You lift, sprint, wrestle, and recover — yet some days your joints feel older than your mindset. Below are practical signals that your collagen turnover may not be keeping pace with your workload.
Collagen is the body’s most abundant structural protein, providing strength and elasticity to tendons, ligaments, cartilage, bones, skin, hair, and nails.
From the mid-20s onward, natural collagen production gradually slows. Combine that with high training volume, impact, and stress, and the gap between tissue breakdown and rebuild can widen.
The Quick Take
Slower recovery, stiff joints, tendon niggles, brittle nails, drier skin, or a loss of “spring” during impact work can all signal that connective tissue is under-recovering relative to your workload.
A daily 10–15 g of hydrolysed bovine collagen peptides, paired with Vitamin C (which contributes to normal collagen formation), is a simple, evidence-aligned habit for active men aged 25–45.
10 Signs You Might Need More Collagen
- Slower recovery: soreness lingers despite sleep and protein.
- Stiff joints: knees, hips, or shoulders feel tight on first movement.
- Tendon niggles: elbows, patellar, or Achilles tightness post-training.
- Reduced elasticity: less spring in sprints, jumps, or grappling.
- Drier skin: slower rebound and reduced elasticity.
- Brittle nails / weaker hair: especially during high-stress blocks.
- Clicks with discomfort: noise plus pain, not noise alone.
- Heavy legs after impact: plyos, wrestling, or sprints feel harsher.
- Plateau despite protein: muscle adapts, connective tissue lags.
- Age + volume: post-30 decline meets high training load.
How Much & When to Take It
Most active men use 10–15 g daily. Vitamin C is included in Revayo Prime because it contributes to normal collagen formation for cartilage, bones, skin, and blood vessels.
- Baseline: 10–15 g at a time you’ll remember.
- Before impact sessions: 30–60 minutes pre-training.
- Deload / rehab: keep intake consistent.
When You’ll Notice a Difference
Changes are gradual. Skin and nails often improve within 3–4 weeks, while joint and tendon comfort typically appears over 6–12 weeks with consistent use and sensible training.
Why Revayo Prime
Revayo Prime is designed for men who train hard: 14.77 g hydrolysed bovine collagen peptides (Type I & III) plus 200 mg Vitamin C, unflavoured and easy to take daily.