Can collagen pills boost your workout results?
NCT ID NCT06061315
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether taking collagen peptides after resistance training helps untrained overweight men aged 30-60 build more lean muscle and strength compared to exercise alone. Eighty men were randomly assigned to receive either collagen or a placebo alongside a supervised workout program. Researchers measured changes in body composition and muscle strength using DXA scans and strength tests.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- collagen peptides (dietary supplement)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple way to boost muscle gain and fat loss in men starting exercise.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 80 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Supplements often show modest effects.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics at University of Southern Denmark
Odense, 5000, Denmark
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