topic Re: Collagen Powder Supplement in Wellness

Collagen Powder Supplement

nanny24 — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 15:22:59 GMT

Can anyone recommend a good collagen supplement? I have been reading how important it is to skin, joints, hair, etc. I am taking a pill form now, but understand that the powder is better for you, I think you mix it into juice or food. Many thanks.

Re: Collagen Powder Supplement

Grouchomarx — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 15:35:03 GMT

I like this one I get from Amazon:

Whole Foods Market, Collagen Powder - Unflavored, 4 oz

It dissolves easily. Cost is $15.99 for a 30 day supply. It contains Verisol 2500mg per serving. It has helped my painful elbow joint a lot.

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Shelbelle — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 19:47:06 GMT

I take 3 Verisol tablets daily, Puritans Pride brand. I also take one 100 mg Hyaluronic Acid capsule daily.

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Suzeecat — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 16:00:14 GMT

I use the Great Lakes brand. It comes with a green label and I order it from Amazon.

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nunu4u — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 16:30:24 GMT

Currently I'm taking NeoCell Pomegranate liquid. It has collegen plus the benefits of pomegranate, ionic minerals, and tasting delicious.

Collagen took out my knee pain over ten years ago and I've been a fan since. My hair stylist sees the result in my hair, too.

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Pook — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 19:08:11 GMT

@nanny24 I have used Andrew Lessman's Marine Collagen powder for several years on the recommendation of the PA at my ortho doctor. Not only has the cartilage space in my knee thickened but have so many comments on how my skin looks. I have since added Consult Beaute's collagen powder which has both bovine and marine.

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lkat — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 16:49:37 GMT

I use Vital Proteins Unflavored Collagen Peptides. I mix two scoopfuls with my electrolytes and msm every day and it mixes fine as long as you shake it well. I haven't been using it long enough yet to know how many benefits I get but it's rated well on various web sites.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 16:52:20 GMT

Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides (in a blue canister).

It’s flavorless and blends well into my bulletproof coffee. If you are a Costco member, they have the best price as well as the canister being bigger.

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Sooner — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 16:59:57 GMT

Is there any one of these that comes from USA sourced and produced ingredients? I would love to try one but only one USA made.

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Shelbelle — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 17:00:45 GMT

Lessman's Marine is made from tilapia, that is something I doi not want to consume, just my 2 cents. And Lessman should know better too!!

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Retiredpsych — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 17:29:44 GMT

I have been using Vital Proteins Collagen powder for about a year and a half. It is bovine collagen. I buy it at Costco which has the best price per ounce. If you are vegan, you can get the same company's vegan version, on Amazon. I want to believe that it is helping my joints, hair, nails and skin. I say I want to believe because I have been reading that when the collagen, taken orally, hits the stomach, the stomach acid basically removes most of the benefits. I quess you could say that about any supplement we take. However, apparently, when the powder is mixed with the water, to drink it, it is more quickly absorbed so less is lost. Who knows.....I will keep taking it!

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SilleeMee — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 17:36:45 GMT

I've been taking marine collagen for about a year, maybe longer, and I am still not convinced that it's making any visible difference in my skin. The only thing that I can tell that it is doing, sort of, is the faster rate at which my hair and nails are growing....and I'm not thrilled about that.

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lkat — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 17:41:21 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch , @Retiredpsych

Thanks for the tip about buying the Vital Proteins at Costco. I don't have a membership as there aren't any warehouses close to me but even with the 5% surcharge, it's cheaper than what I've been able to find it for.

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Nightowlz — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 18:36:39 GMT

I tried the NeoCell powder form. I just could not deal with the smell & taste. Most people say it does not smell or taste but I'm here to tell you it does. I had to plug my nose to try & down it. It made me gag & sometimes it came back up. I also took it with Vit C or a little oj & I think MSM not sure for better absorption.

Eventually I gave it up & took the pills which I also stopped taking.

Andrew Lessman's are part of the Feb Monthly Specials if you want to check out his. Someone posted right now is his best price it has been.

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MoonieBaby — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 18:47:52 GMT

Andrew Lessman's Marine Collagen - no additives, it's very pure stuff, and it works wonders on my skin, (not just my facial skin) it's pricey BUT WORTH EVERY SINGLE SOLITARY PENNY.

I buy nothing BUT his product line as all other lines are loaded with fillers and lies.

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nanny24 — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 19:33:44 GMT

I guess I need to research this, how do you decide if the bovine or marine is better? I agree with Shelbelle that if Lessman's is made from tilapia, I would not want it either. I don't have a membership at Costco, I suppose a vitamin store would have better quality that a grocery store.

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Sooner — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 19:34:18 GMT

@MoonieBaby wrote:
Andrew Lessman's Marine Collagen - no additives, it's very pure stuff, and it works wonders on my skin, (not just my facial skin) it's pricey BUT WORTH EVERY SINGLE SOLITARY PENNY.

I buy nothing BUT his product line as all other lines are loaded with fillers and lies.

@MoonieBaby But is it made and SOURCED in the USA?

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MoonieBaby — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 19:40:49 GMT

@Sooner

Good question my friend!

All of his products are made in the USA, however, I'm not sure he has the tilapia sourced from the USA. Makes me think, now that you mention it....hmmm.

I've ordered direct many times 800 808 7311; the CS is excellent and perhaps they can answer where the scales are sourced.

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Shelbelle — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 19:57:32 GMT

Lessman primary ingredient is tilapia, that is a farm raised fish, that says it all, I dont care where it is sourced, it is not a product that I would consider healthy to consume. Shame on him, he certainly knows better. His products are a lot of hype, and not always as they appear.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 20:15:46 GMT

@nanny24 wrote:
I guess I need to research this, how do you decide if the bovine or marine is better? I agree with Shelbelle that if Lessman's is made from tilapia, I would not want it either. I don't have a membership at Costco, I suppose a vitamin store would have better quality that a grocery store.

I believe you can order from the Costco website for a non-member 5% upcharge, which is still a very good value.