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post 1664325563 07-13-2022, 08:27 AM
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Are collagen supplements legit? (srs)

Thinking of using it mainly for skinmaxxing, currently use Vitamin C Serum, Tretinoin and SPF 50 moisturiser. Seen decent results so far but my skin could be better.

From what I've read you need 15g/15000mg to really see the benefits of it, heard it's good for joints and apparently strength/muscle but think that's just bro science.

Any brahs had experience with it?
post 1664326013 07-13-2022, 08:34 AM
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I dont see how it would work. When you digest it you would break down the protein to its amino acids like digesting anythign else and then your body would use it as needed. Its not like its all going to stay as collogen and go straight to your skin. The collogen protein powders are more expensive than the others because its the in thing right now and they can charge more, that is my take.
post 1664326153 07-13-2022, 08:36 AM
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I take it for joints and ligaments for at least a year, rather consistently.

I've noticed no difference in skin, hair, or nails. I've noticed no difference in joint pain or strengthening ligaments.

I'm nearly 40 with no wrinkles, but pretty sure it's just genetics.

There's other benefits like the protein and BCAAs. I continue to take it because I can't consume whey.
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post 1664326543 07-13-2022, 08:42 AM
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Preliminary results are promising for the short and long-term use of oral collagen supplements for wound healing and skin aging. Oral collagen supplements also increase skin elasticity, hydration, and dermal collagen density.
https://europepmc.org/article/med/30...bot&client=bot
The evidences obtained from these systematic reviews indicated that oral administration of intact or hydrolyzed collagen improves clinical manifestation of skin health.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/...111/jocd.13435
In the meta-analysis, a grouped analysis of studies showed favorable results of hydrolyzed collagen supplementation compared with placebo in terms of skin hydration, elasticity, and wrinkles. The findings of improved hydration and elasticity were also confirmed in the subgroup meta-analysis. Based on results, ingestion of hydrolyzed collagen for 90 days is effective in reducing skin aging, as it reduces wrinkles and improves skin elasticity and hydration.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/...1111/ijd.15518
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post 1664341633 07-13-2022, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted By elterrible987⏩
I dont see how it would work. When you digest it you would break down the protein to its amino acids like digesting anythign else and then your body would use it as needed. Its not like its all going to stay as collogen and go straight to your skin. The collogen protein powders are more expensive than the others because its the in thing right now and they can charge more, that is my take.
You can get capsule versions of it, don't see the point in consuming the protein powder version I've got enough whey lol.
post 1664341713 07-13-2022, 01:43 PM
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Collagen supplements are good for your gut and contain tons of amino acids so you can take them like any other supplement

No idea if they'll help retain your youthful glow
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post 1664342003 07-13-2022, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted By _zman⏩
I take it for joints and ligaments for at least a year, rather consistently.

I've noticed no difference in skin, hair, or nails. I've noticed no difference in joint pain or strengthening ligaments.

I'm nearly 40 with no wrinkles, but pretty sure it's just genetics.

There's other benefits like the protein and BCAAs. I continue to take it because I can't consume whey.
I take some but not everyday

Really noticed no difference either
post 1664348043 07-13-2022, 03:36 PM
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Yes i get the vital proteins from cvs with my 40% off coupon. Makes it cheap enough to be worth it. Also extra protein since I dont do protein shakes.
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From what I've read they're a scam.
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Scam. Just dermaroll and take retinol for collagen
post 1664349333 07-13-2022, 03:58 PM
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They don’t do what they claim by the mechanism they claim


But they do contain nutrients. I’m sure some dumb slots out there that live off of potato chips and Dunkin’ Donuts started taking it and noticed an improvement after being nutrient starved in general.
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post 1664387813 07-14-2022, 09:59 AM
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Also OP. I forgot to add.

The reason that collagen definitely works for skin and hair is because it are great at healing our gut/intestine. All of our guts are fukked from western diets. This is the source of most skin and hair issues including Male Pattern baldness and acne.

Doesnt matter if the collagen actually reaches the skin as collagen or not because it definitely helps the gut which helps the skin.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27185300/

There are other studies and many anecdotes out there include me.
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