What are the collagen and elastin sources? Are they animal derivatives? Thanks
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Hi Maggie, sorry for the late response! We did not see your question and someone else asked that as well. There are no ingredients in our products that are of animal origin; we don't test on animals and our products are paraben free. None of our raw materials are animal sourced as verified by those suppliers and our lab manager. I hope that helps!
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Sorry! I don't use that one anymore. I found a less-expensive brand that worksvery well: Great Lakes Gelatin Collagen Hydrolysate. It's about half the price of this one and was recommended by Dr. David Williams, in his "Alternatives for the Health-Conscious Individual" newsletter. It says: "Hydrolyzed collagen is the same collagen found naturally in bones, skin and cartilage. It is a bioactive product containing 90% protein easily assimilated by the human body. It promotes rapid cell growth producing synovial fluids to first lubricate joints, then build tissue." (among other things) Seems to be working for me! Also fingernails have stopped flaking & become stronger, hair grows faster, too. Sorry! I don't use that one anymore. I found a less-expensive brand that worksvery well: Great Lakes Gelatin Collagen Hydrolysate. It's about half the price of this one and was recommended by Dr. David Williams, in his "Alternatives for the Health-Conscious Individual" newsletter. It says: "Hydrolyzed collagen is the same collagen found naturally in bones, skin and cartilage. It is a bioactive product containing 90% protein easily assimilated by the human body. It promotes rapid cell growth producing synovial fluids to first lubricate joints, then build tissue."... » Read More Sorry! I don't use that one anymore. I found a less-expensive brand that worksvery well: Great Lakes Gelatin Collagen Hydrolysate. It's about half the price of this one and was recommended by Dr. David Williams, in his "Alternatives for the Health-Conscious Individual" newsletter. It says: "Hydrolyzed collagen is the same collagen found naturally in bones, skin and cartilage. It is a bioactive product containing 90% protein easily assimilated by the human body. It promotes rapid cell growth producing synovial fluids to first lubricate joints, then build tissue." (among other things) Seems to be working for me! Also fingernails have stopped flaking & become stronger, hair grows faster, too. « Show Less
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The ingredients list includes gelatin. Gelatin, is a substance derived from the processing of animal collagen. There is also a warning label to do not take if you have a medical condition..
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Does include magnesium stearate, vegetable source. No word on Gmo derivatives. No wheat, gluten, soy, dairy, egg, shellfish, peanuts,tree nuts. Vegan.
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the main ingredient is Collagen. The back of he box list all and how much of each is in the product.
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I am unsure if the gelatin and glycerin are animal based. The product label lists rice bran oil, gelatin, glycerin, beeswax, & silica. Contains no sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives.
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check out webMD, collagen uses vitamin supplement. (Chicken collagen [ type 1 & 3 ] is used to treat joint pain associated with many types of arthritis and surgery, as well as back pain, neck pain, and pain following injury.) collagen type 2 is for joint cartilage.
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To answer your question, the source of our collagen is from fresh water Tilapia, from the skin, wild caught, sourced in France and the product is produced in the U.S.A. in GMP certified facilities so the ingredients are held to strict high quality standards. Thank you.
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I like the collagen seem to work better for my skin! I like the way my skin absorbs it Both are good products tho!
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The product label lists lyophilized sheep placenta plus fish collagen. The product is a nutritional supplement. What nutritional supplement do you know that "has FDA?" Do you use vitamin supplements or herbal supplements? If, yes, can you find any such supplement that indicates on the label that it "has FDA?"
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Fatima ... the collagen peptide is suppose to be made with bovine (beef) products. I am just a customer. Have no idea. The doctor who recommended it to me said if I had any technical questions to call Dr. Berndt Friedlander, San Bruno, CA. The package does say it is non-GMO. Good luck. I am impressed with the product.
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Collagen 1 & 3 are the main collagen types in connective tissue. Collagen Type 2 is a significant part of your body's cartilage with naturally occurring hyaluronic acid for joint cushioning and lubrication. Hyaluronic acid and collagen are vital structural components of the skin. Chondroitin sulfate, also naturally occurring, may provide anti-inflammatory support.Collagen is our body's key structural protein involved in creating strong and healthy nails, hair, tendons, bones, muscle, and keeping our skin smooth.
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Oh wow, it's going to take me twenty minutes to type this out! :^) Animal digest, Enterococcus Faecium, L-Ascorbyl-2 Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Vitamin E supplement, Beta-Carotine, Zinc proteinate, Taurine, Salt, Manganese proteinate ferrous sulphate, Copper proteinate, Calcium iodate, Sodium seleniteI sure hope that I spelled everything correctly. I am sorry, but I cannot explain what most of these ingredients actually are.
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The Advanced Formula contains bovine collagen, but Youtheory also sells a Marine Collagen product. So you can check that out if you are looking for a non-Bovine supplement. The website didn't say if the Advanced Formula contained bovine, but one of their Facebook posts/comments confirmed it: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=250302048359165&id=258220560874588
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I found this on the web hope it helps http://blog.radiantlifecatalog.com/bid/49048/Bovine-Gelatin-A-Great-Source-of-Protein
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For further information refer to: puritanspride@web.puritan.com - tel.1 800 645-1030. COLLAGEN I - contains Vitamin C and promotes healthy immune system. COLLAGEN II with Hyaluronic Acid-promotes joint "lubrication" and skin care. COLLAGEN III - is a Main Collagen - promotes good health of connecting tissues. Hopefully, any health products store (The Vitamin Shoppe, GNC, etc.) may give you more info.
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The gelatin that is used to manufacture capsules and softgels (and Jell-O brand gelatin) is derived from beef cattle. Gelatin is an animal-source protein but it is not a complete protein. It is missing several essential amino acids, including methionine and lysine. "Vegetarian" capsules are made of water-soluble cellulose, which is a dietary fiber that is derived from plants.