Nature Made Collagen Gummies with Biotin, Zinc, C & E Review

Product Focus: Occasional Heartburn: Fast ReliefAlso covers:Digestion
Tier ⓘ
Tier 4 · Rank 16
Tier 4 · Emerging. A promising mechanism or animal data, with thin human evidence so far. Rank 16 within Tier 4 for Occasional Heartburn: Fast Relief; 25 of 27 overall. Tiers run from 1, the strongest evidence, to 5. How we grade →
Evidence ⓘ
15 /100
How strongly the evidence says this product works: human studies count most, then real reviews, then our biohacker panel.
Biohacker Mentions
0 of 10

Study, Trial or Testing Result Summary

Members Only18 human studies · 10 improved

1 of these 18 human studies gave the ingredient by drip, not by mouth.

18 human studies10 improved4 no effect8,863 people studied

No study tested this gummy, or any of its ingredients, for fast relief of everyday occasional heartburn. The vitamin C trials studied a vitamin C spray used to ease irritation from an iodine stain during throat cancer screening, not ordinary heartburn. In those trials the spray reduced side effects and heartburn compared with water or salt water [1][2]. Diet surveys linked eating more vitamin C to lower odds of reflux disease, but they did not test supplements [3][4]. A small trial found vitamin C mixed with nitrous acid in the stomach increased acid reaching the throat [5]. Vitamin E here is a trace amount, far below the 800 mg a day that eased indigestion in adults with fatty liver disease, a trial with no placebo group that did not measure heartburn [6]. Zinc here is far below the 220 mg a day that did no better than placebo for acid reflux in adults [7]. Dietary zinc was not linked to reflux conditions [8]. No human studies were found for biotin or collagen for this goal. Animal and cell studies are never counted.

See all 18 studies →Hide the studies

Review Totals and Summary

Members OnlyWhat buyers say

No written reviews read yet.

Biohacker Summary

Members Only0 of 10 recommend it
0 of 10 biohackers on our panel recommend it

Zinc and vitamin C are the main ingredients here, and the panel leans toward recommending both. For zinc, most of the panel recommends or uses it: reasons include testosterone support, gut lining support in the form of zinc carnosine, wound healing, and longevity, and one panelist takes 15 mg in the morning, another suggests 30 mg for men preparing for IVF, and another uses 30 grams a day for one week before surgery and two weeks after. Vitamin C is recommended by about half the panel for skin, joint collagen, and immunity, and several suggest taking it with collagen about an hour before a workout, while one panelist pairs zinc with it to help absorption. One panelist stopped using a vitamin C skin serum because of its smell and noted that applying it to the skin reaches far higher levels than swallowing it. Collagen and biotin are smaller ingredients in this product, and one panelist warns that biotin can throw off hormone blood tests.

