“Protein” Supplements
That said, the truth is that collagen “protein” supplements drive me nuts! They are not even protein by our usual definition.
Let me be clear, though, I do not have anything against them. I love a good chicken or beef broth for culinary purposes. Early on during this bone broth fad, there was data suggesting they were high in lead.
This concern did not pan out when more detailed studies were performed.
I can understand the thought process, though, where folks have been led to speculate and believe in collagen’s potential healing properties.
Here is where I have to differ – speculation is just a starting point, not a conclusion. Once you speculate, you need to look at the evidence. Did it actually work, as advertised, when studied?
Let me walk you through why collagen does not work as a protein source. After that, I will address the next logical follow-up question: isn’t it good for other things?