Collagen is Derived from Animals, Is There Risk of Contamination/Heavy Metals?

We know that collagen is derived from animals. So is there risk of contamination and heavy metals? Yes, there is. I’m Natasha, a nutritionist, and I’m here to share with you what you can look for on a label to minimize your risk. As with any animal product. So meat or dairy, there is going to be risk of contamination, heavy metals, steroid hormones, antibiotics, and GMOs. So when it comes to collagen, the same risks are present. Sometimes it can feel like we’re walking a bit of a tightrope, right? On one hand, you hear about all the benefits and you think That’s great, I wanna take it. But then on the other hand, you hear about risks and contamination and you think, oh, maybe I shouldn’t. So even though there are concerns, there are things that you can do to minimize that risk to ensure that you’re getting a really high quality product. So what does that look like? What can you look for on a label? Well, if you’re looking for a bovine collagen, so that’s sourced from cow, look for grass fed, pasture raised, hormone free, and non GMO. These are very specific things that you can look for on a label if you’re looking for a marine collagen. So that’s obviously sourced from fish. Look for sustainably sourced, wild caught, and non GMO. I also like to look for a third party verification label to ensure that you’re getting a really clean, safe, and tested products. So there’s different companies out there that do third party testing. You might have to look a little bit closer on the label to find it. But third party testing essentially means that the product has not only been tested in-house, but sent to a third party lab to test for possible contaminants and to ensure that it’s accurately labeled non GMO free of heavy metals and tested for potency and purity. So yes, with collagen supplements, there is a risk of contamination in heavy metals, but not all collagen supplements are created equal. I wouldn’t be discouraged and completely avoid collagen supplements because after all, if you consume animal products like meat or dairy, the risks are going to be present. But I would encourage you to seek out a high quality supplement and hopefully these suggestions can help you to choose a collagen supplement that’s clean and free of any sort of contamination. Now, if you still have concerns about collagen supplements, maybe you’re wondering are there any side effects that I need to worry about? Check out the links in the description down below. Envelope.