Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Thought it important to create a diary while taking these pills because I had so many problems. I'm posting a review in hopes it helps someone else. I found little to no information that collagen causes weight gain. Calorie intake from collagen is minimal if any. BUT collagen is a protein but not a protein that feeds muscles. (It’s a protein for hair, skin and nails.) Daily collagen intake: 6000mg per day (Neocell Type 1&3) taken 3 in a.m. and three in p.m. on empty stomach. Started taking 12/15/18, 140lbs. Stopped taking 1/12/18, 143lbs. Update as of 1/30/18, 139lbs. (I’m 5’ 8”, 45yo female.) Did not notice any hair or nail growth, or changes in skin. (I’m aware that I should not expect any results until 6 weeks to 3 months.) Have noticed negative side effects*: weight gain, puffy face, constipation, water retention, bloating, severe rash skin, facial hot spot flair ups, itchy skin, hair loss, insomnia, brain fog *These symptoms are similar to underactive thyroid. **Had similar symptoms within one month when I took biotin two years prior. (Biotin was taken for hair and nail growth.) ***There ~is~ a little evidence that increased collagen can cause your thyroid to be underactive but nothing significant. My diet and exercise before, during and after was fairly consistent. Diet: Starting Jan. 1, I’ve had a near perfect diet. I leave anywhere from 300-600 calories of daily calorie intake uneaten (which ~should~ cause weight loss.) Cut out all alcohol since 1/1/18 (prior consumed 2-3 times a week) No carbs after 3pm. No food after 7pm. All prime conditions for optimal weight loss. Exercise: I exercise 6 days a week (hardcore workouts of running, circuit training and classes at Orange Theory) Yes 3lb. weight gain isn’t horrible, but considering my diet and exercise is at such a high level, I should be losing weight. Not gaining. Most of my systems occurred within the first two weeks but I kept taking them in hopes that the hair growth UPDATE: Been off product for 18 days, I've lost 4 pounds. Bloating, water retention, brain fog, and red skin and rash all disappeared after a week. Hair loss stopped after three days. (I take a bath daily so I can see how much hair I was loosing daily.)