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Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Collagen Protein and Increased Peak Rate of Force Development

Doses used in studies

g single-dose: 30 (median 30, IQR 30–30) — 1 study

Time to effect

Median: 8 weeks · IQR 8 weeks–8 weeks · Range 8 weeks–8 weeks — Reported in 1 of 1 study

1 of 1 paper

Collagen Supplementation Augments Strength Training-Induced Gains in Tendon Size and Rate of Force Development in Elite Female Master Field Hockey Athletes.
- 2025-11-01
- RCT · n = 12
- International journal of sport nutrition and exercise metabolism 35(6)
- - Christopher D Nulty
  - Robert M Erskine
- PubMed: 40992424
- DOI: 10.1123/ijsnem.2025-0089
5 Insights on
- Increased Peak Rate of Force Development
- High evidence
- Athletes
pRFD increased in both groups (p = .002) but more in COL (7.9 ± 1.3 to 10.1 ± 2.4 kN/s) than PLA (8.2 ± 2.4 to 9.6 ± 2.9 kN/s, p = .039).
Effect
Beneficial
Effect size
Moderate
Significant
Yes
Dose
30 g hydrolyzed collagen with 500 mg vitamin C before each RE session