Collagen Peptides

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DeanoVilla

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Just been reading a few articles on this supplement and wondering if anyone had any experience with this or knew anything about it?

I've only ever heard of collagen in moisturising creams and skin care before, never in a supplement to ingest, but apparently it's the new big thing.

The claims are it can improve skin, reduce joint pain, improve digestion, increase muscle mass and boost metabolism.

Sounds good. Any thoughts?
 
This is JF's area I think. He put me on to taking Hyaluronic Acid tablets for joint care , and I maybe wrong but they contain collagen.

Apparently collagen is found in every cell in the body and I have to say I have noticed a difference since I started taking them.
 
One of my mates messed up the collagen in his knees and had to take pills for years to rebuild it. At least I think it was collagen. Is there collagen in your knees?
 
Long read here, but very informative:

https://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/hydrolyzed-collagen-uses-and-benefits/

Basically, it will do no harm at all to take collagen hydrolysate as a supplement (use it in cooking) because we eat such a lot of lean muscle meat without sufficient protein to balance it, it will cause inflammation over time (not 100% on the science, but that's a decent summary). Therefore, taking on gelatin (through CH) helps enormously, and is good for improving liver function.

CH (as a supplement) is easier to digest than gelatin:

Collagen hydrolysate – The hydrolysis process described above renders the gelatin powder more easily digestible and appropriate for those with digestive weakness and sensitivity. I find this type of gelatin best used as a protein powder with careful dosing (see Important Note below).

Mix collagen hydrolysate in drinks, shakes, smoothies, ice cream, or add a tablespoon to your favorite recipe to give it an anti-inflammatory protein boost. It will dissolve in cold liquids easily.
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https://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/gelatin-and-collagen-hydrolysate-whats-the-difference/

Hope that helps :tophat:
 
Isn't collagen the stuff porn stars inject into their lips to make it look like they've been punched in the mouth.
 
sirdennis said:
This is JF's area I think. He put me on to taking Hyaluronic Acid tablets for joint care , and I maybe wrong but they contain collagen.

Apparently collagen is found in every cell in the body and I have to say I have noticed a difference since I started taking them.
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Sorry Deano, missed this thread. Just looking through the forum now, missed loads when I was head down doing all the site redesigns. Been absolutely manic, nice it is all settling now.

I think the collagen supplements contain hyaluronic acid, as opposed to HA being collagen.

I don't think there is enough to back up the collagen claims at the moment and not sure I've seen the companies I trust produce it.

I think the HA works a bit (not a miracle) for aching joints.

Depends what you are wanting it for really?

Gelatin always seemed to attract similar claims re benefits.
 
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