Collagen supplementation does not increase muscle connective tissue protein synthesis rates within the first 5 hours after exercise, showing no additional benefit over the exercise stimulus alone.

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now we've tried that also with collagen and we do not see a greater increase in connective tissue protein synthesis rates in muscle

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Are collagen supplements effective and worth taking? | Peter Attia and Luc van LoonPeter Attia MD
Created: 8/12/2026, 6:08:47 PM

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