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Dietary supplement

Collagen Complex Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbs SRA

Capsule Category: Amino Acid/protein
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Collagen Complex is a dietary supplement by Herbs SRA with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for skin health and wrinkles, joint pain and osteoarthritis, bone health.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Collagen Complex by Herbs SRA

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 4 active ingredients.
  • “Collagen Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (200 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This 4-ingredient product gives you three types of hydrolyzed collagen — from bovine (beef), chicken, and fish sources — plus eggshell membrane collagen, all packed into easy capsules. Hydrolyzed means the collagen has been broken down into smaller peptides your body can absorb more readily.

The only other ingredient is cellulose, a plant fiber used as a capsule binder.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
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: joint and skin health support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Joint pain, Osteoarthritis, Aging skin, Wrinkled skin, Brittle nails, Wound healing — and 3 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Collagen Peptides is rated "Possibly Effective" for Aging skin (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Eggshell Membrane is rated "Possibly Effective" for Osteoarthritis.
  • Also on file: Collagen Peptides is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Brittle nails, Osteoarthritis, Wound healing, Wrinkled skin, and more.

The bovine and chicken collagen peptides in here are both possibly effective for aging skin and dry skin. Neither has solid evidence for muscle strength, and there isn't enough data yet to say whether they help with acne or athletic performance.

We don't have effectiveness ratings for the eggshell membrane collagen or fish collagen, so their specific benefits aren't established in our data.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Collagen Peptides Eggshell Membrane

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 1 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

The bovine and chicken collagen peptides are generally well tolerated as a protein source; side effects like nausea, indigestion, diarrhea, and gas are rare when they do occur. Eggshell membrane is also well tolerated in short-term studies, but skip it if you have an egg allergy.

In pregnancy, the bovine and chicken peptides haven't been well studied — talk to your doctor first. Eggshell membrane should be avoided in pregnancy due to insufficient safety data.

During breastfeeding, both the peptides and eggshell membrane have little to no safety data, so caution or avoidance is the safer approach — check with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized guidance.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Collagen Peptides Eggshell Membrane

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 2 matched ingredients has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check in this product.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

If you're interested in supporting aging or dry skin and don't have an egg allergy, this blend is generally well tolerated. Pregnant or breastfeeding?

Talk to your doctor before starting — the safety data is too thin to say it's okay. Your pharmacist can also confirm there's nothing in here that'll clash with your regular medications.

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

Assessment coverage: 3 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 22, 2024.

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 Collagen Complex, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbs SRA
Net contents 120 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 22, 2024
DSLD ID 316141
Product type Amino Acid/protein
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Collagen Complex by Herbs SRA, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
IngredientAmount% DV
Bovine Collagen Peptides, Hydrolyzed0 NP--
Collagen Blend200 mg--
Fish Collagen, Hydrolyzed0 NP--
Eggshell Membrane Collagen0 NP--
Chicken Collagen Peptides, Hydrolyzed0 NP--

Other ingredients: Cellulose

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take two (2) capsules twice daily. For best results, take capsules in the morning and the afternoon with 8oz. of water.

Precautions

Caution: Do not exceed recommended dose. Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.

Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.

Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement. Keep out of the reach of children.

Allergen warning: Fish, egg

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, mitigate or prevent any disease or health condition.

General Statements

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FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formulation

Strengths joints, bones, nails, hair & skin

See for yourself

Collagen Complex by Herbs SRA label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Collagen Complex by Herbs SRA

These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 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.

Collagen Blend

200 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Collagen Complex by Herbs SRA Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Collagen Complex. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Collagen Complex, from the product label.

Herbs SRA

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Name
Herbs SRA
City
Houston
State
TX
ZipCode
77083-4865
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Collagen Complex by Herbs SRA: Common Questions

Does Collagen Complex by Herbs SRA interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Collagen Complex. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Collagen Complex contains 4 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.
Will this hurt if I'm pregnant?
The bovine and chicken collagen peptides haven't been well studied in pregnancy, so you should check with your doctor first. The eggshell membrane component should be avoided in pregnancy because there isn't enough safety data. There's no one-size-fits-all answer — talk to your OB or pharmacist about whether it's right for you.
Is it safe while breastfeeding?
Both the collagen peptides and eggshell membrane have little to no safety data during breastfeeding. The safer choice is to avoid it or talk with your doctor or pharmacist first about whether it's okay for your situation.
I'm allergic to eggs — can I take this?
No. This product contains eggshell membrane collagen, so you should skip it if you have an egg allergy. It's not worth the risk.
Does collagen actually work for wrinkles and dry skin?
The bovine and chicken collagen peptides in this product are possibly effective for aging skin and dry skin based on current evidence, so there's reasonable support for those uses. That said, results vary from person to person, and you won't see overnight changes.
What side effects might I get?
The collagen peptides may cause nausea, indigestion, diarrhea, or gas, but these are rare. Eggshell membrane hasn't shown adverse effects in the studies we have data on, though if you have an egg allergy, you could have a reaction.

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Sources & How We Checked

Collagen Complex'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 5 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.

Collagen Peptides 2 references
  1. Trc T, Bohmová J. Efficacy and tolerance of enzymatic hydrolysed collagen (EHC) vs. glucosamine sulphate (GS) in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Int Orthop. 2011;35(3):341-8. PubMed
  2. Evans M, Lewis ED, Zakaria N, Pelipyagina T, Guthrie N. A randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel study to evaluate the efficacy of a freshwater marine collagen on skin wrinkles and elasticity. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2021;20(3):825-834. PubMed

See these in context on the Collagen Peptides monograph →

Eggshell Membrane 3 references
  1. Osteoarthritis — MedlinePlus (NIH) Source
  2. Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements Source
  3. Using Dietary Supplements Wisely — NIH NCCIH Source

See these in context on the Eggshell Membrane monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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