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Re: Collagen for Torn Ligaments

RSW (OH) on 11/04/2020
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Hi Art,

I have been using the collagen supplement you recommended to strengthen tendons since my shoulder had been hurting and seemed to be getting worse. Anyway, I bought it on Amazon as you posted, but when I went to buy another bottle, I went directly to the site of the maker to give him my business, and he (was, is? ) offering two free bottles, postage paid, for a positive review. I received mine today. Just wanted to pass this along because supplement costs can add up and I was just speechless at this offer. Thanks for suggesting this collagen. RSW

Cipro and Torn Ligaments - Questions for Art

DeeDee (Texas) on 10/31/2020

Art...I have a question about Cipro.

I had three or four rounds of Cipro seven or eight years ago, but only recently been diagnosed with torn tendon. (I had x-rays and MRI with and without contrast) It shows full thickness tear of gluteal tendon. My orthopedic surgeon has me going to physical therapy for six weeks to see if that helps, before surgery. However, I feel like my tendons in arms are bad too! I know I have arthritis but this feels totally different. I ordered the collagen that you suggested and started with the 3 pills a day on an empty stomach. I have only been taking them for one week now, so no improvement yet. Anyway, my question is how long CAN cipro take to do this damage?? Everything I have read says the longest is up to six months but mine has been years. Do you think it is still possible?? Thank you, DeeDee

Collagen Supplement Ok on Hashimoto's Meds?

Carlton (London, UK) on 10/14/2020

Regarding Art's collagen article

I ordered some Collagen. The label states as follows:

Marine collagen type 1&3 1000mg, Hyaluronic Acid 200mg/serving; Vitamin C, Zinc, Copper for Immune System; E, B2, Iodine. Hydrolyzed peptides supplement. Dose: 2 capsules daily.

I take Levothyroxine 100mcg daily for Hashimoto's. Do you think the fact the collagen contains Iodine is a problem for me? Each capsules contains 100mcg of Iodine, so a total of 200 mcg if 2 capsules are taken.

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

Re: Collagen Supplementation for Torn Ligaments

Gracie (Uk) on 10/11/2020
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With all due respect to Art's wonderful help and advice that he gives Earth Clinic readers, I did take the collagen supplement that he recommended for his friend, and experienced adverse effects. I took the supplement for a month, and the following two months after that were the lowest I'd felt in my life. I cannot say with any certainty that it was due to the collagen or whether it was coincidental, but it has taken me quite a time to get my health back on track again.

Processed collagen does not suit everyone!

Collagen Supplementation for Torn Ligaments Update Plus Hair Enhancement!

Amy (California ) on 10/11/2020

Art, can you tell us which brand & product exactly? And how much & how many times a day we should take it? Thank you.

Collagen Supplementation for Torn Ligaments Update Plus Hair Enhancement!

Art (California) on 10/11/2020
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My friend is doing very good, but I wanted to mention my 80 something year old neighbor who I mentioned this specific collagen supplement to and she said she wanted to try it to help her joints. I saw her yesterday and we talked for awhile. I could see she was moving like a much younger woman, but it was her hair that really caught my attention! ð²ð²ð²

Yes, her hair looked like it belonged on a 30 year old!!! It had not only filled in her thinning areas, it was thick, full and dense! She was thrilled and told me how she had just been to her hairdresser and she was shocked at the difference! Her hairdresser immediately wanted to know what my neighbor had done and she said she started using a specific collagen supplement that I had suggested for her. Her hairdresser wanted to know exactly what it was!

My neighbor went on to tell me that her friend was also amazed at the change and she wanted to try it too!

Overall, this product is producing pretty amazing results for more than just torn ligaments and tendons!

Art

Hyponatremia and Reaction to Collagen

Helen M. (A) on 07/18/2020

Asking a question about low sodium Hyponatremia and any reaction to collagen supplements?

Vidyullatha (Raleigh, NC) on 06/14/2020

Hi everyone, I need some help/advice. My cousin (28 years old) has recurring shoulder dislocation issues for 3 years. When he works hard physically, pulls, or pushes something, his shoulder dislocates. He is being treated by local chiropractors, but there has not been any healing. Doctors recommend surgery, however, the surgery results in an inability to rotate his arm 360 degrees. In his town, 70 more people are suffering from the same problem. Would this be caused by any mineral deficiencies/toxins? If anyone has any knowledge about this kind of problem please share. Thank you.

