Does collagen really work for better skin, hair and nails? Doctor weighs in with the SCIENCE
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Collagen supplements are the hot topic in the health and skincare industries, but does it ACTUALLY work to improve our hair, skin and nails? Dr. Karam is breaking down the topic of collagen, as well as giving his recommendations about using collagen supplements as a part of your health and skincare regimen. As we get older, beginning in our twenties, our bodies begin to slow down collagen production, which leads to aging not only in the skin, but throughout our bodies. The question Dr. Karam is addressing today is whether or not we can actually stimulate collagen production within our bodies.
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00:00 Collagen: Game Changer or Fad
02:40 What is Collagen
04:09 What happens to collagen during aging?
05:38 Benefits of Collagen
07:22 How is Collagen Made?
08:22 Ingesting Collagen
11:45 Alternatives to Collagen Supplements
13:57 Does taking collagen help you make collagen?
19:10 What do studies say about supplements?
20:44 Risks of collagen supplements
22:08 Does Dr. Karam recommend collagen supplements?
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Thank you! 🙏👍
I’m 63, have been making bone broth and taking collagen for at least 4 years, consistently. My hair is darker, much coarser, and fuller. My nails are hard as rock. Skin wise, I look pretty good for my age, and think that hydration, sleep and aerobic exercise help too. Also, I have zero joint pain and I’m an open water swimmer. So at my age, that says something!
Well done and thanks for inspiring the younger us 🙏
@@k1nkstar448 you are very welcome! To be honest, my real ambition is to preserve my bone integrity. No one has studied if collagen helps maintain bones, but for the aging population, this is the top priority. I walk on average 2.6 miles daily (as per my ❤️ app) and my last bone density test showed a slight decrease in numbers but generally that I have maintained things over the last 5 years. So maybe collagen did help, but walking is the #1 best maintenance program. Happy Valentine’s Day! 💐💕💐💕
How long after the laser. Peel and micro needling does collagen continue to grow. How often do these things need to be done ?
Thank you for sharing!
@@dramirkaram Thank you Doctor, I enjoy your program and appreciate your very correct and articulate presentations. Happy Valentine’s Day!! 💐
0:00: 🔬 Dr. Amir Karem discusses the topic of collagen supplements and its benefits and risks.
4:05: 🔑 Collagen plays a crucial role in various parts of our body and its production diminishes with age, leading to skin aging and other issues.
7:24: ✨ Collagen is a protein made up of amino acids, including glycine and proline, and requires Vitamin C, zinc, and copper for production. When ingested, collagen is broken down into individual amino acids that are used to build proteins in the body.
12:32: ✅ Collagen supplements can enhance collagen production, but getting the necessary amino acids and vitamins through diet is equally effective.
14:33: 💡 To stimulate collagen production in the skin, it is important to use topical active ingredients like retinoids and vitamin C, as well as undergo external injury procedures like chemical peels or laser treatments. Consistency is key in using these agents, and supplementing with collagen-building components in the diet can also be beneficial.
17:26: 🔬 Collagen supplements may have some benefits for skin hydration, fine lines and wrinkles, joint pain, and hair and nail growth, but more research is needed.
20:40: 🧪 Using collagen supplements can have benefits for skin, nails, joints, and hair, but it is important to choose a reputable brand and use as directed.
23:58: 💡 Understanding collagen and its role in skincare.
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As a research molecular biologist I like the fact that you cover some of the biology behind this and that there is some transparency. This also gives us enough information to help us go forward in the right direction to educate ourselves and then make informed decisions
you would think: you will have the better opinion on this. yet nothing.
PEOPLE THIS IS WHY HIGHER EDUCATION could not solved covid pandemic. its just graduates nothing but parrots.
this is why the 3rd World did better.Those professions know their job and is in the trenches getting real data about health. Instead of creating another billing patient📁chart for the unlimited return $$.
Facts: This plastic surgeon is just a seamstress for the human body. { He cuts and sews ]. He is not a Dermatologist and YOU are the Research Molecular Biologist here.. waiting on his opinion. Keyword: you are the one in research
you did not even capitalized your own job title : 🧢
So does it really work?
