I started taking Vital Proteins collagen (10 grams, 1/2 recommended dose) about a month ago hoping it might help ease my Florida sun wrinkles. I’m beginning to notice a difference but am experiencing a bonus I didn’t expect. My arthritis pain has reduced from a constant 6-7 (1-10 scale) to 1. In a month.I’m stunned. I’d tried tumeric/cucermin with some relief, but not consistent. My doc wanted to put me on drugs. I disagreed and continued with occasional aspirin and walking and just living life in spite of it:)
I’ve been pain FREE for the first time in years!! I walk with ease and no grimmacing or groans. I’m gobsmacked!
Collagen is interestimg as it’s incomplete (has no l tryptophan) and there are anecdotal reports that depressive or anxiety prone people may have some of those symptoms so I guess that’s a possible side effect. I’ve also read it’s good to take vitamin C for proper assimilation/absorbtion so that’s something to consider as well.
I too am blown away at how I feel on the collagen. I’m taking 10-11 grams at each meal and I feel amazing. What I read, which makes a ton of sense, is that when your stress hormones rise (cortisol and adrenaline) it can cause your sugar to spike. Collagen lowers your stress hormones so you won’t have the sugar spike. Also, muscle meat of any kind raises stress hormones so the collagen helps balance you out.
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