Can You Take Collagen Supplements While Pregnant?

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  1. Alteration in the Collagen Content of the Human Uterus During Pregnancy and Post Partum Involution https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2137490
  2. A Collagen Supplement Improves Skin Hydration, Elasticity, Roughness, and Density: Results of a Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Blind Study https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6835901/
  3. Collagen Supplementation for Joint Health: The Link between Composition and Scientific Knowledge https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36986062
  4. Protein and Amino Acid Requirements during Pregnancy https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2161831322007712
  5. Specific Collagen Peptides Improve Bone Mineral Density and Bone Markers in Postmenopausal Women—A Randomized Controlled Study https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5793325