Strength isn’t just about muscle. Here’s how collagen supports connective tissue, recovery, and long-term performance.
From joint stability to training consistency, here’s where collagen may fit — based on how connective tissue works and what human studies generally investigate.
Why strength isn’t just muscle
When you think of strength, you might picture muscle. But connective tissue — tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and fascia — plays a huge role in how force is transferred and how well you tolerate training volume. Collagen is a key structural protein in these tissues, so supporting collagen turnover is one “durability” lever alongside smart programming, sleep, and adequate protein.
What human research tends to look at for recovery
Human collagen studies often focus on outcomes like joint comfort, perceived stiffness, and (in some cases) markers related to connective tissue adaptation. Results vary by population, dose, training status, and study design — but the consistent theme is: collagen is investigated as connective-tissue support, not as a replacement for complete protein.
Revayo Prime is designed around that role: 14.77 g hydrolysed collagen per serving plus Vitamin C (which contributes to normal collagen formation).
What about muscle growth?
Collagen isn’t a complete protein like whey (it’s low in certain essential amino acids), so it’s not the go-to for maximising muscle protein synthesis. That said, a small human trial in older men has reported improvements in body composition and strength when collagen peptides were taken alongside resistance training compared with placebo.
The practical takeaway for most men: keep your complete protein intake solid for muscle, and consider collagen as an additional “structure” tool for joints and connective tissue — especially if you train frequently.
Stacking for strength (simple + realistic)
- Collagen: take daily at a dose you’ll stick to (many protocols use ~10–15 g/day).
- Complete protein: hit your daily target with food + whey (if needed) for muscle.
- Vitamin C: included in Prime to support normal collagen formation.
- Consistency: judge results over weeks, not days.
If you want an easy “done for you” setup, the Prime + Boost Stack pairs your collagen routine with additional supporting nutrients (Boost) as part of a daily system.
Collagen isn’t a magic shortcut. Think of it as structural support that complements training fundamentals — especially if your joints and tendons are the first things to complain.