I mean, without any real research that would be independent, i think bying and eating via oral application collagen is really not even resposible or reasonable and is build just on hope that it will help this way we can daily eat a orange and velieve it will eeally somehow impact our skin...its snake oil salesman product for me and we really dont know if uts not harmful for longtime use not to say marine based have heavy metals and the onea from cows can carry other diseases and antibiotics
You are one of the very few MD who's advice I trust.
Thank you for your continued educational videos.
Dr. Karam, you are a wonderful teacher. You speak with honesty and such clarity that any individual can understand, but most importantly learn more about the body. Thank you for going above and beyond. I wish all doctors would teach and not just perform a procedure without the patient understanding what is actually happening. Knowledge is power. Thank you again! One day soon I will schedule an appointment with you. 🙏🏼
I’m 48 and I do take collagen supplements regularly the last 3 years and I definitely see myself having a better, brighter skin, thicker hair and stronger nails. I still don’t have wrinkles. But I must say, having a healthy lifestyle and taking collagen goes hand in hand. I exercise, I don’t smoke and don’t drink alcohol and just generally watch what I eat. It’s a continuous thing, I’m afraid.
Will you share the names of products you use?
@@sassypants420 Hi Sally I take crystal collagen from a Japanese brand called Itoh Hanako. It’s in a liquid form, comes in a 50ml bottle that you drink every other day. I live in Southeast Asia and most of my beauty products are from local brands.
What kind of collagen do you use or recommend? Thanks
@@fionavirginiado you know any legit websites to order from
@@fionavirginiahw good is BB lab?
This is by FAR & AWAY the most complete video on TH-cam about collagen and collagen supplementation - at least that I have found!! (And I follow a TON of doctors on here, so THANK YOU, Dr. Karam!
You did a phenomenal job explaining without getting too much in the weeds. Appreciate the sharing of knowledge and SO glad I found your channel because I love, love, LOVE science! Rock on & Teach on!
Thank you for watching and for the comment! I am glad it was helpful for you:)
Your explanation is very clear. No sugar coating. Simple, yet very informative. I've been taking collagen supplements for quite some time now and I can see and feel good results. However, there are dermatologists in our country who perceive otherwise, hence discouraging. After watching this video, my thoughts on collagen supplements became clearer.
Thanks for doing this video. More power to your channel!
As always. A top conference. I would never want to miss your lectures. You bring such important, and easy to follow, insights of much needed knowledge regarding aging. And how to best approach that inevitable stage in our life. An ancient battle. Smiling. Thank you so much, Dr. Karam 💎
You have made a real fan of your channel! I so enjoy your detailed explanation broken down in such a way as to be easily understandable by those if us who have no background in science or medicine. Really appreciate your generosity in sharing so much with us.
Thrilled to hear that. Thank you for the kind comment.
By far the best and most informative explanation of collagen I have ever heard! I REALLY appreciate that you are being honest and truthful, admitting there are things that you don't fully understand, and this was not simply just a marketing video for your own product! Thanks so much! 😊
So glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
Yes, a really good explanation, easy to understand even for us who talks swedish. But I understand that this was also a marketing video for his own products. Interesting........
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@dramirkaram sir i m 30 years old and have develop creases under eyes...plz make a detailed vedio about it,and suggest a cream or serum that can help eliminate these creases...
@@dramirkarami started using retinol cream 2 years ago and may be because of it,my skin has becom dry and has developed creases.I m using vitamien e oil,jobjoba oil,moisturiser,vasline but i m not noticing any difference....
You are so clear, concise, and enjoyable. Brilliant!
Excellent video! Amino acids are so important for our health. My grandmother had no wrinkles, she always enjoyed bone broth soup. Although some people may find it a little gross, she had chicken feet bone broth, in Mexico it was and still is a budget soup to make. I tried it myself, but I could never eat the feet, I only drank the soup. I also would make fish gelatin out of the scales of the fish when I was living in Mexico. We only do kosher/halal bone broths and gelatins because grandma's know best. My great grandfather had not one wrinkle in his face, he died in his 90's and he had a full set of hair, not to mention also no joint problems either. Shalom.
I am Eurasian and have chicken feet/lamb/beef homemade bone broth regularly. Its best with Black Silky chicken as it has tons of extrs nutrients compared to normal chicken. Chicken is Type II collagen & beef is Type I & III. After cooking for 3+ hours the bones get soft so a spoon them out and cut them finely to get to the marrow inside and put it back in. You can also add Chinese herbal broth sachets which has EXTREME health benefits and gives an exotic taste. Its basically Chinese Medicine.
