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Cambia Sat 09-May-26 15:17:48

I too have used Geeks collagen and noticed I am not so achy. My hair and nails are a lot stronger too so double whammy. Not too pricey if you want to try but I think you need to take it for a while before seeing any benefit.

tanith Sat 09-May-26 14:59:50

Ive been using Nutritional Geeks Coolagen for 6 months now and I have lots of new hair growing it had been falling out and thinning for 4/5 yrs and I can really notice the difference as I now have a hallo of fine hair that sticks up all over my head I wear it up sometimes and the new fine growth is visible to others around my neckline. My nails aren't so flaky either.

SueB20 Sat 09-May-26 14:59:38

The last time I saw a physiotherapist for an ongoing achillies heel problem, which I had suffered with intermittently for several years, she advised me to try taking collagen. That was over two years ago, and I can only speak from my experience. I have not had any more recurring problems with my heel. For joint pain, I was advised that I need to take type 2 collagen.

grandmaz Sat 09-May-26 14:44:26

I have noticed a marked difference in my ability to rise from a sofa or chair since using Elevate for 2.5 months so far. I’m less achy too. My hair is better …no discernible difference in my skin or nails, however I feel less weary and anything that helps me to move around more easily gets my vote. I agree it’s not cheap however I decided to give it a try, not expecting anything really …and I’ve been pleasantly surprised.

Paperbackwriter Sat 09-May-26 14:20:21

There was an episode about collagen on Sliced Bread (radio 4) a few weeks ago. The verdict was that it's not worth bothering.

cookiemonster66 Sat 09-May-26 14:04:16

I have been taking nurtition geeks collagen powder now for 4 months, I can def see a difference in my hair , nails, skin, and my arthritis pain has def improved, so I will continue taking this. If you place your first order with them get 30% off with code geeky30 www.nutritiongeeks.co/products/collagen-glow-up

jakuss Sat 09-May-26 14:03:42

Dont waste your money,, I am a scientist and all options are useless, and that includes anti wrinkle cream, a market worth billions

grandMattie Sat 09-May-26 13:41:58

Curiously, there was an article about arthritis remedies, in today’s online Daily Telegraph. The doctor journalist was very lukewarm about the efficacy of collagen.
On the other hand, other than hot/cold treatments and Epsom salt baths, she recommended probiotics (they help reduce inflammation), turmeric, cinnamon (yes, me too!) and TENS machines.
Hope that helps.

travelsafar Thu 07-May-26 17:00:25

I'm just starting to take collogen...the first month actually....already i can see a difference in my fingernails.... they are growing!!!😊
No difference to the horrid knee pain i have as yet,but early days I guess.
Fingers crossed that at the end of 2nd month I notice a something.

sankev Thu 07-May-26 15:50:41

There has been another thread on this subject a couple of weeks ago so it might be worth searching for this! I started taking marine collagen almost 2 months ago for exactly that. My own experience is yes it helps. I am taking less painkillers and have the added bonus that it has really helped my nails which were cracking and splitting and I feel as though my face feels plumper. Worth giving it a go though it is a little pricey.

Granatlast007 Thu 07-May-26 10:34:31

I don't follow any celebrities so I don't know what you mean. I take marine collagen from Healthspan, bought online and it definitely makes a difference to skin tone and wrinkles. I'm not sure collagen is recommended for joint problems. Do you take vitamin C? You might find that helpful.

I also take Jointace Omega3 with glucosamine because I have arthritis. I'm guess most answers you'll get will be see your GP and I think you should do that too though probably, like most of us now, it'll be a 6 week wait. I wouldn't trust any celebrity, that's just marketing.

Tooyoungytobeagrandma Thu 07-May-26 10:22:55

Hi, has anyone tried the widely advertised (by "celebrity" women) collagen supplements? Im waking most days now with aching everything, hips, knees, wrists, ankle, feet etc. I have arthritis bit it is getting much worse so I wondered if anyone "real" knows if it works 😉