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Collagen heavy metal content

Posted by njx58 @njx58, Sep 26, 2025

In another thread, some people were discussing the heavy metal content of collagen peptide supplements. I asked Keith McCormick about his own OsteoNaturals supplement. He sent me the Gelita lab report. I'll summarize the key tiems. For each metal, I'll list the desired specification, and the actual result.

Cadmium: < = 0.10 ppm, < 0.10 ppm
Mercury: < = 0.02 ppm, < 0.02
Arsenic: < = 0.7 ppm, < 0.7 ppm
Lead: < = 0.50 ppm, < 0.01 ppm

So, it is not free of heavy metals, but it doesn't have a lot. What I don't know is what levels are acceptable. Most of the brands contain metals. Vital Proteins was sued a few years ago; they are owned by Nestle, a notorious company for ignoring consumer health. Of course it's a little suspicious that the OsteoNaturals lab test was performed by Gelita itself - the maker of Fortibone.

I am now thinking that the benefit of using collagen peptides, which is small to begin with, is not worth it. I need to do some more research.

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nycmusic | @nycmusic | 6 hours ago
In reply to @pat9892 "@nycmusic Hello again. I am nearly 6mo out from my last (rad) treatment. Yesterday was a..." + (show)
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@nycmusic Hello again. I am nearly 6mo out from my last (rad) treatment. Yesterday was a marathon check up: labs, APRN check-in, pre-op exam for TKR, EKG, bilateral mamo post surgery.
I asked APRN if I should be taking collagen after a few seconds of thought she said, yes that it would probably help with my small joint pain I experience upon waking. When I asked about a brand she said any kind would do, not to bother going to a health food store, but any place that sells OTC products would do.
I’m now wondering if collagen needs a carrier like calcium does to get into the system and do its work.
I see too many popup ads by “medical professionals” each one touting their own brand after a loooong presentation that has pressure to buy now, then double your order, etc. I have become a skeptic of any of these ads and immediately delete.
I’d be interested in hearing your thoughts on this, before I purchase

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@pat9892 how I wish I had clear answers ! I’m planning to get collagen from food- protein and bone broth in particular…like yourself, i don’t trust the ads….for me, easy slow exercises/ stretches before getting out of bed erases early stiffness..no fancy guide, just wiggle everything gently..i start with toes/feet and work my way up. I am interested in skin creams with collagen/peptides—they can be found on Amazon, so I’ll try Olay’s version, inexpensive and non-greasy… trial and error, keep trying…wishing you all the best health !

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pat9892 | @pat9892 | 2 hours ago
In reply to @nycmusic "@pat9892 how I wish I had clear answers ! I’m planning to get collagen from food-..." + (show)
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@pat9892 how I wish I had clear answers ! I’m planning to get collagen from food- protein and bone broth in particular…like yourself, i don’t trust the ads….for me, easy slow exercises/ stretches before getting out of bed erases early stiffness..no fancy guide, just wiggle everything gently..i start with toes/feet and work my way up. I am interested in skin creams with collagen/peptides—they can be found on Amazon, so I’ll try Olay’s version, inexpensive and non-greasy… trial and error, keep trying…wishing you all the best health !

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@nycmusic thank you, I’m on the hunt.

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