Are you Mexican? They have lots of melanin in their skin which keeps things beautiful
@@Rhauxshna82 can I ask what they are and where I could find the herbal packets? Thanks!
@@birdlover7776 They are sold in Asian supermarkets all over Australia in packets, especially Chinese supermarkets. They typically contain things like Licorice root, Astralagus, Red dates, Pearl barley/Job's Tears, ginseng, medicinal mushrooms like Lion's Mane/Shitake/Reishi/Maitake/Chaga/Turkey tail/Cordyceps etc, black fungus, goji berries, sea kelp, various roots and much more. It's basically what you get prescribed by a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) doctor. Its really affordable too.
@@Rhauxshna82 thank you I will check it out 👍
I wish Dr. Amir was my Biochem professor. He so amazing how he explains everything and how he’s putting it to words so he can be easily understood. 👏
Haha thank you!
@@dramirkaramYou must be a Virgo - you are VERY clear and precise in your explanations❤
@@dramirkaram how do you feel about collagen from the Great Lakes brand?
I enjoy your videos so much. It’s so nice to get advice from somebody you can trust on social media these days. I’m 53 and have been trying to deal with aging skin issues for some time. I’ve always had really nice skin (thanks to my mom’s side of the family) but after a really rough decade, this is no longer the case. After watching one of your videos I got onto a super consistent skin regiment with your recommended products and am seeing a huge difference. A bit more fullness, definitely less dull and much softer. Keep up the great work. We old ladies appreciate it!
That is amazing! Happy to hear that and thank you for watching
Please share what products you use ? ( am/ pm routine )
Hi! What’s the routine and what products do you use?
Old ladies? I´m 50 and considered to be a hot babe! 😘
@@dramirkaram Hello. I also enjoy all of your videos and the education that you provide. My question is: Is it alright to put 12 grams of collagen powder into 3-4 ounces of orange juice? Do I need more fluids & I usually then eat my dinner after drinking it. The quantity of the liquid is what my concern is. What do you think Dr. Karam? I look forward to your answer and would you kindly give me your rationale for your answer. Thanking you in advance Dr. Karam.
Great tutorial- full of factual info and no hype, delivered with an authentic style- thank you
Love ❤ your Videos Dr.K. You tell us the real deal & i so respect that! Along with your natural talent, skill, gifts
Thank you Doc. The best explanation ever. Now I know a lot about collagen, I always wondered about it. Thanks again Doc for breaking it down so thoroughly.
I like how your videos are so organized like a university lecture
Interesting, I just started taking a collagen supplement and I see the difference in my hair, which was beginning to thin at the front, but is filling out. Thank you for breaking this down.
I'm checking the ingredients as you speak.
Finally a serious doctor that talks about bone broth and its benefits. I don't think there are studies about the benefits of bone broth so it's very useful you talking about it and I trust completely your knowledge on the subject!!
Prof.Dr.Canan Karatay, she has been talking about that over the 20 years. ❤️
@@sehertosunesen2990 Thanks for the tip. I'll have a look.
Me encantó la explicación. Gracias por tu honestidad. Gracias por el vídeo 👏👏👏
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Thank you for the MOST informative videos on line. I always learn something. I take notes, and do as you say. I am saving up now for your Trifecta. I am a retired OR nurse, and there is no way I would miss your video.
Thank you so much.
I like how the thumbnail is so tacky, but when u open the video, it's full of good content and very educating..
This answered so many questions that I had about collagen. Thank you !
You're so welcome!
Best informative video on collagen I've ever viewed. Thank you for sharing your excellent knowledge on this topic. 💙
About 3 years my mother was in the hospital and almost died. She was dehydrated and had sepsis which caused her to be delusional and loss of memory. She also had a loss of appetite and was pretty much a lost cause. On top of pray I decided to put a fairly good dose of Hydrolyzed Collagen Bone Broth powder mixed in her drink. We noticed that she was gaining strength day by day. She also had to take a strong antibiotic. Thank God she got better and I continued to give her the Collagen in her coffee every day. That said in a matter of 3 months she was back her pain in the butt self. Also my mom nails grown the longest and strongest I've ever seen in my whole life time.