Dan (North Jersey) on 05/28/2020
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Art Solbrig, Thank you so much for such an obviously altruistic, wanting - to - ease - pain article on collagen, and its benefits for joint ailments to back pain, and more. The link to Multi Collagen Plus on Amazon was greatly helpful. ALL THE BEST!

Kate (United States) on 05/21/2020

Art, I have trouble taking big pills due to having had gastric bypass surgery 18 years ago. Is there a powdered form that would work well? I use one in my cup of tea each morning and it helps but I just bought that at the grocery store (vitamin aisle). I would just love to get your opinion on a good powdered collagen.

Sherri (Oak Hill, WV) on 05/21/2020
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Art, My husband had a stem cell transplant for Multiple Myeloma & they gave him Levaquin for 10 days. He had ruptured tendons, rotator cuff injuries, along with other things that make it impossible for him to lift his arm. He is in constant pain. I give him Magnesium and Tumeric but will order a bottle of this and make sure he is ok to take it as he is on Warfarin. Hoping this will bring him some relief. Thank you for this information.

Ray H. (south west) on 05/21/2020
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I sent in a comment 3 years ago about how Cipro damaged my tendon in my knee and femoral nerve. I now have cartilage tears in my wrist for the last 8 months. I started taking collagen 3 months ago and I have had less pain. I can play golf with a separated wrist ban on each side of my wrist. Thank you for the information.

Thomas Lewis (Full-time RVing, currently in Flagstaff, AZ) on 05/20/2020
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I have seen good results in myself and several people within 4 months of taking one 500 mg capsule per day of chicken sternum Type 2 collagen capsules from SwansonVitamins or PipingRock.

My knees were loose in their sockets in 2015, but their cartilage filled in back to normal in 4 months by taking a capsule of chicken sternum mornings. In 2016, another person canceled their hip replacement during 6 months of taking the chicken sternum capsules. During the same 6 months, a friend of the hip replacement person could not stand in the buffet line without having to sit down because of knee pain, but ended up canceling their knee replacement by taking the chicken sternum and was walking around normally as if the knee had never hurt. More recently in April of 2020, another 86 year old person's severe knee pain was healed within 4 months of taking a capsule per day of the Swanson chicken sternum.

A bottle of 120 capsules currently costs about $15 from Swanson: https://www.swansonvitamins.com/swanson-premium-chicken-sternum-cartilage-collagen-type-ii-500-mg-120-caps

Also fromPipingRock: https://www.pipingrock.com/chicken-collagen/chicken-sternum-collagen-type-ii-500-mg-120-capsules-8483

Roger (United States) on 05/20/2020
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Thanks Art for a great review. I've been taking a collagen supplement off and on for a while in an attempt to help knee issues that I'm sure include tendons and ligaments. I have narrowing of the medial compartments as well. Lots of pain to a point of not being able to walk or balance well due to the pain and instability of both knees. I'll try this brand of collagen for a few bottles. If there in anything else you may suggest for my case, I would appreciate hearing about it. I've tried many other remedies found on Earth Clinic as well as other places. This includes most every supplement, TENS, Laser Light Therapy and even stem cell injections. Lately I've been reading about Dr. Sarno's findings for chronic pain. Makes a lot of sense being nothing is helping and things should have healed by now. It's been about 10 years for the left knee and about 2 now for the right. Thank you.

Jan (Tucson, Arizona USA) on 05/20/2020
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Doreen (Canada) on 05/20/2020
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When I click on the Amazon link in the article, it takes me to a page that has multiple brands. So which one is the correct one? Thanks. -----------------------

EC: Hi Doreen, It's called: Multi Collagen Plus (Types I, II, III, V & X) - Collagen Peptides + Absorption Enhancer - Grass Fed Collagen Protein Blend for Anti-Aging, Hair, Skin, Nails and Joints (90 Collagen Capsules) by DR EMIL NUTRITION