TimingCollagen Peptides
Anytime, stay consistent
When to take Collagen Peptides
Anytime, with vitamin C
Collagen peptides supply the amino acids your body uses to build skin, tendons and bone. Pair them with vitamin C, which is needed for collagen synthesis.
Best time in your day
Any time of day: pick a time that suits you and keep it the same every day.
- When
- Anytime
- Food
- With or without food; with vitamin C
- Typical dose
- 10–15 g per day (2.5–10 g in skin studies)
How to take it
- 1Mix it into coffee, tea or a smoothie
- 2Pair it with vitamin C or fruit
- 3Take it 30–60 minutes before exercise for tendons
- 4Use it for 8–12 weeks
Watch out
Collagen isn't a complete protein, so don't count it towards all your protein goals.
Keep apart from
- Fish or bovine allergy (check the source)
Common questions
Marine or bovine?
Both work; marine suits pescatarians.
Does it help joints?
Studies show small improvements in joint pain.
Does heat destroy it?
No, peptides tolerate hot drinks.
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