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Timeline | Chapters

00:00 - Intro
0:48 - Collagen Becoming More Popular
1:20 - Structure and Source Comparison
2:41 - Absorption Comparison
3:31 - Muscle Building Comparison
4:21 - Injury Recovery and Relief Comparison
5:18 - Bone Density Comparison
5:53 - What to Choose?
6:43 - Important Considerations

What is Whey Protein? Whey Protein vs Collagen Amino Acids. 

Whey is one of the two main proteins found in milk (the other being casein). When cheese is made, milk fat coagulates and leaves behind whey. Whey is popular in part because it contains 20 amino acids and all 9 essential amino acids. The first difference is that Collagen contains 19 amino acids and 8 essential amino acids. The main amino acids that make up collagen are glycine, proline, hydroxyproline, and arginine. Instead of getting it from milk, collagen protein are derived from animal collagen. 

Whey Protein Absorption Rate. Is Collagen Protein Better Than Whey?

Why has an absorption rate estimated at ~ 10 g per hour. At this rate, it would take just 2 h to fully absorb a 20-g dose of whey. This is why you CAN boost the whey absorption rate by adding digestive ENZYMES. Research has found that consuming whey protein along with certain enzymes can increase amino acid absorption by 127%. But with collagen, Hydrolyzed collagen is already broken down and “pre-digested” so that when it enters the body, it can be easily absorbed and utilized.

Whey Protein for Muscle Building. Can You Build Muscle with Collagen Protein. 

Both whey and collagen helps build muscle after strength training. But whey may actually stimulate higher rates of protein synthesis because it has a higher concentration of leucine. 

Collagen for Injury Recovery vs Whey Protein. Is Collagen Better Than Whey?

As for injury recovery and pain relief. Research has found that whey protein does not seem to have favorable effects on circulating inflammatory markers, like c reactive protein. However, they may significantly reduce CRP among participants with highly supplemental doses or increased baseline CRP levels. But in regards to collagen, you find numerous studies pointing how hydrolyzed collagen reduces both inflammation and pain, and speeds up the healing process in conditions such as exercise-induced joint pain, osteoarthritis, and tendonitis/ Achilles tendinopathy. 

Collagen Peptides for Bone Density. Taking Collagen for Bones. 

Studies have found that supplementation of hydrolyzed collagen may also help to prevent age-related bone loss, increase bone formation, and reduce bone degradation, especially in post menopausal women. While whey protein does not affect the bones in a bad way, it doesn’t seem to improve it.

What Stimulates Muscle Growth More Whey or Collagen? 

While whey protein may support faster muscle growth than collagen, both actually improve muscle growth and recovery once you look at it physiologically.

One other advantage of whey you can make an argument for is that it has a high concentration of branched-chain amino acids.

Its just that Collagen seems to be more effective than whey when it comes to injury recovery and the rebuilding of connective tissues and structures in the body, so keep that in mind depending where you are at in your journey and what youre trying to achieve. 

DISCLAIMER: 
This video is for information only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions. Dr. Arsalan Aspires has used all reasonable care in compiling the information but make no warranty as to its accuracy. Always consult a doctor or other healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.