Collagen Peptides + Vitamin C

Hydrolyzed collagen peptides (Type I and Type III) paired with vitamin C to directly support the body's collagen synthesis pathway. Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body — it forms the structural framework of tendons, ligaments, cartilage, skin, and bone.

Research from the Australian Institute of Sport and UC Davis demonstrates that consuming 15g of collagen peptides with 50mg of vitamin C approximately 30-60 minutes before training significantly increases collagen synthesis rates in tendons and ligaments. Vitamin C is an essential cofactor for prolyl hydroxylase and lysyl hydroxylase — the enzymes that stabilize the collagen triple helix structure. Without adequate vitamin C, collagen synthesis is impaired regardless of peptide intake.