SAFE
Collagen Peptides Pre-Exercise
Collagen + Vitamin C (tendon/ligament formula)
Likely Safe
V1 Verified
Sports Nutrition
PubMed Studies
2,200
About
Taken 60 minutes before exercise shown to increase collagen synthesis in tendons and ligaments.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Enhances exercise performance via substrate provision, haemodynamic effects (vasodilation via nitric oxide), or anabolic/anti-catabolic signalling (mTOR activation). Reduces exercise-induced oxidative stress and inflammatory cytokine production.
📊 Effectiveness
Tendon and ligament health
Evidence Grade B · 6 studies · n=480
Joint pain and arthritis
Evidence Grade B · 8 studies · n=540
Skin elasticity
Evidence Grade B · 11 studies · n=650
Evidence grades: A=Strong RCT evidence · B=Good clinical trials · C=Limited trials · D=Preliminary/traditional
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Very safe. Take pre-exercise with Vitamin C for maximum benefit.
🏷️ Other Names
Collagen + Vitamin C (tendon/ligament formula)