Can I use WPI and Collagen together?Updated 3 hours ago
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While whey protein is a complete protein source derived from cows’ milk, collagen is sourced from bovine compounds such as ligaments and hide. While collagen is slightly higher in protein content than whey, it has a lower BCAA content and therefore may be slightly less effective than whey for muscle protein synthesis. We suggest True Collagen to be supplemented alongside your True Whey Protein. True Collagen does not boast an equivalent amino acid profile to WPC80 o rWPI90. These amino acids, including the three BCAAs leucine, isoleucine and valine, are essential for muscle growth and recovery.
While whey protein is a complete protein source derived from cows’ milk, collagen is sourced from bovine compounds such as ligaments and hide. While collagen is slightly higher in protein content than whey, it has a lower BCAA content and therefore may be slightly less effective than whey for muscle protein synthesis. We suggest True Collagen to be supplemented alongside your True Whey Protein. True Collagen does not boast an equivalent amino acid profile to WPC80 o rWPI90. These amino acids, including the three BCAAs leucine, isoleucine and valine, are essential for muscle growth and recovery.
Collagen has a lower BCAA content and therefore may be slightly less effective than whey for muscle protein synthesis. Therefore, it is recommended that this is a secondary protein for these purposes. Try our WPI, WPC or Plant Protein blends for muscle bulking or lean muscle growth.
While it is acceptable to combine protein powder and collagen, it's important to be aware that the protein content of both in a single intake might present absorption challenges for your body. If you encounter any discomfort, we advise discontinuing their simultaneous consumption.
For optimal benefits, we suggest incorporating Collagen before your workout. For example, consider your tendons and ligaments as sponges. As you apply greater pressure during your training, they become more efficient at absorbing nutrients and enhancing blood flow, ultimately promoting collagen synthesis. Then following your session, we recommend having your protein powder within 30-60 minutes to support lean muscle growth and post-workout recovery.