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Does Collagen Supplements Cause Weight Gain?
Question: I just wanted to know if taking collagen supplements could cause weight gain. I take type 1,2,&3 with 18 amino acids in it for my knees, I have a reduced fat diet and had lost 30 pounds prior to taking the collagen, Nothing in my regimen changed and I have gained 5 pounds back
Brief Answer:
no it doesn't cause weight gain.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I have read carefully your query.
Collagen supplements usually don't cause weight gain.There is no known mechanism of action for collagen to cause weight gain.Contrary to this ,it can cause weight loss.
Several studies have shown that collagen supplements promote appetite control causing weight loss.For this reason collagen it is used in different formulation for weight loss.
If nothing has changed in your diet and you are physically active ,it is unclear the reason for the weight gain but Collagen supplement is not likely to be the cause.
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you have any other question or doubts to clarify.I will be happy to assist you further.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
no it doesn't cause weight gain.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I have read carefully your query.
Collagen supplements usually don't cause weight gain.There is no known mechanism of action for collagen to cause weight gain.Contrary to this ,it can cause weight loss.
Several studies have shown that collagen supplements promote appetite control causing weight loss.For this reason collagen it is used in different formulation for weight loss.
If nothing has changed in your diet and you are physically active ,it is unclear the reason for the weight gain but Collagen supplement is not likely to be the cause.
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you have any other question or doubts to clarify.I will be happy to assist you further.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
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