Side Effects of Collagen Supplements

Some people take Collagen supplements to control their symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis. There is several health benefits associated with Collagen, but there also are some side effects that you should consider before taking the supplement on a regular basis.

Some of the side effects that have been associated with the consumption of Collagen supplements are listed below.

• Some users have complained of having adverse allergic reactions to the Collagen supplement. Hypersensitivity is one of the most common reactions. Other known allergic reactions includes rashes on the skin and numerous tiny bumps located on various parts of the body.


• It can affect the smoothness of the skin by making it rough and patchy.


• It can dangerously increase the calcium levels in your body when taken on a regular basis.


• Can cause severe pain in the bones.


• Can cause an irregular heartbeat.


• Can affect sleeping patterns and cause a feeling of drowsiness throughout the day.


• Can cause large lumps to appear on the skin, but these usually disappear after several days.


• Taking large amounts of the supplement can cause migraine headaches.


• Bruising is a common side effect when the supplement is injected into the body. It is not uncommon for the bruising to last up to a week or longer.


• Skin pigmentation can turn dark and discolored when the supplement is injected.


• There is a risk of infection from the needle when the supplement in injected. This is one of the reasons that some patients prefer to take the supplement in the liquid form.