"Behind its very good benefits for the face, collagen drinks apparently can cause dangerous side effects for the body. According to Dermatology and Venereology Lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine, Airlangga University (Unair), Medhi Denisa Alinda, collagen drinks have long-term harmful effects such as kidney stones."

The drink is needed to fulfill the decreasing collagen needs as age increases. The collagen produced in the body not only becomes less over time. Collagen breakdown also occurs more frequently compared to its production.

This not only affects the aging of the skin, but also the strength of bones and tendons. At the same time, the kidneys also process and eliminate waste compounds and excess substances in the blood to produce urine, including collagen. If collagen consumption is excessive, the kidneys will work harder and can cause health problems. Especially if you are at high risk of kidney stones.

Kidney stones themselves have symptoms such as nausea, pain, and vomiting. The potential to experience oxalate kidney stones will be higher if your daily fluid and calcium intake is insufficient.

Actually, collagen drinks also contain glutathione, vitamin A, and vitamin C which helps brighten and improve skin health. The collagen dosage in powdered drinks varies depending on the brand. Collagen with a dosage considered safe to consume and effective is no more than 2.5-15 grams per day.

"If you want to be safer, it is better for you to obtain collagen intake and various beneficial chemicals for the skin from natural ingredients. Medhi revealed that chicken, fish, egg whites, fruits such as oranges and berries, vegetables, and tomatoes contain high collagen. Fresh food is also free from preservatives."