Kinobody Kino Collagen Protein Blueberry Muffin

Our assessment

Our assessment: Kino Collagen Protein Blueberry Muffin contains calcium, a mineral that plays a key role in bone health. However, the evidence does not support using this product for any specific health benefit beyond what you would get from a standard calcium source. The data on calcium is mixed, with potential risks that you need to consider before adding this to your routine [NIH ODS].

How it works

Calcium in this product supports your body through bone mineralization, which helps maintain bone density, and neuromuscular relaxation, which aids muscle function and nerve signaling [NIH ODS]. Think of it as a building block for your skeleton and a helper for your nerves and muscles to communicate properly.

Safety profile

FDA received a total of 592,059 adverse event reports across all products, but specific report counts for this product are not available. For calcium specifically, high intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. Very high levels can cause poor muscle tone, poor kidney function, low phosphate levels, constipation, nausea, weight loss, extreme tiredness, frequent urination, abnormal heart rhythms, and a high risk of death from heart disease [NIH ODS]. Calcium can also reduce absorption of medications like bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS].

Our recommendation

We recommend you do not use this product for any specific health goal without consulting your doctor first. If you already take calcium from food or other supplements, adding this could push your intake into unsafe ranges. The potential risks, including heart disease and medication interactions, outweigh any unproven benefits for a general audience [NIH ODS]. Data not available on the specific collagen content or blueberry muffin flavoring effects.

Supplement labels contain several key sections regulated by the FDA:

• Serving Size — The recommended amount per dose. Always check this — some products require multiple capsules per serving.
• Amount Per Serving — Shows the quantity of each nutrient in the product, typically in IU (International Units), mg (milligrams), or mcg (micrograms).
• % Daily Value (%DV) — Indicates how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 5% DV or less is low; 20% DV or more is high.
• Other Ingredients — Lists inactive ingredients like fillers, binders, and capsule materials (e.g., gelatin, cellulose, magnesium stearate).
• Suggested Use — The manufacturer's recommended directions for taking the supplement, including timing and dosage.

Source: FDA Dietary Supplement Labeling Guide