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What the researchers found
Participants taking collagen peptides showed faster recovery in maximum voluntary contraction and rate of force development compared to placebo.
Why it matters
This research suggests that collagen peptides may enhance muscle recovery, which is important for athletes and those engaging in regular exercise. Improved recovery can lead to better performance and reduced injury risk.
How the study worked
A randomized controlled trial with 55 participants assigned to either collagen peptides or placebo, combined with a 12-week concurrent training program.
What this study cannot tell us
The study focused only on male participants and did not assess long-term effects beyond the 12-week period.
Read the original research
Influence of specific collagen peptides and 12-week concurrent training on recovery-related biomechanical characteristics following exercise-induced muscle damage-A randomized controlled trial.
Frontiers in nutrition, 10, 1266056
Citation
Bischof, Kevin; Stafilidis, Savvas; Bundschuh, Larissa; Oesser, Steffen; Baca, Arnold; König, Daniel. (2023). Influence of specific collagen peptides and 12-week concurrent training on recovery-related biomechanical characteristics following exercise-induced muscle damage-A randomized controlled trial.. Frontiers in nutrition, 10, 1266056. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2023.1266056