Are There Any Side Effects of Taking Collagen?

Are there any collagen adverse effects?

With so many different supplements on the market, it’s only natural that customers want to ensure there are no collagen negative effects before buying any supplements. 

Well, have we got some good news for you!

Collagen is a protein naturally produced within the body, and there are no documented side effects to collagen supplements when taking additional supplements. The only potential negative collagen side effect of taking collagen is a feeling of bloating or heaviness, though only a minority of people experience this collagen negative effect.

What's in Absolute Collagen?

Now we’ve got the question about collagen negative effects out of the way, we can take a closer look at our award-winning marine collagen product.

And, here at Absolute Collagen, we’re proud to be a trusted, market-leading brand with thousands of five-star reviews from happy Absoluters. As such, Absolute Collagen is completely safe to take on a daily basis, and uses exclusively all-natural ingredients.

We also only use the best quality ingredients to avoid collagen adverse effects. For example, our Type 1 marine collagen is derived from sustainably-farmed tilapia and pangasius fish, and our suppliers follow strict BRC guidelines. 

What’s more, we believe that Type 1 marine collagen is the highest quality collagen available, surpassing collagen sourced from chicken, cows, or pigs. It’s also important to note that the fish we use are not fed hormones or antibiotics, either. 

To minimise any side effects to collagen supplements, we regularly conduct allergen testing to confirm our product's safety and purity ensuring it does not contain shellfish, molluscs, or nuts. Absolute Collagen is also free from dairy, gluten, soy, wheat, and lactose – and it does not contain any cholesterol or fat. Bear in mind, however, that marine collagen is derived from fish, so it is not suitable for those with fish allergies or those following a vegan diet. 

So, in short, Absolute Collagen is 100% natural and has no negative collagen side effects, aside from some rare bloating or heaviness. But of course, if you do have any concerns about marine collagen side effects, be sure to consult your doctor or healthcare provider.

Are there positive side effects of collagen supplements?

Now we’ve covered off the minimal collagen adverse effects and (hopefully!) put minds at ease, let’s talk about some of the positive side effects of collagen supplements. But we don’t want you to just take our word for it – we want to let our lovely Absoluters’ success stories speak for themselves:

Absolute Collagen side effect #1: Skin looks smoother

The extraction of collagen primarily involves skin cells, which are less likely to witness collagen side effects on skin, facilitating a reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. In the dermis, collagen helps to form a fibrous network, upon which new cells can grow, and collagen is also necessary for the replacement of dead skin cells. Over time, the body’s natural levels of collagen decrease as production slows, leading to the skin’s structure weakening, evidenced by the fine lines and wrinkles that we associate with advancing age.

Many Absoluters, such as Jayne and Kerry have observed positive side effects and reported no adverse collagen side effects on skin, experiencing softer, more supple and hydrated skin since using our product.

"From the first week I noticed my skin (was) much softer and definitely more supple and hydrated" -Kerry

Absolute Collagen side effect #2: Nails feel stronger

The natural collagen in our bodies is a key component in maintaining strong, healthier-looking nails, supporting the structure of the nail bed. It makes sense, then, that one of the effects of depleted collagen as we age is a vulnerability to nail breakages and slow growth. 

The positive side effects to collagen are enjoyed by many, including stronger and faster-growing nails as our Absoluter Lynn experienced. They have reported their nails not only growing faster, but also looking healthier and stronger, as Lynn attests to below:

"Only used this for 2 weeks and WOW my nails are no longer brittle and splitting!!" -Lynn

Absolute Collagen side effect #3: Hair looks healthier

You might not realise it, but our bodies’ natural production of collagen is the key building block of healthy-looking hair. It supports hair to not only grow faster, but looking thicker and healthier, too. 

So, as we age and lose our natural stocks of collagen, we notice signs of ageing in the hair such as thinning, loss of colour, and shedding. However, lots of our Absoluters have reported their hair appearing thicker, glossier, and noticeably longer as side effects of our collagen supplements:

"I love my collagen sachets and have really noticed a difference in the thickness of my hair, it was always so fine but it has at last got slightly thicker so thank you." -Alison

Whether you want to learn more about the positive side effects of collagen supplements or still have some questions about collagen adverse effects, we’d love to hear from you! Alternatively, you can start shopping for marine collagen today, if you feel ready to start your Absolute Collagen journey.