See all 10 biohackers →Hide the biohackers
  • Dr. Eric Berg · Zinc · recommends
    • 31 Oct 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends ensuring sufficient zinc intake because the prostate needs enough zinc for the conversion from testosterone to DHT to be smooth and optimized.
    • 31 Oct 2026 · Collagen · recommends · Podcast ↗
      Recommends collagen as it is critical for healthy aging, supporting connective tissues, skin health, and cardiovascular health.
    • 26 Oct 2026 · Vitamin C · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Mentions that lemon is loaded with vitamin C, and when combined with coffee, vitamin C significantly increases the bioavailability of antioxidants in the coffee.
    • 25 Oct 2026 · Vitamin C · recommends · Facebook ↗
      Dr. Berg states that Vitamin C helps fight biofilms and is essential for making collagen in gums, teeth, and capillaries.
    • 24 Oct 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends taking zinc carnosine for an ulcer or some type of gastric problem.
    • 24 Oct 2026 · Vitamin C · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends Vitamin C as a cofactor, especially for collagen.
    • 23 Oct 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Emphasizes the importance of zinc for decreasing viral replication and recommends taking 40 to 60 mg every single day.
    • 23 Oct 2026 · Vitamin C · recommends · YouTube ↗
      States that high doses of vitamin C, like 2 to 4 grams, can greatly reduce inflammation and support the immune system.
    • 21 Oct 2026 · Collagen · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends collagen powder as an alternative to bone broth, to be put in coffee, for its benefits in building connective tissue and providing glycine for sleep.
    • 19 Oct 2026 · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Notes that birth control pills deplete the body of zinc, which is needed for the brain to make serotonin.
    • 18 Oct 2026 · uses · YouTube ↗
      Added zinc to his creatine product because a deficiency in zinc might make creatine not work as well.
    • 18 Oct 2026 · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Mentions that grass-fed liver is loaded with zinc.
    • 18 Oct 2026 · recommends · Facebook ↗
      Recommends zinc to enhance testosterone.
    • 18 Oct 2026 · Vitamin E · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Mentions that grass-fed liver has vitamin E.
  • Andrew Huberman · Zinc · uses
    • 29 Oct 2026 · uses · YouTube ↗
      Zinc carnosine to support and improve the lining of your gut.
    • 26 Oct 2026 · uses · YouTube ↗
      Notes that AG1 Pro contains zinc carnosine to support and improve the lining of the gut.
    • 19 Oct 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      States that AG1 Pro contains zinc carnosine to support and improve the lining of the gut.
    • 12 Oct 2026 · uses · YouTube ↗
      Uses AG1 Pro, which contains zinc carnosine to support and improve the lining of the gut.
    • 28 Sep 2026 · uses · YouTube ↗
      States that AG1 Pro contains zinc carnosine to support and improve the lining of the gut, and he was already taking some of these ingredients separately.
    • 21 Sep 2026 · uses · YouTube ↗
      States that AG1 Pro includes zinc carnosine, which he was already taking separately, to support and improve the lining of the gut.
    • 14 Sep 2026 · uses · YouTube ↗
      Personally takes zinc carnosine, which is included in AG1 Pro to support and improve the lining of the gut.
    • 31 Aug 2026 · uses · YouTube ↗
      AG1 Pro has zinc carnosine to support and improve the lining of your gut. Some of these ingredients I personally was already taking separate from the AG1 formula.
    • 24 Aug 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      States that AG1 Pro contains zinc carnosine to support and improve the lining of your gut.
    • 17 Aug 2026 · uses · YouTube ↗
      Uses AG1 Pro, which contains zinc carnosine to support and improve the lining of the gut.
    • 7 Aug 2026 · Collagen · uses · X ↗
      Takes 10 grams of Collagen in the morning for muscle.
    • 20 Jul 2026 · Collagen · uses · X ↗
      Takes 10 grams of Collagen in the morning for muscle.
    • 13 Jul 2026 · Collagen · uses · X ↗
      Takes 10 grams of Collagen in the morning for muscle.
    • 6 Jul 2026 · Collagen · uses · X ↗
      Takes 10 grams of Collagen in the morning for skin health.
  • Ben Greenfield · Zinc · warns
    • 29 Oct 2026 · warns · YouTube ↗
      Ben Greenfield's formulation includes 30 grams of zinc a day, taken for one week before surgery and two weeks after, as it is an important cofactor for wound healing.
    • 29 Oct 2026 · Vitamin E · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Mentions a recent study showing no significant increase in bleeding for patients on Vitamin E supplementation during open heart surgery, which was interesting for him to learn.
    • 29 Oct 2026 · Vitamin C · recommends · YouTube ↗
