You want to know what you’re getting yourself into, no?

Well, some ingredients come with notable cautions, while others seem to be pretty tolerable or wholly benign.

Where does collagen fall on that spectrum?

Alexandra Engler

Let’s dive in.

What are collagen supplements?

beauty & gut collagen+

A safe formula with full body benefits.

Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN

All sounds great, yes?

Here, we explain the most common complaints.

Summary

Short term side effects & cautions.

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They fall into the “benign” bucket.

However, everyone is different, and everyone’s body reacts to products in unique ways.

This is why some side effects are reported anecdotally.

Positive long-term “side effects.”

This all being said, if you stick with ityou may experience some pretty impressive long-term results.

“The collagen fragments can be absorbed as is and circulate throughout the body to exert their effects.

Here, all the positive things collagen supplements can do for your body:

Beauty benefits.

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That’s not all, it can also help hair and nails.

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Promotes gut health.

One of the reasons collagen supplements have become so widespread is the potential gut health benefits.

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Joint, muscle & bone health.

Collagen has very important roles in the joints, muscles, and bones.

Researchers show that supplementation can help support all three of these areas.

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And for muscles, collagen supplementation can help along with a workout routine.

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The takeaway.

It’s normal to be cautious about starting a new supplement routine.