correlational
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After two weeks, the skin wounds of rats given the peptides had more collagen, which is the main structural protein needed for strong healing.
Scientific Claim
Oral administration of marine collagen peptides at 1.125 g/kg body weight in rats following cesarean section is associated with increased collagen deposition in skin wound tissue at 14 and 21 days post-surgery compared to vehicle control.
Original Statement
“significant collagen deposition was observed in skin wound tissue in the 1.125 g kgbw−1 MCP-treated group at 14 and 21 days post-caesarean (p<0.05).”
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 study design supports correlational claims, and the use of 'associated with' appropriately reflects the associative nature of the findings without implying causation.
Evidence from Studies
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Contradicting (0)
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No contradicting evidence found