How many grams of collagen should I be taking daily?

[Carnivore]

I have been taking 7.5g (1 scoop), the recommended dose of high quality hydrolized marine collagen for a little while now. Is there any benefit from increasing my dose to 2 scoops 15g per day or is 7.5g enough? Mainly taking it for skin benefits, but joint health is also a plus. It is 30% off on Black Friday, so I may as well buy some in bulk.

 

[MACHETE]

it workzz?

 

[Carnivore]

it workzz?

According to multiple studies, yes.

 

[Carnivore]

I may as well post a meta-analysis done on collagen peptides and their effectiveness:

Skin aging has become a recurring concern even for younger people, mainly owing to increased life expectancy. In this context, the use of nutricosmetics as supplements has increased in recent years. Moreover, numerous scientific studies have shown the benefits of hydrolyzed collagen supplementation in improving the signs of skin aging. The objective of this study was to summarize the evidence on the effects of hydrolyzed collagen supplementation on human skin through a systematic review followed by a meta-analysis of clinical trials focusing on the process of skin aging. A literature search was conducted in the Medline, Embase, Cochrane, LILACS (Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature), and Journal of Negative Results in BioMedicine databases. Eligible studies were randomized, double-blind, and controlled trials that evaluated oral supplementation with hydrolyzed collagen as an intervention and reported at least one of the following outcomes: skin wrinkles, hydration, elasticity, and firmness. After retrieving articles from the databases, 19 studies were selected, with a total of 1,125 participants aged between 20 and 70 years (95% women). In the meta-analysis, a grouped analysis of studies showed favorable results of hydrolyzed collagen supplementation compared with placebo in terms of skin hydration, elasticity, and wrinkles. The findings of improved hydration and elasticity were also confirmed in the subgroup meta-analysis. Based on results, ingestion of hydrolyzed collagen for 90 days is effective in reducing skin aging, as it reduces wrinkles and improves skin elasticity and hydration.

Effects of hydrolyzed collagen supplementation on skin aging: a systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed

Skin aging has become a recurring concern even for younger people, mainly owing to increased life expectancy. In this context, the use of nutricosmetics as supplements has increased in recent years. Moreover, numerous scientific studies have shown the benefits of hydrolyzed collagen...

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The scientific data is pretty clear in that is does work. You can probably improve the results further by doing some of the steps outlined in this excellent thread: https://looksmax.org/threads/collagen-maxxing-the-evidence-based-guide.187698/

The studies usually used 3.5-5g of collagen, with some using as much as up to 12g, so I am not sure if I am wasting money going as high as 15g or if that is just normie speak for not going "all in."

 

[Pay]

I may as well post a meta-analysis done on collagen peptides and their effectiveness:

Effects of hydrolyzed collagen supplementation on skin aging: a systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed

Skin aging has become a recurring concern even for younger people, mainly owing to increased life expectancy. In this context, the use of nutricosmetics as supplements has increased in recent years. Moreover, numerous scientific studies have shown the benefits of hydrolyzed collagen...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The scientific data is pretty clear in that is does work. You can probably improve the results further by doing some of the steps outlined in this excellent thread: https://looksmax.org/threads/collagen-maxxing-the-evidence-based-guide.187698/

The studies usually used 3.5-5g of collagen, with some using as much as up to 12g, so I am not sure if I am wasting money going as high as 15g or if that is just normie speak for not going "all in."

You should rub some fetus cream in your face, growth factor, what about gelatin?

 

[Deleted member 49008]

I take two scoops. I actually am not sure if it’s cope or not but it’s basically calorie free protein to me at the least

 

[Carnivore]

You should rub some fetus cream in your face, growth factor, what about gelatin?

Fetus cream as in placenta cream? There are some creams with placenta from sheep.

I take two scoops. I actually am not sure if it’s cope or not but it’s basically calorie free protein to me at the least

It does contain calories, though, or do you mean as in the body can't utilize it as energy so it does not count towards your TDEE?

 

[wsada]

Tell me when u find out!

 

[shieldzz]

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[autistic_tendencies]

Ass injections of collagen or you’re a bitch

 

[Carnivore]

Supplementating with dietary astaxanthin combined with collagen hydrolysate improves facial elasticity and decreases matrix metalloproteinase-1 and -12 expression: a comparative study with placebo - PubMed

Photoaging accounts for most age-related changes in skin appearance. It has been suggested that both astaxanthin, a potent antioxidant, and collagen hydrolysate can be used as antiaging modalities in photoaged skin. However, there is no clinical study using astaxanthin combined with collagen...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Another study, this one combined astaxanthin, which I already taking a lot of, this is giving me hopium. They used such a low dose, too, only 2mg.