Adding this collagen supplement to strength training doesn't help middle-aged men reduce waist size more than a placebo or whey protein.

Scientific Claim

In middle-aged untrained men, 12 weeks of resistance training combined with BODYBALANCE® collagen peptides does not significantly reduce waist circumference more than placebo or whey protein.

Original Statement

“The decrease in waist circumference was more pronounced in the CP-G (−3.41 ± 2.22 cm) compared with the P-G (−2.50 ± 4.19 cm), but the group differences were not statistically significant (p = 0.292; d = 0.270).”

From study:The Influence of Specific Bioactive Collagen Peptides on Body Composition and Muscle Strength in Middle-Aged, Untrained Men: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Evidence Quality Assessment

Claim Status

appropriately stated

Study Design Support

Design supports claim

Appropriate Language Strength

association

Can only show association/correlation

Assessment Explanation

The non-significant result is correctly stated with 'does not significantly reduce' to reflect the statistical outcome.

Evidence from Studies

Supporting (1)

The Influence of Specific Bioactive Collagen Peptides on Body Composition and Muscle Strength in Middle-Aged, Untrained Men: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Randomized Controlled Trial

Human

2021 Apr 30

Contradicting (0)

No contradicting evidence found

Source Study

The Influence of Specific Bioactive Collagen Peptides on Body Composition and Muscle Strength in Middle-Aged, Untrained Men: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Score: 63

DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18094837

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