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Collagen Peptides Dosage Guide

Evidence:Moderate
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General Dosage

10-15 g daily, mixed into beverages or food

Maximum dose: No established upper limit; 30-40 g/day used safely in some studies

Dosage Recommendations

General recommendation: 10-15 g daily, mixed into beverages or food

Timing: For tendons: 30-60 min before exercise with vitamin C. Otherwise: any time of day

Dosage by Condition

Skin health and anti-aging
5-10 g daily for 8+ weeksModerate
Joint pain / osteoarthritis
10 g daily for 12-24 weeksModerate
Tendon and ligament support
15 g with 50 mg vitamin C, 30-60 min before exerciseModerate
Bone density
5 g daily for 12+ monthsModerate

Upper limit: No established upper limit; 30-40 g/day used safely in some studies

Timing & Absorption

For tendons: 30-60 min before exercise with vitamin C. Otherwise: any time of day

Can be taken with or without food.

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References

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  5. ReviewInacio PAQ, Gomes YSM, de Aguiar AJN, Lopes-Martins PSL, et al. (2024). The Effects of Collagen Peptides as a Dietary Supplement on Muscle Damage Recovery and Fatigue Responses: An Integrative Review.. Nutrients. DOI PubMed
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  2. Kviatkovsky SA, Hickner RC, Cabre HE, Small SD, et al. (2023). Collagen peptides supplementation improves function, pain, and physical and mental outcomes in active adults.. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. DOI PubMed
  3. Kim J, Lee SG, Lee J, Choi S, et al. (2022). Oral Supplementation of Low-Molecular-Weight Collagen Peptides Reduces Skin Wrinkles and Improves Biophysical Properties of Skin: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Study.. Journal of medicinal food. DOI PubMed
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