The Definitive Guide to Collagen Synthesis: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Increase It Naturally
by Scott Hogan, ACE-CPT, COES Collagen synthesis is a blanket term that describes the process in which your body produces and forms collagen structures.It’s like muscle protein synthesis, but for your joints. And just like you can exercise, eat, and supplement to increase protein synthesis (and muscle strength), you can do the same for your connective tissue. To be clear, […]
Continue readingWhy Hot Coffee Doesn’t Damage Your Collagen Protein
by Scott Hogan, ACE-CPT, COES In this article, we break down:The science of collagen thermal degradation, and why hot coffee does not damage collagenResearch-backed benefits of collagen protein supplementationWhy putting collagen powder in your coffee turns your morning ‘joe into a veritable superfood Q: Does heat from coffee damage collagen?A: No. The initial degradation temperature of collagen is 572° F. […]
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