      States that vitamin C is extremely important for collagen turnover and cites orthopedic data showing that 500 mg to 1 g of vitamin C can reduce the rate of complex regional pain in total knee replacements and wrist fractures.
    • 22 Oct 2026 · Collagen · recommends · Facebook ↗
      Mentions that two separate meta-analyses found real improvement in skin elasticity when people consumed 2.5 to 5 g of collagen peptides a day for eight weeks.
    • 22 Oct 2026 · Collagen · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends 2.5 to 5 grams a day of hydrolyzed collagen peptides for at least 8 weeks to improve skin elasticity and address sagging skin.
    • 15 Oct 2026 · Vitamin C · recommends · Podcast ↗
      Mentions vitamin C as part of a bare-minimum protocol.
    • 10 Oct 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Emphasizes that zinc sufficiency is crucial for immunity because the thymus-derived peptide thymulin, which trains lymphocytes, requires zinc to be active.
    • 4 Oct 2026 · Collagen · recommends · Facebook ↗
      Recommends 2.5-5 g/day of hydrolyzed collagen for at least 8 weeks, citing a meta-analysis that found real improvement in skin elasticity.
    • 27 Sep 2026 · Collagen · recommends · X ↗
      Recommends starting with collagen for body remodeling.
    • 24 Sep 2026 · Vitamin C · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Notes that while vitamin C has significant value, the optimal dose is a vexed question, and high doses might not always be beneficial, potentially blunting the hormetic effects of exercise.
    • 19 Sep 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends adding zinc into one's stack because it is a co-factor for enzymes involved in testosterone synthesis and sperm maturation, and zinc deficiency is a reproducible cause of low sperm count.
    • 19 Sep 2026 · neutral · Podcast ↗
      He mentions zinc as a supplement with real human data behind it for male fertility.
    • 8 Sep 2026 · neutral · X ↗
      Zinc may support both testosterone and sperm count.
    • 25 Aug 2026 · Vitamin C · neutral · X ↗
      Notes that IV vitamin C has been used for decades for cancer patients with almost no standardization and that he receives many questions about its effectiveness and combination with chemo.
  • Siim Land · Vitamin C · recommends
    • 29 Oct 2026 · recommends · Instagram ↗
      Recommends taking vitamin C with collagen to support joint collagen synthesis.
    • 29 Oct 2026 · Collagen · recommends · Instagram ↗
      Recommends taking Collagen 1 hour before exercise with vitamin C to support joint collagen synthesis.
    • 14 Oct 2026 · neutral · Instagram ↗
      States that vitamin C is needed for initiating collagen synthesis and that higher vitamin C intake appears to increase vitamin C content in the skin.
    • 7 Oct 2026 · Collagen · recommends · Instagram ↗
      Recommends Collagen for joints, skin and connective tissue, based primarily on human research, especially randomized controlled trials showing measurable benefits.
    • 6 Oct 2026 · Collagen · neutral · X ↗
      Lists Collagen as one of 15 supplements backed by human studies.
    • 30 Sep 2026 · neutral · X ↗
      Lists sauerkraut and fruit as sources of Vitamin C.
    • 21 Sep 2026 · Collagen · uses · YouTube ↗
      Takes 10 grams of collagen peptides a day, which provides 3 grams of glycine.
    • 8 Sep 2026 · Collagen · neutral · X ↗
      30% of collagen is glycine, as glycine is every third amino acid in the collagen triple helix.
    • 6 Sep 2026 · neutral · X ↗
      Notes that Vitamin C is one of several supplements with human evidence.
    • 2 Sep 2026 · Collagen · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends marine collagen peptides, citing a study where 5g daily for 12 weeks reduced AGE levels and improved insulin sensitivity.
    • 30 Aug 2026 · Collagen · neutral · Instagram ↗
      Mentions that taking 15 grams of collagen before bed has been seen to reduce the number of awakenings during the night.
    • 25 Aug 2026 · Collagen · neutral · X ↗
      Notes that taking 15 grams of collagen before bed has been seen to reduce the number of awakenings during the night.
    • 21 Aug 2026 · Collagen · neutral · Instagram ↗
      Mentions that glycine makes up one-third of collagen.
    • 17 Aug 2026 · Collagen · recommends · X ↗
      Recommends taking Collagen one hour before exercise with a vitamin.
  • Thomas DeLauer · Vitamin C · recommends
    • 26 Oct 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends taking vitamin C along with collagen about an hour before a workout for connective tissue benefits.
    • 29 Oct 2026 · Collagen · uses · YouTube ↗
      Says he takes collagen to take care of his gut.
    • 26 Oct 2026 · Collagen · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends collagen as a direct dietary source of glycine, suggesting a 15g serving of pure collagen. He advises taking it an hour before a workout for connective tissue benefits or before bed on rest days to help with sleep.
