Last weekend the four of us went for a gym session and at the end we all had a can of GEN collagen. Now why did we do this…? It’s not just because we love our drink! It is because collagen intake aids muscle recovery after exercise.
There is plenty of evidence highlighting the positive effects of collagen on muscles and ligaments. A clinical trial published in The British Journal of Nutrition demonstrated that athletes taking collagen peptides experienced less joint pain and improved recovery times. Research published in Frontiers in Nutrition found that collagen peptides can enhance muscle mass and strength when combined with resistance training.
Collagen provides amino acids like glycine and proline which are needed for collagen synthesis in muscles and connective tissue. Glycine also has an anti inflammatory role and reduces inflammation in muscles and ligaments post exercise. Collagen can also help with healing of soft tissue injuries and enhance tendon strength and reduce injury.
In summary, a GEN Collagen drink per day can help to improve the elasticity and resilience of ligaments and tendons, and improves joint health.