What is the name of the collagen you take?
Please, what’s the name of the collagen supplements your Mom took?
Thank you
He looks great! It's good to see someone explains things that match how he looks with what he is saying.
I watch your channel religiously! I have learned that maintaining your skin is one of the most important factors in prepping your skin for any facial treatment. Presently, I take a collagen supplement with hyaluronic acid, and it has been an amazing find. I take the proper intake of vitamins, maintain a healthy diet and of course, I drink plenty of water for hydration. I find that microneedling stimulates my collagen as well. However, I'd like to thank you for sharing your expertise with collagen supplements as a part of a health and skincare regimen with your audience. Btw, you have an amazing staff... Thanks again!
Greetings from NYS - 86 y/o Granny here .
About 2 years ago my knees quit - simply refused to work - and hurt.
I was hobbling around with a cane --
-couldn't get up from out of a chair without bracing on the chair arms.
My daughter and I were considering getting a walker for me.
My Dr. said it was Osteoarthritis & wanted to send me to a Rheumatologist. I disagreed.
>>> I was/am not ready for that - - did some research - started taking Native Path - got my mobility back.
No more knee pain -- no more disability. My 26 y/o grandson and I race our shopping carts to our car through Walmart lot.
***The hair & nail improvement are only a bonus.
Wish I had known about Collagen sooner - but better late than never.
I give Native Path as gifts to the people I love.
Thanks granny..
Glad to hear you got your mobility back..Will look up native path
Glad you did this one.
Researching the brand's and types is crucial with some having fillers and things that stress kidneys.
We found a Senzu bovine version that's made a nice difference.
I use a retinol cleanser, a retinol cream for evening.
I use a little argan oil on my face in the morning while treating my hair.
Eating right does make a difference.
Loss of estrogen doesn't help the acceleration either.
The bovine supplement with some vitamin C in the morning is helping skin, hair, nails and my joints.
Making the right choices isn't easy with all the fades available.
It's easy to can your own bone stock or freeze in ice cube trays to transfer into freezer bags.
Year's ago we used to buy gelatin packs. It's still an option if you can find.
Would you provide a video on different laser options?
Some out there are stacking products and aggressive. Catch phrases are used with problems resulting.
Thanks for sharing
So thorough and comprehensive. You have made this topic easy to understand for professionals and the lay public as well. Thank you.
Bravo!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great educational video Dr. Karam. Thank you for taking the time to break it down in an easy and organized way to understand and follow.
Glad you found it helpful!
I am so SO glad that despite my ignorance, I happened to start collagen supplements at the same time as retinol/peels by complete chance
Thank you for this great video! You are a great teacher :) We appreciate how you take time to care so we can make informed decisions!!
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Thanks for great, science based information to help make informed health decisions!
I am so glad you did this video. I had been hoping someone would address this issue and whether there was any benefit to taking a collagen supplement or not. I researched for about a year before I decided to rake the plunge. I was truly hoping to find a vegan supplement, but everything I read, didn’t seem to support those supplements like they do the bovine-based collagen. I am using the live conscious brand which uses 19 naturally occurring amino acids, as well as Types I and III hydrolyzed collagen. I questioned myself, whether I would continue taking it after this supply runs out, but after seeing your video, I think I will continue with it! It can’t hurt!
Any protein will provide amino acids. They're the building blocks of protein.
Vital Proteins has a marine collagen formula! I'll have to check the thread, someone just mentioned a brand that was hormone free.
Organika is the brand a woman mentioned. Hope this helps!
There is no vegan collagen. Unless you find a very sophisticated product that is somehow skirting the line between the plant and animal kingdoms. Products that claim to be vegan collagen are usually made up of ingredients that supposedly pump up your body's own collagen production: glycine, vitamin c, carotenes, silica, biotin, etc.
@@jenniferfitzgerald369marine version doesn't work as well
Excellent video. I decided to start taking marine collagen, recently had knee surgery for a second meniscus repair. I was hesitant, but after watching this video I feel better about it. This surgery has been more difficult, as I am 70 years old. You always provide excellent information. I don't go in the sun, after a severe burn at 22, I stayed away. I use retinol daily with other facial products. I usually do a dermabrasion every 4 months. Thanks, for the information, really love your videos!
