Collagen Peptides for Tendon Remodeling

Nutrition Q&A [Moderated]
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I’ve read and heard you guys mention collagen peptides for tendon remodeling in tendinopathy cases. I have an expensive grass fed collagen peptide supplement that we were using for my son. I heard you say on a recent q&a that gelatin from the supermarket could be used. Is this correct, could I just grab a couple boxes of jello and throw it in a shaker cup for the same (potential) effect? This is for a chronic patellar tendinopathy that’s been going on for years.

Thanks for any clarification you could give.

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Yes, grass fed collagen protein is unnecessary (or grass fed anything, really). 12g is the dose. We are also coming out with a supplement for this market.

I’m skeptical of the diagnosis of chronic patellar tendinopathy, however. You may benefit from speaking with Dr. Miles or Ray about a plan to fix this thing once and for all.

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Thanks Doc. I’ve been told it’s not arthritis via x-ray (I’m 45 years old). Diagnosed as PFPS, going on 5 years now. I found a great PT off Clinical Athlete and have made some progress in ROM, but the pain and tightness remains consistent outside of the gym. I did post a question to Dr. Ray about adding isometrics for this issue, perhaps I’ll discuss my case further with him.

Thanks again.