Training a tendon without feeding it is like calling the contractor and forgetting to order the lumber.

Last week we covered 30-second holds for cranky joints. The holds tell your tendons to rebuild. Collagen gives them something to rebuild with.

Quick poll: Do you take collagen right now? Yes / No

In one small study, people took about 15 grams of gelatin with some vitamin C an hour before six minutes of jump rope. Their collagen-building marker roughly doubled compared to placebo. It's a small study, but it's a cheap experiment with low downside.

Collagen works best when it shows up right before your tendons get loaded. Take it before you train. No need to stress about rest days.

Collagen is low in leucine, so it doesn't count toward your protein meals. Treat it as a tendon supplement, not a protein shake.

The holds do the work. Collagen makes the work count.

Best,
Jason

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This is general info, not medical advice. If you have a medical condition or take medication, check with your doctor before adding a supplement.

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