Collagen for Weight Loss: 5 Ways to Lose Weight With Collagen Print 40 LikeDislike By Further Food Did you know that collagen is a satiating powder that and can help promote weight loss? The distinctive structure of collagen peptides has been studied and found to provide greater satiating ability over some proteins – including whey and soy protein – in the same quantity. Collagen’s unique amino acid profile also allows it to help in suppressing appetite and promoting lean body mass. Learn more about collagen weight loss benefits and why you might want to consider collagen for weight loss below. You might be surprised at the collagen for weight loss benefits!Benefits of Collagen for Weight LossLosing weight can be hard, and keeping the weight down can be even harder. Thankfully, numerous studies have shown that collagen may be able to help. Collagen can not only help you lose weight, it can also help you deal with some of the side effects of weight loss too, including ensuring your body stays strong and maintaining the integrity of your skin after shedding a few pounds. Below you will find five ways in which collagen can be pretty useful when it comes to losing weight, maintaining it, and looking good. Some of the benefits of collagen powder may even surprise you!1. Collagen Provides Fullness Unlike Other Proteins Specifically, research has shown collagen peptides are even more satiating than some protein powders. One clinical trial found collagen to be 40% more filling than the same quantity of whey, casein, or soy, and individuals consumed 20% less at their next meal after collagen consumption than individuals who consumed other types of protein2. That means they consumed 20% fewer calories, thus promoting weight loss because less energy is consumed.A lot of people use orotein powders for the purpose of promoting satiation, but many of these protein products can be packed with fillers and other unnatural additives for taste. Collagen is great because in its pure form, it had no sweeteners or otherwise. Clean collagen can help you stay full and satisfied without other unhelpful substances entering your body. When you feel fuller and for a longer time, you are much less likely to overeat the next time you have a meal. Less energy consumption is one of the keys to losing weight.2. Collagen May Help Suppress Appetite A helpful collagen weight loss benefit is that it may help suppress appetite. Another study among obese and diabetic patients found intake of hydrolyzed collagen stimulated the release of satiating hormones into the blood. After consumption of collagen, patients had a reduced appetite, resulting in a decreased overall food intake3. These diabetic patients were able to lose weight by eating less because the collagen protein played an important role in reducing their appetites. Suppressing hunger hormones won’t directly help you lose weight by itself. However, it makes it much easier for you to have cravings or give in to cravings, because you don’t feel the desire to eat as strongly. Losing weight is hard enough, so why not make it easier for you to keep up with your weight loss diet?3. Collagen May Help Retain Muscle Mass As we age, our bodies lose muscle mass and often replace it with fat. This loss of muscle correlates with excess excretion of nitrogen in urine and increased dietary protein needs in elderly people. Research has shown collagen for weight loss supplementation can be effective in helping aging individuals maintain lean body mass and preserve nitrogen balance. In a study among 71-year-old women, patients who supplemented with collagen peptides demonstrated better preservation of lean body mass and nitrogen balance than patients who were given whey supplements4. Higher muscle mass helps with weight loss because the body burns calories faster. Of course, retaining muscle mass is important for aging, but it’s also important in general when it comes to losing weight and staying healthy. If we want to stay active in order to keep our bodies strong, we also need to make sure we can help the body prevent injury and aches and pains. Arginine, which is an amino acid that can be found in collagen, has been found to help support overall strength in adult males7. It has also been found to promote recovery! This is important in helping you stay active and on the right track to losing that weight and keeping it off.4. Collagen May Help In Smoothing Cellulite Appearance By strengthening the dermis layer of our skin, collagen also plays an important role in hiding cellulite. Cellulite becomes more visible as our skin stretches, thins, and sags. Collagen makes up 70% of our skin, proving it to be a very important component of the body. It also makes up 90% of our connective tissues. Therefore, it makes sense that collagen supplementation has been clinically proven to increase skin-collagen expression and improve elasticity and thickness, which is important for hiding fat cells that lie underneath the skin5, 6.How to Use Collagen for Weight LossImplementing collagen into your daily routine is way easier than you may think. Collagen products are now widely available, and they come in many forms. You can get your collagen from bone broth, for example, but many find it easier to use collagen supplements instead. The most popular way of adding collagen