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Collagen supplementation effects on body composition

The impact of collagen peptide supplementation on body fat reduction and improvement in body composition, particularly when combined with resistance training.

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Jan 19, 2026
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What randomized controlled trials have tested collagen or gelatin supplements for weight loss and what were their designs and outcomes?

Randomized controlled trials of collagen/gelatin for weight loss are limited but growing: several 12-week RCTs of collagen peptides in older or overweight adults reported modest reductions in body fat...

Jan 20, 2026

What clinical evidence exists for gelatin or collagen taken before meals affecting appetite or weight loss?

Clinical trials show that gelatin and some collagen formulations can reduce subjective hunger and decrease immediate energy intake when taken as a preload before a meal, but randomized trials and meta...

Jan 18, 2026

What registered but unpublished clinical trials exist testing gelatin/collagen for weight management and what are their primary outcomes?

Three relevant registered but unpublished trials of gelatin/collagen that touch on body composition, appetite or related metabolic biomarkers appear in public registries, but the available records and...

Jan 17, 2026

What does clinical research say about gelatin or collagen products and appetite control/weight loss?

Clinical trials show mixed but suggestive signals that certain collagen or gelatin products can modestly reduce appetite or body fat in some settings—particularly in older adults or when formulated to...

Jan 12, 2026

What peer‑reviewed trials exist comparing gelatin or collagen supplements to placebo for fat mass reduction?

A small but growing set of peer‑reviewed randomized controlled trials has tested collagen (mostly hydrolyzed collagen peptides) or engineered gelatin formulations against placebo and reported reductio...