    • 23 Oct 2026 · uses · YouTube ↗
      Uses vitamin C as part of their immunity duo, stating it is important for boosting the immune system, especially during cold and flu season.
    • 23 Oct 2026 · Zinc · uses · YouTube ↗
      Adds zinc to their immunity duo because it helps them absorb vitamin C, considering the two together a fantastic combination for fall and winter.
    • 19 Oct 2026 · Collagen · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends taking 15 grams of collagen an hour before working out to target connective tissue, as it has been shown to double a marker of collagen synthesis and help rebuild tendons and ligaments that are loaded harder with age.
    • 14 Oct 2026 · Collagen · uses · YouTube ↗
      Always eats collagen, considering it one of the most underrated things they do for sustainability and recovery, as it supports connective tissue protein synthesis.
    • 9 Oct 2026 · Collagen · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Mentions that if curling fingers are due to a collagen issue, there's a case for taking collagen peptides to help rebuild connective tissue.
    • 8 Oct 2026 · Zinc · recommends · Facebook ↗
      Recommends zinc, noting it is a cofactor for enzymes that build neurotransmitters, and deficiency can affect mood, happiness, and motivation.
    • 4 Oct 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends consuming vitamin C to aid in NADPH recycling, which is necessary for glutathione to be reused after neutralizing oxidative stress.
    • 3 Oct 2026 · Zinc · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Mentions that more zinc could be beneficial for testosterone, but it's not working on the axis that most people need help with.
    • 29 Sep 2026 · uses · YouTube ↗
      Takes Purity's liquid liposomal vitamin C for immune support and overall wellness, finding it easy to add to water, juice, or take straight up due to its good taste.
    • 18 Sep 2026 · neutral · Facebook ↗
      Compares the Vitamin C content of oranges (53mg) to guava (228mg), noting guava has 4x more.
    • 18 Sep 2026 · Zinc · neutral · Facebook ↗
      Compares zinc content, noting salmon has under 1mg while oysters have 74mg per 100g, a 70x difference.
  • Dave Asprey · Vitamin C · recommends
    • 24 Oct 2026 · recommends · Facebook ↗
      Recommends taking vitamin C for better skin health.
    • 27 Oct 2026 · Collagen · uses · YouTube ↗
      States he made collagen into a billion-dollar industry because he needed it for his joints due to Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
    • 24 Oct 2026 · Collagen · recommends · Facebook ↗
      Recommends taking collagen for better skin health.
    • 10 Oct 2026 · Collagen · warns · YouTube ↗
      Dave Asprey agrees with taking collagen, but warns that using bone broth and collagen to repair a compromised gut wall is like trying to rebuild a collapsed house using nothing but craft glue, as it doesn't provide the rapid high demand energy gut cells need.
    • 7 Oct 2026 · uses · YouTube ↗
      States that currently, he is only taking vitamin C and vitamin D.
    • 7 Oct 2026 · Vitamin E · uses · YouTube ↗
      Dave Asprey's kids get a little bit of vitamin E every day, which helps to stabilize the bad oils they get when eating at restaurants.
    • 7 Oct 2026 · Zinc · uses · YouTube ↗
      Developed a nonnano zinc sunscreen over five years, stating her skin is probably better now than it's ever been.
    • 24 Sep 2026 · Collagen · neutral · Podcast ↗
      Mentions Puori CP1 Pure Collagen as a sponsor, offering a discount on a subscription.
    • 20 Sep 2026 · Collagen · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Notes that eating collagen can break down into amino acids and create a signaling molecule that tells the body the skin has been injured, leading to thicker skin.
    • 15 Sep 2026 · Collagen · uses · YouTube ↗
      Explains that One Skin uses collagen amino acids in their formula because they are hygroscopic and help hold water, acting as natural moisturizing factors.
    • 9 Sep 2026 · Collagen · stopped · YouTube ↗
      Has updated his stance on collagen, now believing there may be some benefit for certain populations in having collagen peptides, especially since they are small and get absorbed.
    • 3 Sep 2026 · Zinc · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Emphasizes the importance of having enough zinc before trying advanced longevity strategies like peptides.
    • 3 Sep 2026 · Collagen · neutral · Podcast ↗
      Dave and Jenny walk through the biohacking protocol that helped her son recover from autism, including collagen and hypermobility support.
    • 3 Sep 2026 · Collagen · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends increasing collagen intake, specifically about 20 grams of collagen protein, for individuals with hypermobility, but warns against exceeding this amount due to oxalate concerns.
  • Dr. Mark Hyman · Vitamin C · recommends