Thank you for watching! That's great.
Thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge with us! Most of all thank you so much for breaking things down to where we can comprehend it easier!! You are totally awesome!!
Ty so much for making this video and making the info free, admittedly i just really started my skincare knowledge journey recently and have been researching a lot. I took a lot of notes!
Excellent, I am 62 and have been taking collagen powder for about 5 months and I can see great improvement in my hair, skin, and nails, I also learned that it is good for the stimulation of cancer cells and stopping them from growing.
Thank you Dr. Amir for this information about Collagen! You answered so many questions I had. I would be interested in lash health and what would help thicken and mostly maintain good healthy lashes. I see so may lash products and it can be confusing.
Ur literally the best doctor. You really understand what ur talking about, ur not selling us things, ur so knowledgeable. I just love ur videos.
Love this review and as a biochemist i agree 100% you are doing all of us such a service. Learning alot. Thank you.
I really loved your video. It was factual and easy to understand. I wish I knew these facts earlier in my life but I will use them from this point on. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. And I am sharing this video today. Wishing you continued health and success.
Grateful for the excellent insight on a multitude of topics that you share. This was particularly timely since I recently incorporated Vital Proteins into my daily regime.
Thank you!
Very impressed with your delivery. Very genuine. Your passion shows through! Thank you!
Thank you so much for an in-depth discussion about collagen. Helps to make informed decisions for myself.
Dr. Karam, you did my rhinoplasty when I was a teenager. Here I am at 35 learning how to slow down the Time Machine. I love these informative videos coming from you. Thank you!
Wow! Now you're aging me😂 Glad you are enjoying and hope you are doing well!
How do you like your rhinoplasty? I’m thinking of having it done.
I want to have rhinoplasty done too. I have no idea what it costs these days.
@@CCBloom1 I LOVE it! I would only let Dr. Karam touch my face. I wanted a natural hardly noticeable outcome and that is what I got. No regrets! Now I’m saving for a vertical restore in 10-20 years 😂
@@nancydefreitas9420 I paid 7.5k in 2008. Worth every penny! I financed through care credit for 12 months with no interest👌🏽
Value overload 🥰 thanks Doc for the helpful content
My pleasure!
Dr. Amir Karam, this was a great breakdown. Thank you!
Your knowledge and presentation is by far THE BEST I’ve ever heard. I’ve shared your site with all my friends. Thank you Dr. Karan.
im 94 and take no drugs and have reversed my sagging skin on my arms when i show off my biceps. Ive know about this for awhile. I want to tell the world that you are for real and are a realist that knows his stuff. I wish you the best . You were a great reinforcer for me. Theres so many baloney pushers out there but you are the real deal my friend. Thank you. PS, i just wanted to add this tip. I dont know if its helpful for anyone else but since ive been 75 about, ive gone to sleep at 6 PM. I get up around 3 or 4 and that happened by itself. not sure why i would think it helps with skin but its helped me in general so i just thought id add that.
God bless you, How did you reverse the sagging skin on your arms? Thanks
@@FadiaRassi820 probably the collegen combined with working out
@@CamirrasKitchenWhen I don't sleep enough it shows in my skin.
Thank you😊
What about Joints, joints joints joints joints, fuck everything else!!!
Thank you as always for the education. You’re a great teacher. 😊
I loved the POD cast, I an 67, got wrinkles, hair loss, chipped nails, will start doing all the things dr. mentioned.
That’s was very lucid explaination and has cleared many fundamental doubts. Look forward to more such contents
I haven’t gone through all of your videos just yet but so far you have explained, clarified and corrected what I thought I knew. I’ll be in my mid 50s and on hind sight I wish I had started using moisturizer, sunscreens etc. earlier in life aside from just diligently washing the face 2x daily. Have had no toxins or fillers. Never had issues with Pimples or acnes but whiteheads are becoming a problem lately and the the extra skin in the upper lids making them look hooded. If you don’t mind could you please touch on these topics in your future talks? Thanks.
Thank you 🙏 this is such a great, comprehensive video on collagen. I was about to purchase collagen powder (and yes, it’s not cheap!) and I’m glad I remembered you had a video on collagen and I watched it first. I decided to consume more homemade bone broth instead. Thank you for great educational content that promotes not only beauty but also health.
