20g COLLAGEN per serving
Applied Nutrition Collagen Peptides is a hydrolysed bovine Type I and III collagen powder providing a high-dose structural protein serving for connective tissue, skin and joint health. Each 20g serving delivers 20g of hydrolysed collagen at 18g protein and 71.8kcal with 0g fat and 0g carbohydrate. The 300g tub provides 15 servings.
Hydrolysis reduces collagen to peptides small enough for intestinal absorption - the key difference from gelatin. Type I collagen is the primary structural protein in skin, tendons and bone; Type III supports skin elasticity. At 20g per serving the dose sits at the upper end of the 5-15g range used in published connective tissue studies. The amino acid profile is rich in glycine, proline and hydroxyproline - the triple-helix building blocks absent from whey and plant proteins.
Collagen Peptides addresses a gap that whey and plant proteins do not fill. Dairy and plant proteins target muscle via leucine. Collagen targets the tendons, ligaments and cartilage under the same training load. Athletes in heavy strength or impact blocks without a collagen product are supporting muscle recovery while leaving connective tissue maintenance unaddressed.
Collagen Peptides suits athletes in heavy lifting phases, those returning from soft tissue injury and anyone over 30 with declining collagen synthesis. It should complement rather than replace a primary protein supplement. Contains bovine collagen (beef). Not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
Marine-sourced alternative: Applied Nutrition Marine Collagen 300g delivers 12g marine collagen at 43kcal per 12g serving across 25 servings.
