Higher doses of the peptides led to stronger skin and uterine wounds, with the highest dose showing the best results.
Scientific Claim
Oral administration of marine collagen peptides in rats following cesarean section shows a dose-dependent association with increased skin wound tensile strength and uterine bursting pressure across doses of 0.125, 0.375, and 1.125 g/kg body weight.
Original Statement
“the linear trend model test showed that the p-values were 0.017, 0.005, and 0.001 on Days 7, 14, and 21, respectively for tensile strength. a dose-response relationship was observed in groups, with p-values of 0.005, 0.009, and 0.029 on Days 7, 14, and 21, respectively for bursting pressure.”
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.