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Beauty Collagen Strawberry Lemon Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Vital Proteins

Beauty Collagen Strawberry Lemon label
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Powder Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Beauty Collagen Strawberry Lemon against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Beauty Collagen Strawberry Lemon is a dietary supplement by Vital Proteins with 5 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for replacing fluids and electrolytes, preventing dehydration during exercise or illness, treating low blood sodium (under medical care).Based on those ingredients, 387 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Sodium, Bacillus coagulans. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Beauty Collagen Strawberry Lemon by Vital Proteins

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 4 of its 4 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This powder contains 4 active ingredients: sodium, hyaluronic acid, Bacillus coagulans (a live-culture probiotic), and collagen peptides. The collagen peptides are hydrolyzed (broken down) to make them easier to absorb; they're meant to be a dietary protein.

Hyaluronic acid is a compound your body naturally makes to keep skin and joints hydrated. Bacillus coagulans is a beneficial bacterium sometimes added to support digestive health.

The inactive ingredients include strawberry powder, coconut water powder, natural flavors, agave inulin, and lemon juice powder for taste and texture.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Skin health, hair and nail support, digestive health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Aging skin, Wrinkled skin, Dry skin, Brittle nails, Exercise-induced muscle damage, Exercise-induced muscle soreness — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Bacillus Coagulans is rated "Possibly Effective" for Constipation (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Collagen Peptides is rated "Possibly Effective" for Aging skin, Dry skin.
  • Also on file: Hyaluronic Acid is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Aging skin, Exercise-induced muscle soreness, Osteoarthritis.

The collagen peptides are possibly effective for aging skin and dry skin, though the evidence isn't strong. They appear ineffective for building muscle strength.

Hyaluronic acid is possibly effective for dry eye and venous leg ulcers (slow-healing wounds on the legs), but evidence for skin aging is insufficient. Bacillus coagulans is possibly effective for constipation and irritable bowel syndrome.

For most other claimed uses — acne, athletic performance, hay fever, sexual function — the evidence we hold is either insufficient or not established.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Sodium Hyaluronic Acid Bacillus Coagulans Collagen Peptides

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 4 of the 4 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 4 of 4.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 4 of 4.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Sodium is well tolerated in normal dietary amounts, but this product contains added sodium. Too much sodium over time is linked to high blood pressure, heart strain, and kidney problems.

The safety notes advise against sodium supplements or very high intake without medical guidance. Hyaluronic acid is generally well tolerated when used orally and topically, though long-term safety data for supplements is limited.

Bacillus coagulans is generally well tolerated in healthy adults, but live probiotics carry a rare theoretical risk of infection in severely ill or immunocompromised people. Collagen peptides may rarely cause nausea, heartburn, diarrhea, or gas, and safety data in pregnancy and breastfeeding is limited.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Sodium Hyaluronic Acid Bacillus Coagulans Collagen Peptides

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 2 of the 4 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Bacillus Coagulans, Sodium.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: lithium.
  • For scale: 387 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you start this product, double-check your medications, especially lithium (risk of altered drug levels and toxicity), blood pressure medications, corticosteroids, didanosine, tolvaptan, sodium phosphate bowel prep, and any other sodium-containing drugs — all carry Moderate-severity interactions with the sodium in this powder. If you take antibiotics, space them a few hours apart from this product.

No interactions are documented for hyaluronic acid or collagen peptides in our data.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This collagen powder is most useful if you're looking for a flavored protein boost for skin and may help with dry eye or constipation. The main caution is sodium content — if you take lithium, blood pressure drugs, or corticosteroids, check with your pharmacist first.

If you're on an antibiotic, separate it by a few hours from this product so the probiotic survives. Pregnant or breastfeeding?

Talk to your doctor about whether this is right for you.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 4 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 16, 2022.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Beauty Collagen Strawberry Lemon, straight from the product label.

Brand Vital Proteins
Barcode (UPC) 850502008444
Net contents 9.6 Ounce(s); 271 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 16, 2022
DSLD ID 269209
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Beauty Collagen Strawberry Lemon by Vital Proteins, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
19 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
19 Gram(s)
Servings per container
14
UPC/BARCODE
850502008444
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories70 Calorie(s)--
Total Carbohydrates3 Gram(s)1%
Sodium100 mg4%
Total Sugars2 Gram(s)--
Protein14 Gram(s)--
Hyaluronic Acid120 mg--
Bacillus coagulans20 mg--
Collagen Peptides15 Gram(s)--

Other ingredients: organic Strawberry powder, Coconut Water, Powder, Natural Flavors, Agave Inulin, Lemon juice powder

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formulation

For inner health & outer beauty

Youthful appearance Hair & nail support Skin hydration Skin elasticity Digestive health

No artificial sweeteners

Skin, hair, nail + joint support

For illustrative purposes only, does not contain whole fruit.

