Collagen for osteoporosis?

Thank you so much for your cogent summary. I tried once to figure this all out, found myself stumped and was then distracted by other things. Now need to return to collagen consideration.
Think it will be good for my situation with hips being the primary concern. I am back in the osteopenia range after 2 injections of Prolia.

Thanks for your reply. I sure hope there is more research coming down the pike to clarify. The term "bioactive" just means having a biological effect. There are other products on the market like Verisol and Natural Factors that also use the phrase "bioactive peptides". A recent post I saw by Dr Mark Hyman stated that most nutrition research is company funded and the results are often skewed in favor of their product by 500-800%. Since Gelita funded the study on it's own product, I think we have to take that into consideration. I take collagen (and sure hope it's helpful with no negative impacts in later years since there is a lack of research!) but I think a healthy skepticism is valuable in evaluating cost, sourcing and claims of the products we buy and consume. Right now, I prefer to take a marine collagen vs. bovine as they are both type 1 with similar effects. Fortibone is likely a good product as well but I have to wonder whether it is really different than other products on the market that justify its higher cost. I've contacted the company and hope for a reply.

I agree wholeheartedly with you about the funding source of studies and the results consequently requiring more careful scrutiny.

Curious why you prefer the marine collagen v bovine?

I have come to respect McCormick on osteoporosis and would put some faith in his apparent preference for bovine collagen.

If you get a reply, I hope you will post it.

Thanks for your reply. I sure hope there is more research coming down the pike to clarify. The term "bioactive" just means having a biological effect. There are other products on the market like Verisol and Natural Factors that also use the phrase "bioactive peptides". A recent post I saw by Dr Mark Hyman stated that most nutrition research is company funded and the results are often skewed in favor of their product by 500-800%. Since Gelita funded the study on it's own product, I think we have to take that into consideration. I take collagen (and sure hope it's helpful with no negative impacts in later years since there is a lack of research!) but I think a healthy skepticism is valuable in evaluating cost, sourcing and claims of the products we buy and consume. Right now, I prefer to take a marine collagen vs. bovine as they are both type 1 with similar effects. Fortibone is likely a good product as well but I have to wonder whether it is really different than other products on the market that justify its higher cost. I've contacted the company and hope for a reply.

Dr Keith McCormick recommends collagen as well, in his book Great Bones. He claims that type 1 collagen is best for bones. He has formulated a collagen product specifically for bone health. You can find it on http://www.osteonaturals.com. it's called Osteo Collagen Pep with fortibone. I have been using it for months and really like it. It's unflavored and mixes with anything. Not sure what it's doing for my bones, but it's a great collagen supplement. Good luck!

Hi @maureenanne
I realize this post is from 2023. I am considering Osteoporosis Collagen Pep with fortibone and am very interested in hearing if you were successful or not. Also, did you experience any side effects? Thanks

Thanks for responding. I did see diarrhea as a potential side effect. Wondering if a lower dose would still be effective. When you do go for your next scan, please share if there is improvement. I really want to stay away from the side effects of the prescription drugs. Thanks so much.

Thanks for responding. I did see diarrhea as a potential side effect. Wondering if a lower dose would still be effective. When you do go for your next scan, please share if there is improvement. I really want to stay away from the side effects of the prescription drugs. Thanks so much.