Fantastic video! Very detailed and understandable.
Very informative. I’ve been using collagen for a few years. I add it to my coffee every morning. I can tell the difference with my hair and nails. I’m 54 and do some sort of work out daily. My knees were starting to feel it. I’ve noticed it’s helped with the inflammation as well. I just recently started using retinol and vitamin C on my face. It’s a full time job keeping your youth going as you age!🤪😉
Which collagen are you taking
@@veenitapatel7783 vital proteins Or ancient nutrition …. Store bought
No truer words😂
So true... LOL 😏
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Thank you for this excellent video! I’ve been taking collagen powder for almost a year.
Im new to your channel. I really enjoyed how you were honest and broke everything down. Im trying all of these things and i can tell a difference. Cant wait to see more videos ❤
Thanks for watching! Happy to have you here:) glad you're enjoying
So incredibly thorough. Thank you!
Loved this. Very informative. You won my respect❤
Thank you Dr. Karam! Question: How do you balance stimulating collagen production via external injury and the risk of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation?
Good question… but it doesn’t take much injury so light treatments are ok and no risk for PIH
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Thank you for your detailed, comprehensive, down-to-earth explanation about Collagen including your own experience. I needed information for an older family member who has just had knee surgery. Your presence, clear voice and sincerity along with the Power Point slides will certainly convince her of Collagen's importance to her overall health.
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Thank you Dr.Karam for making these videos and I like how you share what you do. Your skin looks great!
Such a holistic skin anti aging video ❤ thank you Dr Amir
I, too, have been taking the Vital Proteins (marine peptides) brand for several years! No more knee pain at all. It took about 3-4 months to notice the pain had totally disappeared. I discontinued using the powder for 2 weeks (as an experiment) and knee pain returned! I will continue using this product and hopefully continue playing tennis because of it!!
Impressively thorough, science-based, and balanced video! Thank you very much Dr. Karam for putting collagen supplements in context of an overall skincare regime. I like the idea that though any noted improvements due to collagen supplementation alone cannot be explained with the current scientific knowledge we have, there may be pathways we're not aware of that underlie said improvements and the benefits of supplementation/diet-based enrichment of collagen outweigh the costs.
I'm glad it was helpful!
Dr. Amir Karam, you are a talented man. Thank you for sharing and you have beautiful skin!
It’s nice you have good camera presence and clearly are very talented at what you do. It’s a good combo 👍
I really appreciate your take on collagen supplemention as being a part of the process of maintaining healthy skin, and the gentle reminder to continue with sunscreen and collagen-stimulating applications.
I added collagen to my daily routine a couple months ago. I have a fairly good diet and take some other supplements. I do weightlifting and running for sports. I noticed my joint pain has gone away now. Nails are also stronger and hair-softer.
Very informative and truthful!
Very informative, honest and simplified. I like to watch MDs on youtube who share their opinions about certain topics. What I've noticed is that initially opinions are informative, unbiased and very useful. I also have seen how things change when same individuals get sponsored by some companies and start to promote products that are questionable. I liked this video and subscribed to the channel because content was unbiased and educational. Also reading patient's comments I felt they feel the same way. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge on the topic with us.
I’m an internist and I specialized. What we have to learn on the whole, as practicing physicians and patients, people of society, that everything that will be successful required all the ingredients and the right process to put it together. There has rarely ever been “the one thing” that made that something a success. Health emerges from this orchestration. In general, our health and social systems have all been functioning in divisions and separate systems. One other thing I would add…healthy vascular health would likely contribute to improved collagen production and deposition in desired areas, since micro vascular structures are the most sensitive to the states of blood flow.
When taking collagen powder I immediately notice a glow to my skin. I use California Gold
Loved the long explanation thanks lot ❤
Thank you for this explanation. It definitely enlightened me with information I can use.
I find all of your videos informative and very helpful. I am using your Trifecta (first month) and love it. I have followed the morning and evening routine closely and am already seeing great results. Thank you for your thorough, science-based information!
What is trifecta
Yes, please let us know what the trifecta is.
I’ve been drinking a hyluronized liquid collagen for two years and it is wonderful to here you validate what I already practice.❤
What brand do you use? Does it taste alright? Thanks!
What brand?
Truly fantastic informative video as are your other videos.
