Can You Overdose on Collagen?

Collagen is one of the primary proteins in the body and is an important part of structural components and connective tissues in the body like skin, tendons, muscles, ligaments, and blood vessels, as well as the eyes and teeth. Collagen supplements have quickly gained popularity in recent years with many celebrities and social media influencers being advocates for collagen supplementation and in some cases even representing collagen brands; such as Jennifer Anniston as well as some of the Kardashians. 

In today's post we wanted to address the question of whether you can take too much collagen or if it's possible to overdose on collagen which are common questions we get from our customers as well as questions that are trending on the internet currently. 

Collagen is considered to be a safe and non-toxic supplement and most people don't experience any negative side effects from consuming collagen. While collagen is a safe supplement to take with few side effects some users have reported minor side effects when taking large amounts of collagen, and in rare instances sometimes the first few times they take collagen. These side effects include things like an unpleasant taste, feeling bloated or overly full, or other stomach complaints and minor nausea. 

To avoid any side effects those taking collagen for the first time should try to take it with some food, or to begin with a lower dose to assess tolerance. Those who are used to taking collagen, but up their dosage or up the frequency in which they take collagen should cut back on the dosage and/or frequency at which they take collagen and the side effects should subside. 

If you're interested in adding Collagen to your supplement routine checkout our Collagen Collection below. We have Collagen in a variety of forms from Bars to Powders to Capsules and something for every taste including Unflavored Collagen Powders, Collagen Protein Powders, and Collagen Coffee Creamers. 

Checkout our Collection of Collagen Supplements which includes Powders, Capsules, and Gummies from Brands like Ancient Nutrition, Vital Proteins, Alani Nu, Irwin Naturals, Life Extension, and More. Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body and is the major component of connective tissues that makeup several body parts including tendons, ligaments, skin, and muscles.