I'm just starting out on my weight loss path, and based on past times when I lost weight, I know my hair gets thinner. Right now I take a multivitamin and biotin. I've been considering whether to add collagen. Does anyone here use an injectable peptide for this, or is it mostly powder and capsules for everyone? Sam's carries an inexpensive powder and also a capsule version. I'm leaning toward trying that, but I'd also like to hear what others think.
Collagen Questions
- Thread starter GrandmaJ
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Are you asking about collagen that gets injected? Not really.
Hyaluronic acid is something you can inject into your joints (especially if you're over 40
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As for collagen, you need to take a large amount (around 10000-12000 mg) alongside vitamin C, since vitamin C is heavily involved in collagen synthesis. The most budget-friendly route is powder.
Hyaluronic acid is something you can inject into your joints (especially if you're over 40
)As for collagen, you need to take a large amount (around 10000-12000 mg) alongside vitamin C, since vitamin C is heavily involved in collagen synthesis. The most budget-friendly route is powder.
I go with the powdered form. Every morning I have a ready-made protein shake that has vitamins in it, and I simply add a scoop of the powder, put the lid back on, and shake it really hard.
Normally I prefer capsules, but I already swallow capsules for a few other supplements, and given the amount of collagen you need for it to actually work, using powder makes it simpler to be sure I'm getting a sufficient dose.
Normally I prefer capsules, but I already swallow capsules for a few other supplements, and given the amount of collagen you need for it to actually work, using powder makes it simpler to be sure I'm getting a sufficient dose.
FartfulCodger
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GHK-Cu gets your body to make more of its own collagen. It can be used on the skin, injected, or both at once, depending on the person.
Beyond that, it offers a range of other advantages. A YouTube MD, Quinn Stillson, put out a lengthy video on the subject. Watching it, you would nearly think this is a wonder drug.
For hair, a related compound known as AHK-Cu is said to work even better.
Beyond that, it offers a range of other advantages. A YouTube MD, Quinn Stillson, put out a lengthy video on the subject. Watching it, you would nearly think this is a wonder drug.
For hair, a related compound known as AHK-Cu is said to work even better.
blokje Ham
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My preference goes to fish collagen, specifically cod. Ideally it should come as peptides, since that form is absorbed more easily. I take 5 grams daily; because it is peptide form, a lower dose can be enough.