SCIENCE · RESEARCH NOTE

Collagen + Joint Comfort in Athletes: 24-Week Placebo-Controlled Trial

Collagen + Joint Comfort in Athletes: 24-Week Placebo-Controlled Trial

Study

Clark et al. (2008) — Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial evaluating collagen hydrolysate and activity-related joint discomfort in athletes.

Study design

  • Design: Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
  • Duration: 24 weeks
  • Population: Athletes with activity-related joint discomfort

Findings

Compared with placebo, the collagen hydrolysate group reported improvements in activity-related joint discomfort over the 24-week study period.

Relevance to Magic You

This research is directly relevant to the collagen-peptide foundation of ten+move, our movement-focused formula. Ten+beauty and 24K Ultimate also contain hydrolyzed collagen peptides.

Original publication

Clark et al. (2008) — PubMed

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