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Collagen for osteoporosis?

Posted by cpb @cpb, Jul 26, 2021

My friend's medical doctor has her take collagen for her bones. I decided to try it and wondered if anyone knows more than I do about this.

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harrington50 | @harrington50 | Mar 22 10:09am

the type of collagen supplement matters! Search the Mayo site for "Fortibone for Osteoporosis", it's had the research done. Find a product that contains Fortibone.

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yogagirl57 | @yogagirl57 | Mar 22 10:17am

I also would like to learn more about collagen supplements. Have any of you tried Bone Coach’s collagen?

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patmacastclk | @patmacastclk | Mar 23 10:48am
In reply to @loh "I've been taking Vital Proteins with 20g of collagen peptides, but have wondered if this is..." + (show)
@loh

I've been taking Vital Proteins with 20g of collagen peptides, but have wondered if this is the best one. I saw another one advertised with a much higher level, but not sure what's best. Regular doctor and rheumatologist both shrugged and said collagen is not likely to do much of anything.

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Hi,
I take Algaecal Plus and had good results with it but then I tested positive for autoimmune disease and started having reactive arthritis about every 6 months. I know that my bones have suffered because of this. I have an appointment in April for a DEXA so I will find out.
My pc doctor and rheumatologist both say no to collagen but I'm interested in the new collagen complete from Algaecal because I definitely won't do the Reclast that the doctor said he would recommend for me! That's why I take Algaecal because I wouldn't take Fossamax. He was OK with that after I had good results with it.

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patmacastclk | @patmacastclk | Mar 23 10:58am
In reply to @destinnana "I am taking Algaecal collagen and find it to be very easy. It’s tasteless and I..." + (show)
@destinnana

I am taking Algaecal collagen and find it to be very easy. It’s tasteless and I add to my coffee every morning. I’ve seen a difference in my skin and hair as well. It’s a great product!

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I take Algaecal Plus and I'm considering Algaecal Complete too. How long have you been taking it? I had good results with Algaecal and still take it but now have developed Reactive Arthritis and I know it's damaging by bones.

I'm interested in anyone with results from collagen.

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jeepgrl | @jeepgrl | Mar 28 3:19am
In reply to @sc614 "Thanks for the reply! I am not a fan of beef or other meat besides chicken..." + (show)
@sc614

Thanks for the reply! I am not a fan of beef or other meat besides chicken and had trouble thinking about ingesting bovine collagen ( fish bones seemed better I guess!!) I get yearly mammograms and have ultrasounds done as well but feel worried about the studies on collagen and dense breasts because some are inconclusive while other articles say there is a connection to tumors in dense breast tissue.

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You should be worried about getting those mammograms as well. You might want to research that.

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cmdw2600 | @cmdw2600 | Mar 29 6:39am
In reply to @patmacastclk "Hi, I take Algaecal Plus and had good results with it but then I tested positive..." + (show)
@patmacastclk

Hi,
I take Algaecal Plus and had good results with it but then I tested positive for autoimmune disease and started having reactive arthritis about every 6 months. I know that my bones have suffered because of this. I have an appointment in April for a DEXA so I will find out.
My pc doctor and rheumatologist both say no to collagen but I'm interested in the new collagen complete from Algaecal because I definitely won't do the Reclast that the doctor said he would recommend for me! That's why I take Algaecal because I wouldn't take Fossamax. He was OK with that after I had good results with it.

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Why did your doctors say no to collagen, if you don’t mind my asking? I too am conflicted about this.

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sibleymeister999 | @sibleymeister999 | Mar 29 12:09pm
In reply to @bunky44 "good to get this kind of feedback. I've also been taking the 5 types of collagen..." + (show)
@bunky44

good to get this kind of feedback. I've also been taking the 5 types of collagen each am with my coffee...adding this into all the aleloritive changes I'm making. One has to do their own homework here..as there are a lot of these products out there..and some are pure hype. I've been doing the collagen for about 4 months now and I can see a difference in the skin on my hands..smoother. ...as well as the skin on my hands in general. Not looking for miracles here...just wanting to aid in what I'm lacking to be a better 'me' at 76 1/2....
Anyone else taking collagen now?....or whatever you're doing that you feel is important...please share. Thanks you.....hugs.....

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I am taking Vital Proteins daily because my orthopedic doctor recommended it after I broke my ankle. I have also researched Vital Proteins and it appears to be a good one! If I am mistaken please let me know. I too just want additional knowledge to make better choices.

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sibleymeister999 | @sibleymeister999 | Mar 29 12:11pm
In reply to @yogagirl57 "I also would like to learn more about collagen supplements. Have any of you tried Bone..." + (show)
@yogagirl57

I also would like to learn more about collagen supplements. Have any of you tried Bone Coach’s collagen?

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I am wary of trusting the Bone Coach only because I asked my endocrinologist about him and they were not very enthusiastic.

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sibleymeister999 | @sibleymeister999 | Mar 29 12:14pm
In reply to @patmacastclk "Hi, I take Algaecal Plus and had good results with it but then I tested positive..." + (show)
@patmacastclk

Hi,
I take Algaecal Plus and had good results with it but then I tested positive for autoimmune disease and started having reactive arthritis about every 6 months. I know that my bones have suffered because of this. I have an appointment in April for a DEXA so I will find out.
My pc doctor and rheumatologist both say no to collagen but I'm interested in the new collagen complete from Algaecal because I definitely won't do the Reclast that the doctor said he would recommend for me! That's why I take Algaecal because I wouldn't take Fossamax. He was OK with that after I had good results with it.

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I was supposed to take Reclast as per my endocrinologist but upon further research I learned once it is in your body and there is a negative reaction there is "no going back." This means you are stuck with this in your system. I have dercided to take Forteo because there isn't any chance of osteocronosis or breaking my femur! It has the least amount of side effects out of all the medicines I researched and it does not stay in your system for a long time.

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