Question by Victoria: Is it safe to drink collagen? I saw on Oprah that women in Japan drink Collagen daily to keep their skin smooth and fair. Is it safe to so this?
I saw this on Oprah also...It's a powder form called Toki. You can mix it with hot or cold liquid. Very costly ($ 175.00). Seems like the women in Japan are doing fine on it. I suggest you ask a physician before you try it. What may be good for the goose, may not be good for the gander.
collagen is a natural product in our body. there are several types and thus "collagen" is just the generic word (like "candy"). I do not think drinking it is a smart idea as the arrangement of it is not easily broken down...also, the body will not be able to process the materials (much like eating gum..it does nothing good).
If you want smooth skin, try using olive oil as a moisturizer and remember to wash twice a day...a Dermotologist may also be able to help you.
Collagen is the fibrous protein constituent of bone, cartilage, tendon, and other connective tissue that converts into gelatin by boiling. they can make capsules, or other supplements but it has to be approved by FDA
I can't imagine what that would do to your digestive system!
ReplyDeletesounds a bit toxic to me...
ReplyDeleteI saw this on Oprah also...It's a powder form called Toki. You can mix it with hot or cold liquid. Very costly ($ 175.00). Seems like the women in Japan are doing fine on it. I suggest you ask a physician before you try it. What may be good for the goose, may not be good for the gander.
ReplyDeletecollagen is a natural product in our body. there are several types and thus "collagen" is just the generic word (like "candy"). I do not think drinking it is a smart idea as the arrangement of it is not easily broken down...also, the body will not be able to process the materials (much like eating gum..it does nothing good).
ReplyDeleteIf you want smooth skin, try using olive oil as a moisturizer and remember to wash twice a day...a Dermotologist may also be able to help you.
Collagen is the fibrous protein constituent of bone, cartilage, tendon, and other connective tissue that converts into gelatin by boiling.
ReplyDeletethey can make capsules, or other supplements but it has to be approved by FDA