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Collagen Peptides

Half-life

~3-6 days

What is Collagen Peptides?

Hydrolyzed collagen providing glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline. Supports connective tissue.

How Collagen Peptides works

Amino acid profile (high glycine and proline) provides substrates for collagen synthesis crosslinking via lysyl/prolyl hydroxylases (Vitamin C cofactor).

Benefits & uses

  • Skin elasticity/hydration
  • Joint & tendon support
  • Connective tissue repair
  • Supports bone

Common uses: Joint health, skin elasticity, tendon and ligament repair, gut lining support, hair/nail strength.

RecoveryLongevity

Collagen Peptides dosage

Typical dose
10–15 g daily (with vitamin C)

Collagen Peptides half-life

~3-6 days (collagen remodeling turnover)

Collagen Peptides side effects

  • Not a complete protein — pair with other proteins
  • GI distress (rare)
  • Joint pain improvement takes 4-8 weeks
  • Well tolerated
  • Mild GI in some

Commonly stacked with

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)L-Glutamine

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