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Hydrolyzed collagen
For collagen support for skin and gut health
The experts we follow agree on this.
Hydrolyzed collagen is a gentle way to support skin, gut, and connective tissue health.
Who is behind it
Voices including a nutritional sciences PhD, a molecular biology PhD and a registered holistic nutritionist.
How strong the research is
Mostly expert experience so far, with published research still catching up.
In their words
“Today I PRd my deadlift at 270lbs after making some key changes... 1) optimized my vitamin D status 2) got off the BC pill 3) 15g hydrolyzed collagen 1-2x daily 4) consumption of organ meats”
a Princeton-trained molecular biology PhD
Hydrolyzed collagen peptides help the body make more collagen and reduce immune breakdown of collagen.
Supports collagen synthesis and skin structure, counteracting age-related collagen loss.
Adding collagen increases the protein content of the meal, supporting higher amino acid intake.
With care
Some of the minds attach conditions. These are worth reading before you begin.
Hydrolyzed collagen provides over 3 grams of glycine and may cause less gastrointestinal distress for some people compared to free glycine.
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How this reading was made
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