S14 EP5: What You Should Know About Collagen

<p>In this episode we&#39;re breaking down exactly what collagen is, how it works inside your body, and why it&#39;s become one of the biggest conversations in health, fitness, and longevity.</p><p>We explain:</p><p>• Why collagen production drops after your 20s</p><p>• The difference between Type I and Type II collagen</p><p>• Why collagen helps joints, cartilage, tendons, skin, and connective tissue</p><p>• Why collagen protein DOES NOT count toward your daily protein goals</p><p>• Why movement makes collagen work better</p><p>• How much collagen you actually need each day</p><p>• What to look for (and avoid) when buying a collagen supplement</p><p><br>If you&#39;ve ever wondered whether collagen is just another wellness trend or one of the few supplements actually backed by solid science, this episode is for you.</p><p><strong>Glow Up Discount code:</strong> podcast</p><p><a href="https://www.constantlyvariedgear.com/products/glow-up-collagen">⁠<u>Glow Up by CVG</u>⁠</a></p><p>(00:00:40) Welcome to the Podcast</p><p>(00:07:36) Why collagen is having a major moment</p><p>(00:19:55) What collagen actually is and how it works</p><p>(00:29:03) Joint pain, cartilage &amp; aging explained</p><p>(00:37:50) Tendons, ligaments &amp; different types of collagen</p><p>(00:47:18) Skin, hair &amp; nail benefits</p><p>(00:51:52) Why collagen protein doesn&#39;t count toward protein intake</p><p>(00:57:40) Maximizing collagen, dosage, timing and what to look for</p><p>(01:05:55) Glow Up discount</p><p><br></p><p>Want to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcast</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cvg-nation/id1544802693" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iPhone⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.cvgnation" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for Android⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>Our<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/416198445414413" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fitness FB