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Collagen Supplements & Tendon Health
The results of a 12-week randomized and double-blind clinical trial, which reported on the effects of resistance exercise in combination with hydrolyzed collagen on tendon health, were recently published in the European Journal of Sport Science. All participants in this small study (only 24 middle-aged recreationally active men) had 2 sessions of high-intensity resistance training…
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Collagen & Satiety
Results of a randomized and controlled clinical trial were recently published in Nutrients, suggesting a possible satiating effect of collagen supplementation, as well as an improvement in markers of overweight and obesity. This 12-week trial included 64 participants with overweight or obesity who received either two protein bars enriched with collagen (20 g bovine collagen…
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Collagen Peptides & Joint Health
According to a review in the journal Amino Acids, collagen peptide supplementation (COL) in conjunction with exercise, has been shown to help support healthy joint functionality for people with degenerative bone and joint problems.
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Collagen Peptide Supplementation Boosts the Effect of Resistance Training on Body Composition and Muscle Strength
A recent study explored the effect of collagen peptide supplementation and resistance training on body composition and muscle strength in elderly sarcopenic males and achieved positive results when compared with placebo.
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5 Benefits of Collagen
Collagen is the most abundant protein found in the animal kingdom. Though nearly 28 types of collagen have been identified in the human body, types I, II, and III account for 80-90 percent. The function of collagen is to support the softer tissues and withstand stretching. The basic structure of collagen consists of a triple…
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Collagen Peptides Support Bone Health
Post-menopausal women have a significantly increased risk for osteoporosis. Bone density declines after menopause and osteoporosis has become a major health problem in our aging population. Interestingly, astronauts who spend extended periods of time in space are also a high-risk group. This 2020 study (using rats suspended in a microgravity model) explored a nutritional strategy…