Collagen
The structural protein found in the skin, tendons and joints, studied in the form of peptides for joint comfort.
Benefits
- Designed to support joint and tendon comfort
- Developed to support skin elasticity
- Provides specific amino acids (glycine, proline)
Precautions
Incomplete protein: does not replace a complete source of protein (whey, egg, meat). Of animal origin (bovine or marine).
Recommended dosage
10 to 15 g of collagen peptides per day; approximately 40 minutes before exercise for the tendon component
Did you know?
Supplementation with collagen peptides combined with resistance training increases lean body mass, but not muscle fibre size, suggesting an adaptation of the connective tissues.
What the studies say
This randomised, placebo-controlled study assessed the impact of daily supplementation with 15 g of collagen peptides in sarcopenic older men, in combination with resistance training. After 12 weeks, the group receiving collagen peptides showed significantly greater improvements in lean body mass, muscle strength and reduction in body fat. The data suggest that collagen peptides, when combined with resistance training, improve body composition and muscle strength in older men with sarcopenia.
Zdzieblik D, Oesser S, Baumstark MW, Gollhofer A, König D. — The British journal of nutrition (2015) — View the source study
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