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Barbell Medicine Podcast
Episode #250: Is Collagen Protein a Scam?
Nov 17, 2023
The podcast discusses the effectiveness of collagen protein in improving tendons, pain, and skin elasticity. It explores the role of exercise in osteoarthritis and debunks misconceptions about its negative effects. The hosts analyze the limited benefits of collagen protein compared to other forms of protein and highlight the influence of marketing on its popularity.
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- Collagen protein supplements do not increase muscle protein synthesis or connective tissue protein synthesis.
- Supplemental collagen protein has limited impact on skin hydration and elasticity.
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The Function of Collagen Protein in the Human Body
Collagen is a protein molecule that provides structural support to connective tissues such as ligaments, tendons, bone, and cartilage. Changes in collagen content can lead to altered tissue function, like reduced elasticity in the skin or pain and reduced function in tendons and ligaments. The most common type of collagen in the human body is type 1. While collagen supplements claim to improve the function of collagen-containing tissues, research shows that collagen protein is not effective for increasing muscle protein synthesis or connective tissue protein synthesis.
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