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Does collagen have heavy metals in it?

Nearly all the collagen brands above have no unsafe levels of heavy metals per NSF certification standards (0.01 mg/day). That's the good news.

Do collagen supplements have heavy metals?

In one recent test of 14 popular collagen supplements, by the supplement testing company consumerlab.com, all products contained the levels of collagen they said they did, but one also contained high levels of cadmium, a toxic heavy metal.

Does collagen have metals?

The findings revealed that some of the most popular collagen products contain measurable amounts of lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic. Please read their report on collagen powders to find out how collagen is made and which brands have levels of heavy metals that exceed recommended levels.

Do collagen supplements contain lead?

For example, a recent analysis of 28 collagen supplements by the Clean Label Project found that 64 percent had detectable levels of arsenic, about one-third tested positive for lead, and 17 percent had cadmium. (Some research has found small amounts of lead and cadmium in bone broths, too.)

Can collagen be toxic?

Collagen supplements are generally made from connective tissue, bones and other parts of cows, pigs, chicken and fish. They can contain toxins and heavy metals that could be harmful. As with all supplements, collagen is not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration.

Does collagen have mercury in it?

Marine collagen peptides are a great way to get your protein. … We're happy to say marine collagen does not contain mercury. Mercury mostly accumulates in fat tissue, and marine collagen is free of fat – it's pure protein, with any toxins or impurities carefully removed.

Does vital proteins collagen have metals?

Vital Proteins takes great pride in the quality of its products. We do test for heavy metals in our Non-GMO Project Verified Marine Collagen. Based on www.lowheavymetalsverified.org, our results fall under the A+++ rating for lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury.

What are the side effects of taking collagen?

Potential research-based collagen benefits include skin, hair, and nail health, joint health, and gut health. Potential collagen side effects include hypersensitivities/ allergic reactions, hypercalcemia, bad taste in mouth, heart arrhythmias, fatigue, constipation, and appetite suppressant.