The Nutrition Science Podcast

Collagen: A Superfood Supplement or Another Wellness Fad?

Oct 26, 2022

Delve into the hype surrounding collagen supplements, exploring their potential benefits for skin, joint, and digestive health, as well as their role in muscle growth. Debunk myths and analyze research findings to determine if collagen is truly a superfood supplement or just another wellness fad.

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Collagen lacks tryptophan, not a complete protein, but rich in glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline crucial for skin, connective tissue, and bone health.

Collagen shows moderate improvements in skin elasticity, slight relief in osteoarthritis pain, and enhanced bone mineral density in postmenopausal women, but falls short in gut health and muscle growth.

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Overview of Collagen

Collagen, a popular supplement, is a protein sourced from animal connective tissues like bones, ligaments, and tendons. Unlike complete proteins, collagen lacks the amino acid tryptophan out of the 20 essential amino acids that make up proteins. This impacts its classification as a complete protein. Despite this, collagen is rich in glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline, which are crucial for skin, connective tissue, and bone health.

Introduction

2min

Understanding Collagen and Amino Acids

5min

Collagen Supplementation: Effects on Skin Health and Osteoarthritis

8min

Exploring the Role of Collagen in Protein Consumption and Supplement Studies

2min

Exploring the Benefits of Collagen Supplementation and Recommendations

3min

Collagen has become one of the most popular supplements on the market over the last few years and is being touted for a range of potential benefits, including skin, joints, digestive health, and even weight loss.

In this episode, we will examine some of these claims and review the research on collagen to discuss whether or not this is a worthwhile supplement to include in your routine or another misleading wellness fad.

Here is the link to the online supplement store I discuss on the podcast.

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Links to Articles

Collagen for Skin

Collagen for Osteoarthritis

Collagen for Join Injury and Muscle Growth

Collagen for Bone

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