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💬 Commentez "PROT" pour recevoir le tableau des teneurs en protéines des aliments et mes conseils de médecin

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what it claims

To improve health, skin quality, and healing, it is preferable to prioritize a sufficient intake of quality protein (1 to 1.2 g/kg/day) rather than specifically focusing on collagen supplementation.

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The advice to prioritize overall dietary protein is supported by research: collagen is a protein broken down into amino acids during digestion, just like other protein sources.

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The advice to prioritize overall dietary protein is supported by research: collagen is a protein broken down into amino acids during digestion, just like other protein sources. Meta-analyses (e.g., Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology) suggest that collagen peptide supplementation may improve skin elasticity and hydration, but these effects are often modest and depend on the formulation. The claim that it is better to aim for 1 to 1.2 g/kg/day of protein is consistent with general nutritional recommendations for maintaining muscle mass and metabolic health, although needs may vary according to lifestyle. It is scientifically accurate to note that 100 g of meat does not contain 100 g of protein, which helps avoid nutritional calculation errors. In summary, collagen can be an interesting cosmetic tool, but it does not replace a balanced high-protein diet for overall tissue structure.

the sources

  1. 1Morton RW, Murphy KT, McKellar SR, et al. 2018
  2. 2Leidy HJ, Clifton PM, Astrup A, et al. 2015

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Decoded by Noli · July 18, 2026 · the original post

What the graded evidence says

Evidence
B+
Effect
fat-free mass gain (resistance training) and appetite/satiety — +0.30 kg fat-free mass with protein supplementation (95% CI 0.09-0.52), plateau at ~1.62 g/kg/day; higher protein meals reliably increase satiety vs equal-calorie lower-protein meals
Measured on
healthy training adults; weight-loss and weight-maintenance adults

What’s uncertain

More protein past roughly 1.6 g/kg/day doesn't add much for muscle or fullness. The satiety edge is real but modest, not a magic appetite switch.

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