Should You Supplement With Collagen Powder?
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In this video, Rhonda Patrick and Luc van Loon (a renowned figure in the realm of protein metabolism with expertise on the nuanced role of collagen supplements in sports nutrition) discuss:
- Collagen's amino acid profile and how this effects muscle protein synthesis
- Animal studies show hydrolyzed collagen powder goes to cartilage — is this translatable to humans?
- The possible benefits of collagen peptides acting as signaling molecules
- How hydrolyzed collagen powder affects pain perception in people with arthritis
- How absorption & utilization differs between smaller (2-5 kilodalton) and larger (10 kilodalton) collagen peptides
- Does collagen supplementation benefit skin health?
- Is there benefit to consuming hydrolyzed collagen power solely for its unique amino acid profile?
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