    • 12 Oct 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends vitamin C as a basic supplement during detoxification to help with inflammation and detoxification.
    • 7 Oct 2026 · neutral · Podcast ↗
      Dr. Hyman mentions vitamin C as an advanced therapy for skin repair.
    • 7 Oct 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Mentions topical vitamin C as an antioxidant that can help skin with aging.
    • 7 Oct 2026 · Zinc · uses · YouTube ↗
      Gave a patient with psoriatic arthritis a little zinc, which contributed to significant improvement in her condition.
    • 7 Oct 2026 · Collagen · neutral · Podcast ↗
      Dr. Hyman mentions collagen supplements in the context of skin aging.
    • 7 Oct 2026 · Collagen · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Is on 'team collagen' and believes there's enough data to support collagen consumption, noting that it sends signals to help the body build better collagen, though lifestyle factors are more important.
    • 6 Oct 2026 · neutral · X ↗
      Mentions that what they do when a cold comes on is not just vitamin C.
    • 5 Oct 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends ensuring adequate vitamin C intake on a regular basis for immune support, stating it's important for healthy immune function despite mixed data on its effectiveness for colds.
    • 5 Oct 2026 · Zinc · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends ensuring adequate zinc intake on a regular basis for immune support, noting some data on zinc lozenges for early cold.
    • 30 Sep 2026 · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Mentions that vitamin C was the very first vitamin discovered, isolated, and synthesized in 1932, and its deficiency caused scurvy.
    • 30 Sep 2026 · Collagen · uses · YouTube ↗
      Adds Peak's marine collagen to his routine for a powerful longevity ritual, supporting skin elasticity, hydration, hair, nails, and whole body vitality.
    • 22 Sep 2026 · Zinc · recommends · Instagram ↗
      Recommends correcting nutrient deficiencies with zinc.
    • 14 Sep 2026 · recommends · Facebook ↗
      Recommends nutrient-dense foods rich in vitamin C, such as guavas and parsley, to reduce inflammation.
    • 14 Sep 2026 · Zinc · recommends · Facebook ↗
      Recommends nutrient-dense foods rich in zinc, such as pumpkin seeds and oysters, to reduce inflammation.
  • Dr. Rhonda Patrick · Zinc · recommends
    • 29 Sep 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Notes that not getting enough zinc can affect testosterone, as zinc is very important for testosterone synthesis.
    • 28 Sep 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends men take a 30 milligram zinc supplement for sperm health when preparing for IVF.
    • 25 Aug 2026 · Vitamin E · neutral · Facebook ↗
      Lutein and zeaxanthin can also be obtained from certain multivitamins.
    • 25 Aug 2026 · Vitamin C · neutral · Facebook ↗
      Lutein and zeaxanthin can also be obtained from certain multivitamins.
    • 21 Aug 2026 · neutral · Instagram ↗
      Discusses findings from a meta-analysis on zinc supplementation, noting it improved insulin resistance, inflammation, and oxidative stress in people with diabetes or prediabetes, and explains its biological role in the pancreas.
    • 5 Jun 2026 · recommends · Instagram ↗
      Recommends nutrients like zinc for men to prioritize sperm mitochondrial health.
    • 5 Jun 2026 · Vitamin C · recommends · Instagram ↗
      Recommends nutrients like vitamin C for men to prioritize sperm mitochondrial health.
    • 4 May 2026 · Vitamin C · uses · YouTube ↗
      Dr. Rhonda Patrick's daughter chugs an Emergency fizzy drink in the morning to ensure she gets some vitamin C and micronutrients before school.
    • 5 Feb 2026 · Vitamin E · recommends · Facebook ↗
      Choosing a multivitamin that includes lutein and zeaxanthin ensures you get meaningful amounts every day.
    • 5 Feb 2026 · Vitamin C · recommends · Facebook ↗
      Choosing a multivitamin that includes lutein and zeaxanthin ensures you get meaningful amounts every day.
    • 9 Jan 2026 · Vitamin E · neutral · Facebook ↗
      Notes that ~60% of Americans are low in vitamin E.
    • 9 Jan 2026 · Vitamin C · neutral · Facebook ↗
      Notes that ~35% of Americans are low in vitamin C.
    • 29 Dec 2025 · Vitamin C · recommends · X ↗
      Recommends increasing vitamin C intake if concerned about skin aging, noting it is an essential cofactor for collagen synthesis.
    • 17 Dec 2025 · recommends · Instagram ↗
      Recommends Zinc, stating it is a critical mineral required for testosterone production and that supplementation corrects deficiency-related low testosterone.
  • Bryan Johnson · Zinc · uses
    • 4 May 2026 · uses · X ↗
      Takes 15 mg of Zinc in the morning for longevity.
    • 22 Oct 2026 · Collagen · uses · X ↗
      Takes 10 grams of Collagen in the morning for muscle.
    • 22 Jul 2026 · Collagen · uses · X ↗
      Consumes collagen peptides at 4:55 am.
    • 1 Jul 2026 · Collagen · uses · X ↗
