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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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dreamjean1958 | @dreamjean1958 | May 8, 2023

Does anyone know what I can take for a fractured foot ? I am getting Evinity injections 1 x a month . Take Caltrate . Starting taking Collagen . I can’t take Vit D . I already have that in my Caltrate . I am taking Nutra Dyn . Fruits and greens . Dr said K 2 . Nope . Endocrinologist said I don’t need it . Studies show it doesn’t do what they thought. My foot has been fractured in 2 places since Sept 29, 2022 . Non weight bearing for up until last month
. Now prescribed a Bone Stimulator . I’m drinking almond milk . Eating leafy greens . Everything I. need to . I’m about ready to just give up . Anything else I can take ? Thanks

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windyshores | @windyshores | May 8, 2023

Evenity is pretty potent! Hope you have good results. You might want to take more Vitamin D. Everyone is different. While on bone-growing meds I have been taking 3,000 units of Vitamin D because I read that Tymlos "eats Vitamin D." My level has stayed stable on that dose. I take 45mcg K2 as well (gummies).

What was your Vitamin D3 level when tested?

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wendyi | @wendyi | May 8, 2023
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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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Thank you for your input. The brand of collagen you are taking with all 5 types. Thank you and continued health.

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bruceandruth1970 | @bruceandruth1970 | May 8, 2023
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Thank you for your input. The brand of collagen you are taking with all 5 types. Thank you and continued health.

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Would you please tell me the brand of collagen that has all 5 types?
Thank you.

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bruceandruth1970 | @bruceandruth1970 | May 8, 2023
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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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What rand of collagen do you use?

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bruceandruth1970 | @bruceandruth1970 | May 8, 2023
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What rand of collagen do you use?

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Brand

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | May 8, 2023
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@bruceandruth, I think you might find Sue's @sueinmn post earlier in this discussion helpful. Here is a link to her post - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/785572/. In the post she shared the following references that you might find helpful.

--- Daily oral consumption of hydrolyzed type 1 collagen is chondroprotective and anti-inflammatory in murine posttraumatic osteoarthritis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5383229/
--- Specific Bioactive Collagen Peptides in Osteopenia and Osteoporosis: Long-Term Observation in Postmenopausal Women: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8441532/.

My wife and I both use the Vital Proteins brand which contains type 1 collagen but more for skin and nails health which it does seem to be helping quite a bit according to my better half. I'm sure there are other brands just as good. I normally look for good reviews and the lower costs.

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bruceandruth1970 | @bruceandruth1970 | May 8, 2023
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@bruceandruth, I think you might find Sue's @sueinmn post earlier in this discussion helpful. Here is a link to her post - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/785572/. In the post she shared the following references that you might find helpful.

--- Daily oral consumption of hydrolyzed type 1 collagen is chondroprotective and anti-inflammatory in murine posttraumatic osteoarthritis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5383229/
--- Specific Bioactive Collagen Peptides in Osteopenia and Osteoporosis: Long-Term Observation in Postmenopausal Women: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8441532/.

My wife and I both use the Vital Proteins brand which contains type 1 collagen but more for skin and nails health which it does seem to be helping quite a bit according to my better half. I'm sure there are other brands just as good. I normally look for good reviews and the lower costs.

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Thank you for the info. I appreciate your reply.

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bunky44 | @bunky44 | May 8, 2023
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Good Morning~
I've been taking CODEAGE for about 8 months now....unflavored. It disappears in my coffee....I feel good taking it. Now looking into adding MCT oil. Let me know what you think. Have a wonderful day!

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bunky44 | @bunky44 | May 8, 2023
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Glad to hear from someone taking collagen. I bought some and took it only a couple of times but you have encouraged me to get it out and start taking it again in the morning and hopefully kept it up for four months or more. Thanks for the push. I assume 761/2 means 1944?

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yes..I'll be 79 this Oct...realizing that I've been taking this collagen for a few years now. I also added in Saw Palmetto...no bad info for women taking it and it seems to be very beneficial for us older gals....also looking into MCT oil...hmmm.....very interesting info on this..especially for brain health.
I have noticed that the 'spots' on the back of my hands have almost totally gone away..yay! hugs to you...

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