been adding 10g of hydrolyzed collagen to my tea in the morning. this is what happens when I start listening to the huberman podcast
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What are the benefits vs collagen peptides?
The terms are interchangeable in most contexts, but āhydrolyzed collagenā describes the process (breaking down collagen), while ācollagen peptidesā refer to the actual end product (the broken-down molecules).
do you supplement it?
Usually I just drink done broth, but if I feel I need something extra or I am traveling I will buy some.
I am not an expert here, but I do know that when choosing collagen supplements, you should look for products that specify enzymatic hydrolysis or emphasize a chemical-free process. These tend to be the healthiest and most bioavailable options for effective support of skin, joint, and overall health.
which episode?
What is the tldr on hydrolyzed collagen? What does it do?
nobody knows for sure but it's supposed to be good for your skin and joints.
that being said i've tried it for a few months but already seen improvements from strict carnivore. i'd start there before supplementing with anything tbh
Used to add collagen to my coffee in the morning but I stopped for no reason now
Is there benefit to adding it to tea over just dissolving it in water? šÆ
Iām not entirely convinced it will survive the digestive process and actually make its way to the cells that might regenerate collagen. Probably a case of it just passing straight through the body. However, no harm in trying. The degradation of articular cartilage (packed with collagen) was part of my Masters research and sadly it is one of those tissues that is built as we grow and really isnāt replenished well by the body as we age. (Hence arthritis and joint degradation/replacement). There are also genetic factors at play too. Collagen/Stem cell might elucidate more but thatās all quite thin on the ground at the mo.
Good points on the cartilage.
Anecdotally, hair and nail growth is noticeably faster while supplementing collagen peptides so it could still have use for vascular tissues like skin. Maybe indicates it has durability to survive digestion
Yeah thatās the basic thinking behind hydrolysed collagen - that it might stand a better chance of being utilised by the body. Have to say that Iām more of a fan eating naturally, especially meat as this will provide the core building blocks for protein and collagen after being processed by the body and gut. Not purely meat as I believe we need some roughage and certain vitamins. Big fan of rice and peas too, as together they provide a balanced and complete amino acid profile. Meat, rice and peas and a bit of salad/veg and Iām very happy!
So much unknowns, i tend to try things one at a time and see if it had an impact on anything, to gather data at least
Same! No rice for me but all organic salads (no dressing), prioritizing meat over everything. Usually just chicken.
Do you supplement with any desiccated organ meats? I take beef liver powder regularly and am considering adding some other organs to the mix
I donāt. Although I love fresh liver and Iām also quite partial to a good haggis.
Red light therapy seems to stimulate collagen production, but thatās mostly superficial (skin and underlying tissues)
Good for your skin, hair, and nails. You'll cross the line into 'full bro' when you start adding the creatine monohydrate
Any noticeable benefits?
As long as one doesnāt start putting someone elseās penis cells on your face, or drinking anyoneās urine, youāre probably doing fine
Iād imagine so
Huberman got me to stop drinking coffee first thing in the morning. next step: get morning sunlight (on the balls?)