How effective is Collagen supplementation (powder form)?

jarman · 14-02-2006, 09:51 PM

I just bought some collagen (powder form). Does anyone know the effectiveness of this supplement?

jarman · 19-02-2006, 05:56 PM

c'mon you wankers, this thread's been sitting here empty for days...hasn't anyone heard anything about this supplement?

Andy1981iron · 19-02-2006, 06:02 PM

It's meant help with joint pain, but I haven't heard of a supplement just containing collagen alone. Are you taking it for the joints?

There are supplements available for this and the best usually contain this ****tail:

Hydrolyzed gelatin - Gelatin provides the components of collagen, which is the basis of connective tissue found in skin, ligaments, cartilage, vertebral discs, joint linings, capillary walls, and the bones and teeth.

Glucosamine sulfate - Glucosamine is a major component of cartilage. It helps the body make synovial fluidan important joint lubricantand proteoglycansthe large, shock absorbing molecules found in cartilage.

Chondroitin sulfate - Chondroitin is a derivative of glucosamine that supports the strength and flexibility of all connective tissues in the body.

MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) - MSM is a natural, nutritional source of biologically active sulfur. MSM provides the body with the raw materials it requires to remanufacture protein and connective tissues. MSM should also be added because of its anti-inflammatory effect on injured joints.

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) - Ascorbic acid is a good addition because it is essential for the synthesis of collagen and the reconstruction of connective tissues in the body.

Flax Oil (Omega 3's and Omega 6's) Have you ever noticed that when you are really lean, you tend to have more pain in your joints? Of course while on Winny this is apparant too! Polyunsaturated fats help to lubricate your joints and help them move "freely". If you suffer from tendonitis, polyunsaturated fat may also help reduce the inflamation that causes your pain. Both Omega 3 and Omega 6 are the two main types of polyunsaturated fats and they can be found in flax oil, Borage Seed Oil, Fish Oil, Udo's OIL.

jarman · 19-02-2006, 06:03 PM

ha, damn that was quick, thanks bro

Yes, currently I am taking collagen in the powder form hoping it will help with my tendonitis. I am also taking omega 3's, a joint-complex that includes glucosamine, chondrotin and MSM, and also taking about 2500mg of vit C/day...tendonitis is feeling pretty good right now

SoulCard · 19-02-2006, 06:12 PM

im pretty sure it takes about 3 weeks or more for the glucosoamine to kick in and start working effectively...

Andy1981iron · 19-02-2006, 06:12 PM

Looks like your taking the full wack of required goodies!

Nice to hear it's working.

Andy1981iron · 19-02-2006, 06:12 PM

Looks like your taking the full wack of required goodies!

Nice to hear it's working.

jarman · 24-02-2006, 04:24 AM

Yea...it's definately helping out with the inflammation. Still on the search for a cure tho :cry:

Vitamin B6 seems to help out a lot too

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19-02-2006, 05:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
jarman Making Progress Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: United States Posts: 226 Rep Power:	c'mon you wankers, this thread's been sitting here empty for days...hasn't anyone heard anything about this supplement?

19-02-2006, 06:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
Andy1981iron Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hull Posts: 833 Rep Power:	It's meant help with joint pain, but I haven't heard of a supplement just containing collagen alone. Are you taking it for the joints? There are supplements available for this and the best usually contain this ****tail: Hydrolyzed gelatin - Gelatin provides the components of collagen, which is the basis of connective tissue found in skin, ligaments, cartilage, vertebral discs, joint linings, capillary walls, and the bones and teeth. Glucosamine sulfate - Glucosamine is a major component of cartilage. It helps the body make synovial fluidan important joint lubricantand proteoglycansthe large, shock absorbing molecules found in cartilage. Chondroitin sulfate - Chondroitin is a derivative of glucosamine that supports the strength and flexibility of all connective tissues in the body. MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) - MSM is a natural, nutritional source of biologically active sulfur. MSM provides the body with the raw materials it requires to remanufacture protein and connective tissues. MSM should also be added because of its anti-inflammatory effect on injured joints. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) - Ascorbic acid is a good addition because it is essential for the synthesis of collagen and the reconstruction of connective tissues in the body. Flax Oil (Omega 3's and Omega 6's) Have you ever noticed that when you are really lean, you tend to have more pain in your joints? Of course while on Winny this is apparant too! Polyunsaturated fats help to lubricate your joints and help them move "freely". If you suffer from tendonitis, polyunsaturated fat may also help reduce the inflamation that causes your pain. Both Omega 3 and Omega 6 are the two main types of polyunsaturated fats and they can be found in flax oil, Borage Seed Oil, Fish Oil, Udo's OIL.

19-02-2006, 06:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
jarman Making Progress Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: United States Posts: 226 Rep Power:	ha, damn that was quick, thanks bro Yes, currently I am taking collagen in the powder form hoping it will help with my tendonitis. I am also taking omega 3's, a joint-complex that includes glucosamine, chondrotin and MSM, and also taking about 2500mg of vit C/day...tendonitis is feeling pretty good right now

19-02-2006, 06:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
Andy1981iron Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hull Posts: 833 Rep Power:	Looks like your taking the full wack of required goodies! Nice to hear it's working.

19-02-2006, 06:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
Andy1981iron Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hull Posts: 833 Rep Power:	Looks like your taking the full wack of required goodies! Nice to hear it's working.

24-02-2006, 04:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
jarman Making Progress Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: United States Posts: 226 Rep Power:	Yea...it's definately helping out with the inflammation. Still on the search for a cure tho :cry: Vitamin B6 seems to help out a lot too