What Is Collagen?
Collagen is the building block some would say of muscles, or at least of joints. Others say that it’s good for skin, though studies have shown that it is difficult at best to get big collagen cells through small pores, meaning that you don’t always get the benefits you want, often causing more acne than anything else. This being said, they have been talking about weight loss lately, and the question is, does collagen actually promote that stimulant free fat burning and muscle building effect?
About Collagen
Now we can tell you where they got the idea. CLA, as a natural good fatty acid free of stimulants, has been shown to burn more fat and build lean muscle mass in the right circumstances. However, it typically requires about 4500mg, and there are no supplements with that much collagen. This in mind, the simple fact is that there are no studies even suggesting, let alone proving a causal connection between collagen and any kind of weight loss. This in mind, obviously enough you would just be wasting your time.
The End Conclusion
Unless you are allergic of course, bovine collagen is relatively innocuous and one could say harmless. However, realistically speaking, the simple fact is that it has no real weight loss benefits. So in this case you are trading effectiveness for safety, and that is obviously not an effective trade off. This being said, we would definitely recommend that you find something else at this particular time. Collagen may be stimulant free. But it does not promote weight loss, and it’s therefore a waste of time and money.