into one’s diet is through using collagen peptides, which are hydrolyzed collagen molecules in powder form that can be absorbed into just about any liquid, hot or cold! We recommend Further Food Collagen Peptides, because they are organic and GMO-free. They are sourced from grass-fed bovine hides from South America, and are highly bioavailable. Further Food Premium Marine Collagen Peptides are also a great source of hydrolyzed collagen that sustainably comes from wild-caught codfish. Both of these collagen products are flavorless, so you can add them into virtually any recipe! Of course, if you’re looking for some flavor, try Further Food Chocolate Collagen Peptides or our Vanilla Collagen Peptides!Let’s not forget that gelatin is packed with collagen as well, and we have our Premium Gelatin Powder that’s great for recipes requiring a special, jelly-like texture. As you can see, there is a wide range of options for incorporating collagen into your daily routine. Collagen can help maintain fullness and promote weight loss. It can suppress your appetite, help you maintain lean body mass, and hide pesky cellulite that comes from losing weight. Just one to two scoops a day will help you heal your body, lose weight and maintain it — and it’s never too late to start!FAQsWhat is collagen?Collagen is a unique protein that specializes in repairing. It makes up a majority of our connective tissue, bone mass, and skin, and it’s the most abundant protein in our body. As we age, we lose collagen, which is why we experience signs of aging. Consuming collagen regularly can benefit you many ways, including supporting your gut, building strong bones and joints, and, of course, helping you lose weight!How does collagen help me lose weight?Collagen may help you lose weight by helping suppress appetite and providing fullness. Collagen is one of the most satiating proteins out there, which can help you feel full and eat less at your next meal. Appetite suppression is key to helping make your weight loss journey a whole lot easier.How does collagen help me maintain my weight?Collagen has been shown to help people retain their muscle mass, particularly their lean body mass. Preserving muscle mass is very important in weight loss and weight management. Meaning, when you lose the weight, you are more likely to maintain that weight loss longer. That is the goal of weight loss, after all!How can I use collagen for weight loss?You can easily slip collagen into your diet by consuming collagen products. There are plenty of options out there, from bone broth to various collagen supplements. We strongly recommend using collagen peptides because they are most easily absorbed into almost any hot or cold liquid!Further Food Collagen Peptides are organic, non-GMO, and are quickly absorbed into the bloodstream for faster results. One or two scoops a day and you’ll be reaping the benefits in just a few weeks!Want to Read more?Collagen Protein: The Superfood for Gut Health, With the Power to Heal Leaky GutCollagen Protein Powder: Performance Benefits for An Active LifestyleCollagen Protein: The Anti-inflammatory and Joint Pain Reducing SuperfoodThe Anti-Aging Superfood: Why Collagen Protein is Beauty’s New Fountain of YouthProtein Packed Tropical Green SmoothieButternut Squash Lentil Carrot Soup with Collagen BoostCitations:1. Larson, TM. “Diets with High or Low Protein Content and Glycemic Index for Weight-loss Maintenance.” National Center for Biotechnology Information. U.S. National Library of Medicine, 25 Nov. 2010. <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21105792> 2. Hays, MP, H. Kim, et al. “Effects of Whey and Fortified Collagen Hydrolysate Protein Supplements on Nitrogen Balance and Body Composition in Older Women.” National Center for Biotechnology Information. U.S. National Library of Medicine, June 2009. <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19465192>.3. Rubio, IG, and Gláucia Castro. “Oral Ingestion of a Hydrolyzed Gelatin Meal in Subjects with Normal Weight and in Obese Patients: Postprandial Effect on Circulating Gut Peptides, Glucose and Insulin.” National Center for Biotechnology Information. U.S. National Library of Medicine, Mar. 2008. <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18319637>.4. Veldhorst, Margriet AB, et al. “A breakfast with alpha-lactalbumin, gelatin, or gelatin+ TRP lowers energy intake at lunch compared with a breakfast with casein, soy, whey, or whey-GMP.” Clinical Nutrition 28.2 (2009): 147-155. 5. Proksch, E. “Oral Supplementation of Specific Collagen Peptides Has Beneficial Effects on Human Skin Physiology: A Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study.” National Center for Biotechnology Information. U.S. National Library of Medicine, <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23949208>6. Zague, Vivian, Vanessa Freitas De, Marina Rosa Da Costa, Geórgia Castro Álvares De, Ruy Jaeger G., and Gláucia Machado-Santelli M. “Collagen Hydrolysate Intake Increases Skin Collagen Expression and Suppresses Matrix Metalloproteinase 2 Activity.” Journal of Medicinal Food 14.6 (2011): 618-24. Web.7. Hochstenbach-Waelen A. “Single-Protein casein and gelatin diets affect energy expenditure similarly but substrate balance and appetite differently in adults.” Journal of Nutrition, vol. 139, no. 12, Dec. 2009. Pubmed, doi:10.3945/jn.109.110403.8. Chiang, Tsay-I, et al. “Amelioration of estrogen deficiency-Induced obesity by collagen hydrolysate.” International Journal of Medical Sciences, vol. 13, no. 11, 2016, pp. 853–857., doi:10.7150/ijms.16706.*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Carol April 16, 2022 at 9:50 amI have been using collagen for 1 and half months and I’m losing too much weight yet I’m already skinny. What advice can you give me to solve this. Reply ↓
