BioCell Collagen is a dietary supplement and a branded ingredient. It contains hydrolyzed collagen type II, chondroitin sulfate, and hyaluronic acid.
Some people take BioCell Collagen by mouth for aging skin, exercise-induced joint or muscle pain, osteoarthritis, and wrinkled skin.
Some people apply BioCell Collagen to the skin for aging skin, dry skin, and wrinkled skin.
Is It Effective?
Natural Medicines rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate.
- Osteoarthritis. Research shows that taking 1 gram of BioCell Collagen by mouth twice daily for up to 10 weeks reduces pain, increases physical activity, and reduces the need for pain medication in people with osteoarthritis.
- Aging skin. Early research shows that taking 500 mg of BioCell Collagen by mouth twice daily for 12 weeks improves skin dryness and reduces lines and wrinkles in women with visible signs of aging skin.
- Exercise-induced muscle damage. Early research shows that taking 1.5 grams of BioCell Collagen by mouth twice daily for 6 weeks reduces muscle damage and muscle soreness after exercise and improves muscle recovery.
- Dry skin.
- Exercise-induced joint pain.
- Wrinkled skin.
- Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of BioCell Collagen for these uses.
Is it Safe?
BioCell Collagen might increase levels of collagen in the skin. Collagen gives skin its strength and elasticity.
BioCell Collagen is LIKELY SAFE for adults when taken by mouth short-term in daily doses of 2 grams or less. For the most part, there is not enough evidence to know whether it is safe for adults when applied to the skin.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the safety of BioCell Collagen during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
There are no known interactions with medications. Before taking this product, talk with your health professional if you take any medications.
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
There are no known interactions with foods.
The following doses have been studied in scientific research:
BY MOUTH:
- For osteoarthritis: 1 gram of BioCell Collagen has been taken twice daily for up to 10 weeks.
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