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Taking collagen peptides while doing strength training does not lead to greater increases in maximum strength in young men compared to strength training alone, even though it may increase muscle mass and protein markers.
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Effects of 12 Weeks of Hypertrophy Resistance Exercise Training Combined with Collagen Peptide Supplementation on the Skeletal Muscle Proteome in Recreationally Active Men
Randomized Controlled Trial
Human
2019 May 14The study found that young men who took collagen peptides while working out got stronger than those who didn’t, even though both groups got stronger. This means collagen peptides might help you get stronger, not hurt it.
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