3 Side Effects Of Collagen Supplements What You Should Know

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      U.S. National Library of Medicine: "Shark Cartilage"
    
      Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research: "Beneficial Effects of Collagen Hydrolysate: A Review of Recent Developments"
    
      Cleveland Clinic: "The Best Way You Can Get More Collagen"
    
      Nutrients: "A Collagen Supplement Improves Skin Hydration, Elasticity, Roughness, and Density: Results of a Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Blind Study"
    
      Mayo Clinic: "Hypercalcemia"
    
      Allergology International: "Allergy to fish collagen: Thermostability of collagen and IgE reactivity of patients' sera with extracts of 11 species of bony and cartilaginous fish"
    
      Mayo Clinic: "Food Allergy Symptoms and Causes"
    
      Journal of Drugs and Dermatology: "Oral Collagen Supplementation: A Systematic Review of Dermatological Applications"
    
      Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology: "Oral supplementation with specific bioactive collagen peptides improves nail growth and reduces symptoms of brittle nails"
    
      Nutrients: "The Influence of Specific Bioactive Collagen Peptides on Knee Joint Discomfort in Young Physically Active Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial"
    
      Current Protein and Peptide Science:  Hydroxyproline: A Potential Biochemical Marker and Its Role in the Pathogenesis of Different Diseases
    
      Mayo Clinic: Hyperoxaluria and oxalosis
    




Adding a powdered collagen supplement to a flavored drink, like coffee or a smoothie, can help you avoid its aftertaste.

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Taking collagen powder or other collagen supplements can cause:

Hypercalcemia Allergic reaction A foul taste in your mouth

Collagen supplements may not be suitable for people with kidney problems, such as kidney stones or chronic kidney disease. Always check with your doctor before introducing new supplements into your routine.

• Hypercalcemia
• Allergic reaction
• A foul taste in your mouth

Collagen supplements may not be suitable for people with kidney problems, such as kidney stones or chronic kidney disease.

Always check with your doctor before introducing new supplements into your routine.

      U.S. National Library of Medicine: "Shark Cartilage"
    
      Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research: "Beneficial Effects of Collagen Hydrolysate: A Review of Recent Developments"
    
      Cleveland Clinic: "The Best Way You Can Get More Collagen"
    
      Nutrients: "A Collagen Supplement Improves Skin Hydration, Elasticity, Roughness, and Density: Results of a Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Blind Study"
    
      Mayo Clinic: "Hypercalcemia"
    
      Allergology International: "Allergy to fish collagen: Thermostability of collagen and IgE reactivity of patients' sera with extracts of 11 species of bony and cartilaginous fish"
    
      Mayo Clinic: "Food Allergy Symptoms and Causes"
    
      Journal of Drugs and Dermatology: "Oral Collagen Supplementation: A Systematic Review of Dermatological Applications"
    
      Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology: "Oral supplementation with specific bioactive collagen peptides improves nail growth and reduces symptoms of brittle nails"
    
      Nutrients: "The Influence of Specific Bioactive Collagen Peptides on Knee Joint Discomfort in Young Physically Active Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial"
    
      Current Protein and Peptide Science:  Hydroxyproline: A Potential Biochemical Marker and Its Role in the Pathogenesis of Different Diseases
    
      Mayo Clinic: Hyperoxaluria and oxalosis