Is Collagen Protein a Scam for Muscle?

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IronPatriot77
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Is Collagen Protein a Scam for Muscle?

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Thinking about switching my morning whey to collagen. Opinions?
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NorthernStrength
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Re: Is Collagen Protein a Scam for Muscle?

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It is incomplete. Zero leucine. Don't do it for muscle.
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BigRepNation88
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Re: Is Collagen Protein a Scam for Muscle?

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Great for skin and tendons though.
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IronPatriot77
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Re: Is Collagen Protein a Scam for Muscle?

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So keep the whey and add collagen separately?
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ColombiaPower87
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Re: Is Collagen Protein a Scam for Muscle?

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Yes. Treat collagen as a joint supplement, not a protein source.
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LondonIron
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Re: Is Collagen Protein a Scam for Muscle?

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Exactly. 10g a day is enough for joints.
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