      Uses collagen peptides as an ingredient in Nutty Pudding.
    • 4 May 2026 · Collagen · uses · X ↗
      Takes 10 grams of Collagen in the morning for muscle.
    • 2 May 2026 · Collagen · uses · X ↗
      He takes 10 g of Collagen in the morning for muscle.
    • 21 Apr 2026 · Collagen · uses · X ↗
      Takes 10 grams of Collagen in the morning for skin health.
    • 15 Apr 2026 · Collagen · uses · X ↗
      Takes 10 grams of Collagen in the morning for muscle.
    • 14 Apr 2026 · uses · X ↗
      Takes 15 mg of Zinc in the morning.
    • 14 Apr 2026 · Collagen · uses · X ↗
      Takes 10 grams of Collagen in the morning for muscle.
    • 8 Apr 2026 · Collagen · uses · X ↗
      Takes 10 grams of collagen in the morning for muscle.
    • 7 Apr 2026 · Collagen · uses · X ↗
      He takes 10 grams of Collagen in the morning for muscle.
    • 2 Apr 2026 · uses · X ↗
      Takes 15 mg of Zinc in the morning for longevity.
    • 3 Feb 2025 · Vitamin C · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Uses Vitamin C as an example of how it would be great if people knew that when they took it, it had a measurable amount and wasn't polluted, which is what Brian ensures with his products.
  • Peter Attia · Zinc · recommends
    • 4 Jan 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Suggests that zinc and magnesium could potentially help with vasodilation and sleep, particularly for women experiencing severe symptoms in the luteal phase.
    • 3 Jul 2025 · Vitamin C · stopped · YouTube ↗
      Recommends vitamin C as an important molecule for skin, noting its role as a precursor for collagen synthesis, a powerful antioxidant, and a regulator of complexion for even skin tone.
    • 29 Jun 2025 · Vitamin C · stopped · YouTube ↗
      Tried a vitamin C serum mixed with ferulic acid but stopped using it because she hated the smell. She notes that topical application of vitamin C far exceeds the levels achievable by ingestion for skin benefits.
    • 11 May 2025 · Biotin · warns · YouTube ↗
      Warns that biotin, found in many supplements, can completely obscure findings and render a non-LCMS test for estradiol and testosterone irrelevant due to interference with ELISA-based assays.
    • 6 Sep 2024 · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Discusses the AREDS formula, which initially included C and beta-carotene with zinc and copper, and later replaced beta-carotene with lutein and zeaxanthin, showing it could delay or reduce the conversion of mild to severe macular degeneration.
    • 6 Sep 2024 · Vitamin C · neutral · YouTube ↗
      States that vitamin C deficiency is associated with an elevated risk of cataract, but supplementation to supranormal levels has not been shown to protect against cataract formation.
    • 19 Aug 2024 · Vitamin C · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Mentions the elimination of scurvy through the work of James Lind and the eventual understanding that it was due to vitamin C, initially thought to be just citrus.
    • 20 Jun 2024 · Collagen · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Explains that collagen has a much lower quality amino acid composition than whey and tends to be rich in only a handful of amino acids like glycine and proline, making it less effective for muscle protein synthesis.
    • 3 Jun 2024 · Collagen · warns · YouTube ↗
      Advises that collagen protein is not a very complete protein and suggests supplementing it with something else if consumed, despite his wife's preference for it.
    • 20 May 2024 · Vitamin E · warns · YouTube ↗
      Notes that there are some downsides to Vitamin E, including cardiovascular longitudinal risk and prostate cancer, and that discussions are needed with patients, especially those with diabetes or cirrhosis, due to studies indicating increased all-cause mortality depending on the dose.
    • 28 Apr 2024 · Collagen · warns · YouTube ↗
      Says that based on current data, there is no benefit in myofibrillar or muscle connective tissue protein synthesis using collagen versus whey or casein, especially in exercising individuals. He warns that using collagen as a sole supplemental protein source compromises myofibrillar muscle protein synthesis due to its poor amino acid balance.
    • 22 Apr 2024 · Collagen · warns · YouTube ↗
      States that as a scientist, he hasn't seen evidence that collagen leads to greater connective tissue protein synthesis rates in muscle, but if he were recovering from a hip or knee injury, he would take a protein supplement with some collagen to ensure enough glycine and proline for ligaments, tendons, bone, and cartilage.
    • 26 Feb 2024 · Biotin · warns · YouTube ↗
      Advises that if taking a biotin supplement, one should discontinue it for at least a few days, if not a week, before a blood test, as it can dramatically skew thyroid values.
    • 9 Oct 2023 · Biotin · warns · YouTube ↗
      Warns that certain things, like biotin, should not be taken before a blood test because they can mess up readings.

