when i was taking it I didn't really notice anything in texture just that my hair and toenails grew fast. I'm trying it again for The New Year 3000 mgs daily. It helped with my joints and the body doesn't store it- it excretes the excess so this time Ill be more mindful and check(disclaimer I'm also on the AAA and MN challenge so it maybe a combination or one or the other but I plan to reveal in April anyway.