Collagen helps older men build muscle better than placebo
Collagen peptide supplementation in combination with resistance training improves body composition and increases muscle strength in elderly sarcopenic men: a randomised controlled trial
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Surprising Findings
Bone mass and sensory motor control improved with resistance training but showed no extra benefit from collagen supplementation
Most people assume collagen directly supports bone density, but this study shows exercise alone drives these improvements in elderly men
Practical Takeaways
Elderly men with sarcopenia should combine 15g collagen peptides daily with 3x/week resistance training for optimal muscle and fat loss results
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Bone mass and sensory motor control improved with resistance training but showed no extra benefit from collagen supplementation
Most people assume collagen directly supports bone density, but this study shows exercise alone drives these improvements in elderly men
Practical Takeaways
Elderly men with sarcopenia should combine 15g collagen peptides daily with 3x/week resistance training for optimal muscle and fat loss results
Publication
Journal
The British Journal of Nutrition
Year
2015
Authors
D. Zdzieblik, S. Oesser, M. Baumstark, A. Gollhofer, D. König
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Claims (8)
Collagen peptide consumption results in improved nitrogen balance relative to whey protein in elderly populations.
Older men with muscle loss who do strength training and take collagen supplements gain more muscle mass (4.2 kg) than those taking a placebo (2.9 kg).
Older men with muscle loss who take collagen supplements during strength training lose more body fat (5.4 kg) than those taking a placebo (3.5 kg).
Strength in the quadriceps muscles improves more (16.5 Nm) in older men with muscle loss who take collagen supplements during strength training than those taking a placebo (7.3 Nm).
Strength training boosts bone mass in older men with muscle loss, but adding collagen supplements doesn't make it better than just training alone.