Brad Stanfield

    Brad Stanfield on Collagen Peptides

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    33 episodes · 62 references · 2022–2025

    AI-generated summary

    - Stanfield is a strong advocate for collagen peptides, taking 10-15g daily and citing multiple meta-analyses showing significant skin health improvements. - Evidence from 26+ RCTs supports benefits for skin hydration, elasticity, wrinkles, and emerging data on tendons, muscle mass, and fat loss. - No cautions, risks, or reasons to avoid collagen peptides are discussed in any of his references.

    Consumption

    - Stanfield takes 10-15g of hydrolyzed collagen peptides every day as a core part of his supplement stack. - He mixes it with his morning coffee or smoothie and plans to continue indefinitely. - He personally uses collagen alongside hyaluronic acid specifically targeting skin health and wrinkle reduction.

    Benefits

    - A 2023 meta-analysis of 26 RCTs found collagen peptides significantly improve skin hydration and elasticity; a separate review of 10 RCTs confirmed benefits for moisture, elasticity, and wrinkle reduction. - Multiple trials show collagen reduces skin wrinkles by approximately 8%, with one study reporting 25% wrinkle reduction in 8 weeks. - Collagen peptides stimulate fibroblast production of collagen, elastin, and proteoglycans, and show emerging benefits for wound healing, tendon strength, muscle mass, and sleep quality.

    Best Practices

    - Effective dose range is 2.5-15g per day; Stanfield personally takes 10-15g daily. - Results appear over weeks to months — not overnight — making collagen a long-term commitment. - Use hydrolyzed collagen peptides (low molecular weight) mixed into coffee or smoothies for convenience.

    View full Collagen Peptides page with research, safety, and pricing →
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    “I take collagen peptides because of the human research that we've got, showing that taking collagen supplements compared to a placebo does result in reduced wrinkles.”

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    “In the morning I take between 10 to 15 grams of hydrolyzed collagen every day.”

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    “I take between 10 and 15 grams of collagen peptide supplements every day.”

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    “The evidence shows that collagen supplements significantly improve skin hydration and elasticity.”

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    “We have evidence from multiple randomized clinical trials that collagen peptide supplements reduce skin wrinkles by around 8%.”

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    “The collagen peptide group experienced significantly higher wound healing rates compared to the protein group. This suggests that collagen peptides do indeed have benefits beyond regular protein intake.”

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    “The collagen peptide group they experienced a significantly higher wound healing rate compared to the protein group. So, that study suggests that collagen peptides do seem to have benefits related to skin beyond regular protein intake.”

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    “The evidence shows that collagen supplements significantly improve skin hydration and elasticity. These are two key markers of improved collagen in the skin.”

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    How to Take It (8)

    “I will continue to take 10 to 15 G of collagen peptides every day.”

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    “I mix this either with my morning coffee or smoothie.”

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    “One tablet had 500 mg of the collagen peptides and the participants, they took two tablets twice a day.”

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    “Personally, I will continue to take a collagen peptide supplement at 12 1/2 g a day.”

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    “Supplementing with 10 to 15 grams of hydrolyzed collagen can help rebuild it.”

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