Creatine and Collagen: Supplements for Health and Performance

Creatine and Collagen: Supplements for Health and Performance

This video is speculative opinion in nature and intended for entertainment purposes. It was produced using publicly available information. Viewers are encouraged to do their own research and consult qualified professionals when forming opinions on these topics.

This discussion focuses on two distinct organic compounds: collagen and creatine, both relevant to human health and supplementation. The investigation covers collagen as the primary structural protein in animals, detailing its role in connective tissues, wound healing, and how its levels naturally decline with age and can be damaged by lifestyle factors like smoking and sugar. In addition, the investigation examines the efficacy of collagen supplements for skin health, highlighting the potential for vegan collagen alternatives to improve skin hydration and elasticity. Conversely, the sources present creatine as an organic compound primarily found in muscle and brain tissue, crucial for ATP recycling and energy buffering. Our research traces creatine’s discovery, we discuss its metabolic role in the phosphocreatine system, and explore its use as a dietary supplement for exercise performance and potential benefits in cognitive function and certain neurological conditions, while also addressing its safety and effectiveness.

Effectiveness of Creatine in Metabolic Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10503229/

Common questions and misconceptions about creatine supplementation: what does the scientific evidence really show?
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7871530/

What is creatine? Potential benefits and risks of this popular supplement
https://www.health.harvard.edu/exercise-and-fitness/what-is-creatine-potential-benefits-and-risks-of-this-popular-supplement

Creatine Supplementation: An Update
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34234088/

Creatine Supplementation for Muscle Growth: A Scoping Review of Randomized Clinical Trials from 2012 to 2021
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8949037/

Collagen
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/23089-collagen

A Review of the Effects of Collagen Treatment in Clinical Studies
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8620403/

Effects of Oral Collagen for Skin Anti-Aging: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37432180/

Collagen Structure, Synthesis, and Its Applications: A Systematic Review
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9177216/

Effects of Oral Collagen for Skin Anti-Aging: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10180699/

The effects of collagen peptide supplementation on body composition, collagen synthesis, and recovery from joint injury and exercise: a systematic review
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34491424/