Thank you Doctor Karam. Always learn when I listen to you. God bless you. Lind
The vital proteins brand seems to be the most notable difference making brand out of the 3 brands I rotate through, sticking with it from now on. Hair and nails were first noticeable and then my hip and lower back pain became 80% better, knees and shoulders still bug me the same, and ankles became a little better, I am not sure about wrinkles..as a man I never really pay attention to my skin or wrinkles. The hairs became thicker or rougher but I didn’t gain any more…still as bald lol.
I absolutely see the benefits of collagen supplements in the health of my nail .
Thank you for helping shed light on this confusing subject! Sometimes it's hard to discern a fad from an aid. I like your no nonsense approach! Where is your office?
I am going to book a appointment with Dr. Karam for the fall..... He is the best
Hi Dr. Karam, thank you for making this video. I’d like to ask, what’s your opinion about Verisol? That’s another collagen option we have in Germany.
Best information I've ever gotten from any doctor. I planned a face lift prior to the covid thing now it's off the table. However, once savings are replenished again I'm booking with Dr Karam, period!! I've been a vegetarian for 50 years and the lack of that protein source is badly showing. After this education I'm going to add a clean source of white fish to my diet otherwise another 10 years of my existing diet will not end well. My choice of no meat was and still is based on a total love for all animals and a lifetime in rescuing them but that comes at a high price.
Look into plant based omegas as well, low omega fatty acids (and fats in general) also impacts the skin. There are tons of new vegan options for protein now
I've been in rescue for a while. Many are vegetarian but plenty of us aren't. I only eat pastured or ethically hunted meat and wild fish. No feed lot for us, that's wrong. I had contemplated becoming vegetarian but as a scientist I knew I would be shorting myself of critical nutrients. All the best in your journey, wherever it leads you.
Animal lovers eating them? Bizarre!
Very good segment! Thank you!
i find your videos very informative and helpful, thank you! very common sense and down-to-earth explanations.
im kind of concerned about how everyone is suddenly trying to make you use retinols while saying "yeah, your skin is going to be red and peeling for a while, then it's no problem" - sounds scary to me
I'm 61 and have had a wound on the top of my head for years. I washed the spot multiple times daily, placing a bandage over the wound to keep it clean, and nothing worked. I started taking collagen 2 months ago and the wound is now nearly healed.
what kind of collagen?
!! A wound that does not heal needs to be seen right away by a physician!! That's a warning sign of possible skin cancer.
I would highly recommend that if you take collagen powders (including Vital Proteins) that you also supplement with Lysine. Otherwise you might put yourself at risk of shingles. The arginine level needs to be less than the lysine level. There is a lot of research on this which I discovered the first time I got shingles. The second time I was coming down with shingles, as I was in the pharmacy to pick up a prescription for shingles, I saw the vital Proteins can and looked at the ingredients and saw the lysine/arginine ratio and knew exactly why I was coming down with shingles again. I picked up a bottle of lysine and took that and my shingles stopped within a day. I never took the prescription. Anyway, I think the lysine connection was discovered because many bodybuilders were getting shingles and they also take a lot of protein supplements.
If you wouldn't mind linking that research, I'd like to read it. Thanks!
Very interesting! Thanks 😊
Why aren’t the protein supplement companies adding lysine themselves? Seems so strange. TFS such important info
@@evalmiki2011 yes...great question 🤔
Dianna DeCicco, all the brands I looked at in the stores had arginine listed far more than lysine. Do you know of a brand that does not?
This was an excellent presentation and very informative. Thank you Dr. Karam!
Im glad to have come across your channel.
Highly informative. Please give us more of such insights.
Thank you for watching!
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I used to take a hydrolyzed chicken collagen pill (twice a day) and I have to admit, my skin was more hydrated, my nails looked great and so did my hair. Whether it helped with fine lines and wrinkles, I'm not sure as I use Retin-A and have done so for many years - I don't have any wrinkles. Also, it definitely helped with my knee - I do a lot of standing during work hours and walk over 10k a day and no longer have any knee pain.
**Dr. Karam - is there any danger in consuming hyaluronic acid supplements (pills or liquid form)? Thank you.
Thank you so much Dr. Karam. You answered all the questions I had about microneedling and collagen supplements. So I'm happy that I'm on the right track. I absolutely love your email informative information.