Dairy free Gluten free

Formula

A nourishing elixir for glowing skin and beauty both inside and out, our Beauty Collagen is made with Collagen Peptides, hyaluronic acid, and probiotics.

15 g Collagen peptides 120 mg Hyaluronic acid 2B CFU probiotics Per serving

15 g Collagen per serving

120 mg of Hyaluronic acid Strawberry Lemon naturally flavored with other natural flavors

Contains 8 of 9 Essential Amino Acids Made with Vital Proteins Proprietary Bovine Hide Collagen Peptides

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

This light-tasting elixir can be conveniently mixed into water, tea, lattes, and more.

Directions: Combine 2 scoops with 8 fl oz of water, mix thoroughly.

General Statements

#stayvital

Typical Amino Acid Profile (Average milligrams per serving naturally occurring) Alanine 1,097 mg Arginine 1,138 mg Aspartic Acid 894 mg Glutamic Acid 1,679 mg Glycine 2,789 mg Histidine 108 mg Hydroxylysine 163 mg Hydroxyproline 1,544 mg Isoleucine 203 mg Leucine 393 mg Lysine 461 mg Methionine 81 mg Phenylalanine 284 mg Proline 1,557 mg Serine 461 mg Threonine 257 mg Tryptophan 0 mg Tyrosine 68 mg Valine 325 mg Essential Amino Acids

Whole30 approved

2 HDPE BPA free

Packaged by weight, not volume. Settling may occur.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Notice: Use this product as a food supplement only. Do not use for weight reduction.

Contains: Coconut (tree nuts) This product is manufactured in a facility that processes milk, fish, and tree nuts.

If you are pregnant, nursing or have a medical condition, consult your physician before use.

Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Storage

Storage Information: Store in a cool, dry place.

Brand IP Statement(s)

LactoSpore is a registered trademark of Sabinsa corporation.

2019 Vital Proteins LLC. All rights reserved.

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Beauty Collagen Strawberry Lemon by Vital Proteins label

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Beauty Collagen Strawberry Lemon label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Beauty Collagen Strawberry Lemon by Vital Proteins

These are the 5 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size19 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container14 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Sodium

Interacts with
205 drugs
100 mg per serving

Sodium is an essential mineral and electrolyte your body needs to balance fluids, support nerves, and help muscles work. Most people in modern diets g...

Sodium monograph & interactions

Protein

14 Gram(s) per serving

Hyaluronic Acid

No known
interactions
120 mg per serving Form: Sodium Hyaluronate

Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance in the body that helps hold water in the skin, joints, and eyes. Oral and topical products are popular for skin...

Hyaluronic Acid monograph & interactions

Bacillus coagulans

Interacts with
182 drugs
20 mg per serving

Bacillus coagulans is a spore-forming probiotic that survives stomach acid well and may help with some digestive problems such as IBS, constipation, a...

Bacillus coagulans monograph & interactions

Collagen Peptides

No known
interactions
15 Gram(s) per serving Form: Bovine

Collagen peptides are a well-absorbed form of protein that may modestly improve skin elasticity and joint comfort for some people, though evidence is...

Collagen Peptides monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Organic Strawberry powder, Coconut Water, Powder, Natural Flavors, Agave Inulin, Lemon juice powder. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Beauty Collagen Strawberry Lemon by Vital Proteins Drug Interactions

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387 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Sodium 205
Bacillus coagulans 182

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Beauty Collagen Strawberry Lemon interact with 387 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

2 of the 5 ingredients in Beauty Collagen Strawberry Lemon interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Sodium Bacillus coagulans

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Beauty Collagen Strawberry Lemon with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Sodium7 drug types · 205 drugs

Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
High intake of dietary sodium can increase systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Also, high intake of sodium may necessitate increased use of antihypertensive medications to achieve blood pressure control in some patients, such as those with chronic kidney disease.

Likelihood Probable Evidence A
Corticosteroids

Concomitant use of mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids (corticosteroids) cause sodium retention. This effect is dose-related and depends on mineralocorticoid potency. It is most common with hydrocortisone, cortisone, and fludrocortisone, followed by prednisone and prednisolone.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Didanosine (Videx)

Concomitant use of didanosine with additional sodium from dietary or supplemental sources may increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Didanosine formulations contain a significant amount of sodium.