RAL Summary

Members OnlyTier 4 for Occasional Heartburn: Fast Relief

The evidence is thin and indirect: the vitamin C trials covered stain-induced irritation using a spray, the vitamin E and zinc doses are far below those studied, and the best zinc trial found no benefit [1][7]. No reviews were counted, so the tier stays at emerging.

  • Emerging: not enough evidence to rank higher yet.

Where the evidence disagrees: 4 of the 18 human studies found no effect.

More Details

Members OnlyBody systems · Combine with · Possible side effects

Body systems: Digestive system

Possible side effects: No major side effects reported.

Supplement Facts

Includes Added Sugars 1 g · Vitamin C 25 mg · Vitamin E 2.5 mg
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 1 Gummy
Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calories5
Total Carbohydrate1 g
Total Sugars1 g
Includes Added Sugars1 g
Vitamin C25 mg
Vitamin E2.5 mg
Biotin1,250 mcg
Zinc2.5 mg
Hydrolyzed Collagen100 mg†
† Daily Value not established.

Other ingredients: Organic Tapioca Syrup, Organic Cane Sugar, Water, Pectin, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Added Color, Natural Flavor, Coconut Oil, Carnauba Wax.

Directions: Adults, chew 1 gummy daily. Store tightly closed, in a cool, dry place, out of reach of children.

Barcode (UPC) 031604032678 · Label source: Naturemade · Report a label change

Show entire label

More occasional heartburn: fast relief products

Members OnlyThe highest ranked for the same goal

Read more

Our articles on this subject

Graded November 6, 2026 by the Reverse Age Lab evidence engine, from human studies, real reviews and our biohacker panel. How we grade. Is this medical advice? No. Rala organizes the published evidence; go over any change with your doctor, especially if you take meds.