Can I take 1 capsule of Genacol with Melatonin before bedtime for mild joint pain?

Good morning, Madam,

First of all, regarding Genacol original formula (containing 400mg of collagen hydrolysate), the manufacturer recommends taking 3 capsules per day. Some data suggest a certain effectiveness of the type of collagen contained in Genacol to help relieve joint pain. However, these studies are not all of good quality. Moreover, the dose of collagen studied in the studies that suggested a certain benefit is as high as 10g per day (thus up to 25 capsules of Genacol original formula). The lower doses recommended by the manufacturer are therefore more a question of reducing possible digestive side effects and costs. There could be some effectiveness with a lower dose, but, according to the available studies, nothing indicates that a dose of 400mg (1 capsule) will bring a real benefit for your pain. In addition, you should know that it can take several months of regular use of collagen supplements before you notice an improvement in your pain. Glucosamine and/or chondroitin could be considered as a replacement for collagen, but again, these products must be taken for several months before their effectiveness can be judged. As for possible alternatives that act more quickly, over-the-counter acetaminophen (Tylenol) could be tried first if there are no contraindications. If this is not sufficient, over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs (Advil, Motrin) could also be considered unless your doctor or pharmacist advises otherwise As for melatonin, it is believed to be more effective in sleep disorders related to difficulty in falling asleep. In your case, it is rather the maintenance of sleep that seems to be the problem. The sleep maintenance problem could be caused in part by your nighttime hot flashes and/or your joint pain. In any case, it is recommended to discuss with your doctor when sleep problems persist after 4 weeks despite the use of natural health products or over-the-counter medications Since hot flashes can affect your sleep, certain tips, such as regular physical activity, reducing hot drinks and alcohol, and quitting smoking, can be implemented to try to reduce their frequency and intensity. However, it is likely that this will not be enough in your case. Hormone therapy remains the most effective treatment. Nevertheless, you state in your question that you have recently stopped hormone therapy and this may indeed be appropriate. The choice of whether or not to continue hormone therapy is influenced by several factors, including the patient's age, medical and family history, the length of time since the onset of menopause and since the start of treatment, etc. However, there are alternatives to hormone therapy that can be considered. However, there are alternatives to hormone therapy. Your doctor and pharmacist would be able to tell you more about this and judge whether an alternative could be tried based on your medical history and your own opinion