Likelihood Probable Evidence C
Lithium

Altering dietary intake of sodium might alter the levels and clinical effects of lithium.
High sodium intake can reduce plasma concentrations of lithium by increasing lithium excretion. Reducing sodium intake can significantly increase plasma concentrations of lithium and cause lithium toxicity in patients being treated with lithium carbonate. Stabilizing sodium intake is shown to reduce the percentage of patients with lithium level fluctuations above 0.8 mEq/L. Patients taking lithium should avoid significant alterations in their dietary intake of sodium.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Sodium Phosphates

Theoretically, concomitant use of sodium phosphate with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Use of high doses (> 45 mL in 24 hours) of sodium phosphate, such as those used for bowel cleansing before surgery, can lead to serious electrolyte disturbances, including hypernatremia. The risk of hypernatremia is highest in the elderly and people with other risk factors for electrolyte disturbances.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Sodium-Containing Drugs

Concomitant use of sodium-containing drugs with additional sodium from dietary or supplemental sources may increase the risk of hypernatremia and long-term sodium-related complications.
The Chronic Disease Risk Reduction (CDRR) intake level of 2.3 grams of sodium daily indicates the intake at which it is believed that chronic disease risk increases for the apparently healthy population. Some medications contain high quantities of sodium. When used in conjunction with sodium supplements or high-sodium diets, the CDRR may be exceeded. Additionally, concomitant use may increase the risk for hypernatremia; this risk is highest in the elderly and people with other risk factors for electrolyte disturbances.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Tolvaptan (Samsca)

Theoretically, concomitant use of tolvaptan with sodium might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Tolvaptan is a vasopressin receptor 2 antagonist that is used to increase sodium levels in patients with hyponatremia. Patients taking tolvaptan should use caution with the use of sodium salts such as sodium chloride.

Likelihood Probable Evidence C
Sodium full monograph & interactions

Bacillus coagulans1 drug type · 182 drugs

Antibiotic Drugs

Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B. coagulans.
B. coagulans preparations usually contain live and active organisms. Therefore, simultaneously taking antibiotics might kill a significant number of the organisms. Tell patients to separate administration of antibiotics and B. coagulans preparations by at least two hours.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Bacillus coagulans full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Beauty Collagen Strawberry Lemon, from the product label.

Vital Proteins

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Name
Vital Proteins LLC
Street Address
3400 Wolf Road Ste. 200
City
Franklin Park
State
IL
ZipCode
60131
Web Address
vitalproteins.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Beauty Collagen Strawberry Lemon by Vital Proteins: Common Questions

Does Beauty Collagen Strawberry Lemon by Vital Proteins interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Beauty Collagen Strawberry Lemon has a known interaction with 387 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Beauty Collagen Strawberry Lemon contains 5 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Does collagen peptides actually help with wrinkles and aging skin?
Collagen peptides are possibly effective for aging skin, meaning there's some evidence they may help, but it's not definitive. The data on this is mixed. They're also possibly effective for dry skin. If you try it, give it time — skin changes don't happen overnight.
Is Bacillus coagulans safe to take with antibiotics?
Theoretically, antibiotics can kill the live organisms in Bacillus coagulans and make it less effective. To be safe, take your antibiotic and this product a few hours apart — for example, antibiotic in the morning, this product at night. Your pharmacist can help you space them out.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Sodium is rated likely safe in pregnancy, but collagen peptides and Bacillus coagulans haven't been well studied in pregnancy and lactation. The facts don't give us enough information to say either way. Talk to your doctor or midwife for personalized advice.
What's the sodium content in this product?
The product facts don't list the exact amount of sodium per serving. Check the label or call the manufacturer to find out how much sodium is in each scoop, especially if you're watching your sodium intake or take blood pressure medication.
Can this collagen powder cause side effects?
Collagen peptides may rarely cause nausea, heartburn, diarrhea, or gas. These adverse effects are uncommon. Hyaluronic acid and Bacillus coagulans are generally well tolerated, though long-term safety data for oral supplements is limited.
Will this help with constipation?
Bacillus coagulans is possibly effective for constipation, so there's some evidence it may help. However, the strength of that evidence is moderate, not strong, so results vary from person to person.

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The Full Monographs Behind Beauty Collagen Strawberry Lemon’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Sodium

Interacts with 205 drugs

Sodium is an essential mineral and electrolyte your body needs to balance fluids, support nerves, and help muscles work. Most people in modern diets get more than enough—often too much—from...

Read the full Sodium monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance in the body that helps hold water in the skin, joints, and eyes. Oral and topical products are popular for skin moisture and joint comfort, and the evi...

Read the full Hyaluronic Acid monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Bacillus Coagulans

Interacts with 182 drugs

Bacillus coagulans is a spore-forming probiotic that survives stomach acid well and may help with some digestive problems such as IBS, constipation, and certain types of diarrhea. The eviden...

Read the full Bacillus Coagulans monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Collagen Peptides

Collagen peptides are a well-absorbed form of protein that may modestly improve skin elasticity and joint comfort for some people, though evidence is still developing and results vary. They...

Read the full Collagen Peptides monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Beauty Collagen Strawberry Lemon's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 64 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Sodium 38 references
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