Yes, it absolutely helps, but primarily as a tool for muscle preservation during a caloric deficit.
When consumers restrict calories to lose weight, they often lose muscle mass alongside fat. While collagen isn’t a complete protein for building huge muscles, its specific amino acid profile supports the connective tissues that allow people to stay active and lift weights. We call this body recomposition—losing fat while maintaining structural health, which ultimately keeps the basal metabolic rate (BMR) high.
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