What is Collagenex 2, and how will it help my patients?
Collagenex 2 is used to support the joints, muscles and tendons. It contains the most effective arthritis and connective tissue ingredients including glucosamine, chondroitin, hyaluronic acid, and collagen, derived from natural eggshell membrane (NEM). Clinical trials suggest that Collagenex 2 reduces joint pain and stiffness and improves range of motion in 10-60 days at a dosage of one capsule per day.
Does Collagenex 2 actually rebuild cartilage?
Yes, it does.
Do you think Collagenex 2 would be effective for a 93-year-old female with osteoarthritis? Is the dosage different for older patients?
Collagenex 2 is designed for joint pain including osteoarthritis, considered “wear and tear” arthritis. Collagenex 2 rebuilds cartilage to improve joint functioning. It is not harmful to take more than one capsule per day, but we suggest trying it with additional pain relieving formulas if necessary, and take Collagenex 2 long-term at one capsule per day.
What is the best way to use Collagenex 2? Is it really effective at one capsule per day?
For patients in pain, we suggest using Collagenex 2 with one of Health Concerns’ pain formulas such as Mobility 2, which treats inflammatory, neurological and migrating pain, Mobility 3 for pain that worsens in cold damp weather, or AC-Q for joint and muscle pain, for the first sixty day. At that point, you could consider using Collagenex 2 alone. As Collagenex 2 helps build up the joint and connective tissue matrix, it is mainly designed to prevent pain; however, in some patients it also has an analgesic effect. In our experience, Collagenex 2 does work for many people at one capsule per day, however if you were treating patients over 200 lbs., you may consider an additional capsule.
I have a patient who suffers from chronic flexor strain, as well as no cartilage in her hips. Can you give me an herbal recommendation?
Use Collagenex 2 long-term. If the strain is recent, consider Resinall K/E for treatment; if it is more of a chronic strain, consider AC-Q topically and internally.
Some pf my clients find that Collagenex 2 works right away. Do they need to take it for the rest of their lives?
People have different genetics, lifestyle habits, and severity of illness. It is helpful to have multiple therapeutic approaches, because patient’s response can be variable. It is also important that you monitor compliance. One patient said the formula didn’t work, however he stopped taking it after a few days.
A 60-year-old female, osteoarthritis patient goes to physical therapy, but it doesn’t help. I am considering BioStrong, and maybe Mobility 2. What do you think?
I would do a trial with Collagenex2 for sixty days. I would add Mobility 2 to improve her circulation.
Do you have any products that inhibit the COX enzyme or that would be beneficial for someone who has gout?
Mobility 2 has helped many people with gout in terms of helping restore circulation and I also think Collagenex 2 would support his/her joints.
I have a patient who has severe arthritis in the thumb joint with bone erosion. Patient strained his hand approximately 3 months ago and has had very limited range of motion since. There is also swelling, which seems to be fluid, not tissue swelling- as when massaged, the swelling feels spongy and moves around; I think it is synovial fluid that has leaked from the joints. He’s currently using Mobility 2. What do you suggest?
My first suggestion is to use Mobility 2 in higher dosages than he is using now and add Collagenex 2 for at least 60 days.
Would Collagenex 2 help with a tendon that is worn or frayed (MRI has shown this be a 30% tear – not complete, which is why they are referring to it as frayed)? The patient wonders, what kind of results she can expect and how soon before she sees results using Collagenex 2?
For long-term repair, it is taken for more than sixty days. It should also help with pain and stiffness in 10-60 days. If it’s a recent tendon problem you should use both Resinall E and Collagenex 2. If it is more of a chronic problem, the best approach would be AC-Q topically and internally. If used by itself, Collagenex 2 will reduce pain and stiffness in 10-60 days. In the case of a partially torn tendon, you need to do whatever you can to heal the area as well as stimulate blood circulation. Herbs can play a powerful role in the healing of tendon tears. For best results, I would use one of the protocols above. It’s really impossible to predict how well they will work because this depends upon the constitution of the individual, the extent of injury, etc. To get the full benefit, I would use the treatment above for at least a few months in addition to other treatment methods, such as acupuncture and physical therapy.
I have a number of patients who are sensitive to eggs. Would this be a problem?
The feedback we have received is that it is generally okay for egg sensitive patients. We use the eggshell membrane but it probably won’t be appropriate for those with a true egg allergy. The alternate formula is Sea-Q, which is comprised of sea cucumber.
I want to give Collagenex 2 to a diabetic patient. Will the glucosamine affect the person’s blood sugar?
It will not.
According to the website, it’s effective for joint pain, including RA. Would it also be effective for pain caused by Lyme disease? I have a patient who has been suffering with this for 10 years.
Yes, it would be a good adjunct with people with Lyme disease. If the person is in a lot of pain, I would use Collagenex 2 plus AC-Q for the first 60 days, then perhaps use the Collagenex 2 by itself. There are complete protocols for Lyme disease in Healing Immune Disorders.
I have seen an immediate benefit from recommending Collagenex 2 to a number of patients. Can it be combined with Serramend or would that be too much blood thinning?
Collagenex 2 does not have a blood-thinning effect. It works by reducing inflammation and to improve joint and connective tissue nutrition, therefore there is no reason to avoid taking these two formulas on the same day.
My client’s M.D. said not to use any herbs from China because of safety concerns. Can you comment?
First of all, Collagenex 2 is entirely sourced and manufactured in the U.S.A. Second, problems with Chinese herbs are typically due to either an allergic reaction or due to poor manufacturing in China. This is why we manufacture herbs in the U.S.A.