Written by Kinkini Gupta | Published : March 21, 2024 3:36 PM IST
Collagen is a type of protein which helps in maintaining out skin and hair ad also our muscles and overall body. Its properties can reverse ageing and make your skin look more radiant. It has become a trend to take supplements of collagen in order to achieve beautiful skin and hair. However, this may cause more harm than good. Find out the side effects of collagen.
Excess supplements will lead to excess accumulation of toxins which are hard for the liver to flush out. So, this can lead to liver problems like fatty liver and cirrhosis.
Collagen contains very high levels of calcium and oxalate. If taken too much it will lead to a buildup of calcium waste. This can cause kidney stones because the kidneys will not be able to excrete the waste out of the body.
If you take too many collagen supplements your gut and digestive health will get impacted. You may experience gas, bloating, stomach pain and even diarrhoea.
Collagen is good for skin but not if you are taking excess of it. Too many pills can lead to allergies and breakouts on the skin.
High amounts of calcium can lead to Hypercalcemia and organ failures. Our kidneys and livers can only excretes a certain amount of waste. Calcium accumulation and build-up can lead to cholesterol, liver diseases and kidney problems.
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