficial for those areas. What is important is consuming what the body can absorb to benefit the most from any supplement. @Mitchell

Re: Andrew Lessman Marine Collagen

Pook — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 08:41:28 GMT

@blackhole99 wrote:
@Pook
@Pook wrote:
I can't answer that but I do know since starting on AL's two years ago the cartilage in my knees is now thicker.
What kind of test do they do to find out if the cartilage in the knees is thicker? My son just started taking bovine collagen , but I think he's using it as an antioxidant for general health.

Xrays will show more space below the kneecap where the cartilage is. That's how they also know if a knee replacement is needed. I don't know if it would be routinely done and insurance would cover it just to see that but I had a slip and fall on the ice last winter and xrays they took were compared to the xrays taken when I had a torn meniscus.

Re: Andrew Lessman Marine Collagen

151949 — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 13:39:11 GMT

I tried this - it was a huge waste of money.

Re: Andrew Lessman Marine Collagen

Hoovermom — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 19:26:21 GMT

Isn't Trader Joe's now selling their line for $10?

Re: Andrew Lessman Marine Collagen

Laura14 — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 19:35:43 GMT

I switched to a brand from Zammex called Premium Hydrolized Collagen Peptides. I am on my second jar of the stuff. It really works.

I can't vouch for tendons since I don't have those issues but it has done wonders for my nails and after two months my hair is almost a decade younger. I never thought I'd see it this full again.

I do take my scoop in the morning on an empty stomach with some orange juice to dissolve it and then fill the glass with water. Vitamin C is necessary for the collagen to be absorbed by the body.

I taste nothing but my water and OJ. You can use all OJ if you want or some other type of high content Vitamin C juice. I just like it that way.

Highly recommend if you are looking to try something like it. I get mine from Amazon.

Re: Andrew Lessman Marine Collagen

LTT1 — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 12:40:47 GMT

@151949

@151949 wrote:
I tried this - it was a huge waste of money.

It may have been “a huge waste of money” FOR YOU...

I’m sorry.

It has made a HUGE positive difference FOR ME...

I now have tough nails!

My hair is looking like hair again!

I cannot take biotin for this. Have never noticed if MCP helps my tendons, but will start noticing and see. Ever since taking a fluoroquinone last year (Levaquin), I have painful tendon issues — and experienced a fall because I could not bend my knees.

Re: Andrew Lessman Marine Collagen

BarbiHollywood — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 11:41:09 GMT

I'm new to this collagen craze and just ordered Lessman's Marine Collagen. For me, it's a source thing -- marine v bovine. I have a touch of arthritis in my hands, especially one fingertip that does hurt often and some tendon issues in one foot. I'll see if it helps and keep you all posted. Meantime, I look forward to stronger nails and improved hair. That seems to be the most common benefit from posters.

Re: Andrew Lessman Marine Collagen

bargainsgirl — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:46:54 GMT

@BarbiHollywood wrote:
I'm new to this collagen craze and just ordered Lessman's Marine Collagen. For me, it's a source thing -- marine v bovine. I have a touch of arthritis in my hands, especially one fingertip that does hurt often and some tendon issues in one foot. I'll see if it helps and keep you all posted. Meantime, I look forward to stronger nails and improved hair. That seems to be the most common benefit from posters.

I too am new to this item. I take Hair skin nails...not sure if it is doing much but I thought I would try collagen but more for my joints and tendons than hair skin. I'll give it a month and see how it goes. Lots of very good reviews on this product.

Re: Andrew Lessman Marine Collagen

Icegoddess — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 15:39:52 GMT

So, I'm curious about the "Neutral" taste. That means it's not tasteless. Every protein or collagen powder I have ever tried as this odd aftertaste I just can't stand. It's one of those things that grows on you, but in a bad way. At first, it's just annoying, but as time goes on, it gets to where I just can't stand it. Unless it is totally tasteless, I just don't think I would take it, and that's a lot of money to spend to find out.

Re: Andrew Lessman Marine Collagen

SilleeMee — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 15:53:29 GMT

The thing about any kind of collagen supp is that when you take them there's no way to direct the collagen supp to any specific area in the body. It just goes where it's needed if it's needed at all to begin with. You can't take 'tendon' collagen and expect it to end up in your tendons. Doesn't work that way.

Re: Andrew Lessman Marine Collagen

CrazyDaisy — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 17:50:36 GMT

@Icegoddess wrote:
So, I'm curious about the "Neutral" taste. That means it's not tasteless. Every protein or collagen powder I have ever tried as this odd aftertaste I just can't stand. It's one of those things that grows on you, but in a bad way. At first, it's just annoying, but as time goes on, it gets to where I just can't stand it. Unless it is totally tasteless, I just don't think I would take it, and that's a lot of money to spend to find out.

I know what you are talking about when I just mixed with water to drink. When I started mixing with my morning coffee I never has that after taste.

Re: Andrew Lessman Marine Collagen

CatsOnMyLap — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 18:04:05 GMT

I ordered the Lessman Marine Collagen one time and had to return it after a week. I couldn't tolerate the fishy smell or taste at all.

Re: Andrew Lessman Marine Collagen

Shelbelle — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 19:41:42 GMT

I take all 5 forms of Collagen in capsule form, I dont like using powders that need to be mixed. I dont buy Lessman, he uses tilapia, I prefer using a wild caught fish such as cod or pollock.

Re: Andrew Lessman Marine Collagen

santorini — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 20:06:29 GMT

I have used AL's for years. I used to mix it with water and I never noticed a smell. Lately I mix it in with my morning protein shake. I also add some of his other powdered products - chondroitin, Fruitful Antioxidants and the green one for veggies (can't think of the name right now). I don't taste any of them.

Re: Andrew Lessman Marine Collagen

drizzellla — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 20:10:14 GMT

@Laura14 wrote:
I switched to a brand from Zammex called Premium Hydrolized Collagen Peptides. I am on my second jar of the stuff. It really works.

I can't vouch for tendons since I don't have those issues but it has done wonders for my nails and after two months my hair is almost a decade younger. I never thought I'd see it this full again.

I do take my scoop in the morning on an empty stomach with some orange juice to dissolve it and then fill the glass with water. Vitamin C is necessary for the collagen to be absorbed by the body.

I taste nothing but my water and OJ. You can use all OJ if you want or some other type of high content Vitamin C juice. I just like it that way.

Highly recommend if you are looking to try something like it. I get mine from Amazon.

I take a scoop of Andrew Lessman Marine Collagen with a glass of V-8. It is so thick I don't notice the taste. Goes down real easy. It has helped my knee so much, I never want to be without.