The Collagen Conundrum: One woman’s (and Her Dog’s) Expensive Habit
By Dr. Michael Lee, World-Today-News.com
(Published November 16, 2023)
A growing number of people are turning to collagen supplements, promising benefits ranging from youthful skin to stronger joints. But what happens when the habit extends to our furry companions? For Ali Watson,a neuroanaesthetist from the UK,the answer is a monthly bill of £60 and a nagging question: is it all worth it?
“I’m trapped,” Watson confessed,gesturing to a small mountain of bovine collagen powder in her kitchen. “This one’s for me, and… well, this one is for Tommy.”
Beside her, Tommy, a distinguished gray-muzzled brown hound, offered a knowing glance, seemingly unfazed by his participation in the collagen experiment.
Watson, accustomed to precise dosing in her medical profession, began taking collagen powder a couple of years ago. Initially, her motivation wasn’t vanity, but preventative care. “I do a lot of weight-lifting and wanted to protect my joints,” she explained. While she hasn’t definitively noticed a difference in joint pain, Watson has observed other changes. “my skin feels like it glows more, my hair feels thicker, and my nails feel stronger.”
But the collagen journey didn’t stop with Watson. Concerned by a perceived slowdown in her aging dog, Tommy, just before summer, she decided to explore canine-specific collagen supplements.”He seemed a bit less keen, a bit slower. I wanted to see if it could help his joints,” she said.
The results have been ambiguous. While Tommy appears a little brighter, Watson admits it could simply be due to the cooler weather alleviating summer lethargy. “he is a bit brighter, but that might just be because the weather’s got colder again and he’s less hot and lethargic.”
Despite the uncertainty, Watson continues the regimen, shelling out £60 each month to keep both herself and Tommy supplied. The story highlights a growing trend – and a potential financial commitment – as pet owners increasingly explore supplements for their animal companions, frequently enough with limited scientific backing.
Weather the benefits outweigh the cost remains to be seen, but for Ali Watson and Tommy, the collagen conundrum continues.
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