
Seth Walsh
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Collagen Maxxing Guide
No fluff. Direct steps. Science-backed.
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Collagen Maxxing Guide
No fluff. Direct steps. Science-backed.
1. DIET
A. Eat Collagen-Building Nutrients:- Protein: 1.6g/kg body weight daily (meat, fish, eggs).
- Vitamin C: 500mg/day (citrus, bell peppers, kiwi).
- Proline/Glycine: Bone broth, organ meats, gelatin.
- Copper: Shellfish, liver, cashews.
- Zinc: Oysters, beef, pumpkin seeds.
- Sugar (causes glycation).
- Processed carbs (spikes AGEs).
- Seed oils (inflammatory omega-6s).
2. SUPPLEMENTS
A. Collagen Peptides:- 10-20g/day hydrolyzed collagen (Types I/III for skin, Type II for joints).
- Take on empty stomach (AM) with vitamin C.
- Vitamin C: 500mg (if diet lacking).
- Hyaluronic Acid: 100mg/day.
- Zinc: 15mg/day.
- MSM: 3g/day (sulfur for synthesis).
3. LIFESTYLE
A. Sun Protection:- SPF 30+ daily (UV destroys collagen).
- Wear hats/UPF clothing.
- 7-9hrs/night (collagen repairs during deep sleep).
- Resistance training 3x/week (stimulates collagen in tendons).
- Avoid chronic cardio (cortisol spikes break collagen).
- Both degrade collagen.
4. TOPICALS
A. Retinoids:- Tretinoin 0.025% (prescription) or retinol 1% nightly.
- L-ascorbic acid 10-20% (AM, before sunscreen).
- Matrixyl or GHK-Cu in moisturizer.
- Reapply every 2hrs if outdoors.
5. ADVANCED
A. Red Light Therapy:- 660nm LED panel 10min/day (boosts fibroblast activity).
- 0.5-1.5mm dermaroller 1x/month (stimulate collagen).
- Ice baths/showers 2-3x/week (reduces inflammation).
6. CONSISTENCY
- Results take 3-6 months. Track progress with photos.
- Blood test: Check zinc, copper, vitamin C levels annually.
OpenAI o3-mini-high
- Fuel Up:
- Eat quality proteins and vitamin C–rich foods (citrus, berries, leafy greens).
- Incorporate bone broth or collagen-rich foods.
- Supplement Smart:
- Take 10–20g of hydrolyzed collagen peptides daily.
- Add 500–1000mg vitamin C to boost collagen synthesis.
- Lifestyle Hygiene:
- Eliminate smoking, limit alcohol, and slash sugar to avoid glycation damage.
- Wear broad-spectrum sunscreen every day to prevent UV breakdown.
- Train & Recover:
- Do resistance training; exercise stimulates collagen production.
- Get 7–9 hours sleep and manage stress effectively.
- Topical Boost:
- Use retinoid creams on skin if targeting visible collagen.
OpenAI o1-pro
- Protein Load: Eat quality proteins (lean meats, fish, eggs) + glycine-rich foods (bone broth, gelatin).
- Collagen Supplements: Hydrolyzed collagen peptides daily, 10–20g, ideally with vitamin C.
- Vitamin C & Co-Factors: Use vitamin C (100–1000mg), zinc (10–15mg), copper (1–3mg) to support collagen synthesis.
- Avoid Sugar & Junk: High glycemic, processed crap breaks down collagen.
- Limit Sun/Smoke: UV damage and smoking kill collagen. Cover up or use sunscreen; quit nicotine.
- Retinol Topicals: Use prescription or strong retinol/retinoids to boost skin turnover.
- Lift & Sleep: Resistance training stimulates growth factors; solid sleep ensures repair and collagen regeneration.