Recipe Team April 18, 2022 at 11:08 amHi Carol: Thanks for reaching out. What are you putting your collagen in? Perhaps you may to consider mixing into a nutrient and calorie dense smoothie. Here are some delicious recipes for you to try https://www.furtherfood.com/recipe/vanilla-collagen-berry-smoothie-dairy-free-paleo/. https://www.furtherfood.com/recipe/chocolate-collagen-protein-power-smoothie-bowl/. Good luck! Reply ↓
Horry January 15, 2021 at 11:24 pmI am already skinny in body if I drink biogen collagen will I not become more skinny, at my age 42 Reply ↓
Recipe Team January 17, 2021 at 5:35 amHi Horry: Thanks for the question. We aren’t familiar with biogen collagen. However, taking Further Food Collagen will not automatically cause weight loss. The primary benefits of collagen include helping to strengthen bones and joints and reduce wrinkles. You can learn more here https://shop.furtherfood.com/products/collagen-peptides-powder Reply ↓
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Kathy Hassemer July 24, 2020 at 9:20 pmI am I diabetic and normally in the morning after I take my blood sugar I got nauseated and I feel like I want to throw up but I am not pregnant what can I do to prevent me from getting sick after I take my blood sugar Reply ↓
Recipe Team August 1, 2020 at 4:03 amHi Kathy: Thanks for the question. We are sorry that you don’t feel well after taking your blood sugar. You may want to check with your doctor’s office to see if they have any suggestions on what to do to help prevent this. Good luck. Reply ↓
Lou Ann Cooke February 23, 2020 at 11:30 amWhat is the difference in Collagen Peptides and Collagen Type 2, Is the type 2 better for Weight Loss? Reply ↓
Cathy Slawter December 9, 2019 at 5:05 pmHi I purchased your collagen on Amazon but have 2 questions. 1. I have read to take collagen on empty stomach for best effect but have also read to take with food to avoid stomach upset. Which is correct?2. Will taking collagen in a small amount of juice break my fast if I am doing intermittent fasting.Thank you! Reply ↓
Recipe Team December 13, 2019 at 2:24 pmHi Cathy: Thanks for your questions. Collagen can be taken on an empty stomach, however some people prefer it with food to help minimize stomach upset. You can try either way to see if one works better for you. While there are different ways to follow intermittent fasting, collagen in juice would be considered by many to break your fast. Good luck. Reply ↓
Recipe Team December 2, 2019 at 8:57 amHi Jodi: Thanks for the question. Our collagen contains Type 1 and 3 collagen. You can learn more here. https://www.furtherfood.com/collagen/ Reply ↓
Peggy Brite November 11, 2019 at 7:43 amI have been taking this product for maybe 3 months and just started my second container. I really feel a difference in my joints and skin. I am skinny and my average weight is 128. Since taking this product I have lost a lot of weight and my appetite has increased in eating all day. What do you suggest in helping with gaining weight while taking this product . I love the product but don’t need to lose weight. Reply ↓
Rosa Richardson November 10, 2019 at 8:37 pmCollagen kept me from being hungry for hours in the first week that I took it Reply ↓
Brendalitlmia@gmail.com October 20, 2019 at 1:44 amI just started taking collagen in a weeks time my skin looks healthier. Reply ↓
Christina Perez October 13, 2019 at 4:07 pmDoes this contain all 5 collagen types? Can you use this as a post workout protien shake and can you take too much collagen? Thank you. Reply ↓
Recipe Team October 17, 2019 at 11:44 amHi Christina: Thanks for the question. Our collagen contains type 1 and 3 collagens. You can definitely put it in a post workout protein shake. As far as quantity of collagen, we recommend 1-2 scoops a day. You ca learn more here https://www.furtherfood.com/collagen/ Reply ↓
Lynette September 25, 2019 at 4:45 pmHow do you know how much collagen protein to take a day? Reply ↓
Recipe Team September 28, 2019 at 3:12 amThanks for the question. We recommend 1-2 scoops of collagen per day. You can learn more here. https://www.furtherfood.com/collagen/ Reply ↓
Recipe Team July 8, 2019 at 10:13 amHi Wanda: Here is more information on our collagen. Let us know if you have any other questions. https://shop.furtherfood.com/products/collagen-peptides-protein-powder Reply ↓
Joyce April 15, 2019 at 2:37 pmHi,I am interested in the clinical studies that were done on collagen and weight loss – I love hearing that it helps with satiation etc, but are there actual studies?Thanks so much! Reply ↓
Recipe Team April 17, 2019 at 7:09 amThanks for the question. We have several references listed at the bottom of this article which address how collagen has helped with satiation and in promoting weight loss. Let us know if you have any other questions. Reply ↓
Recipe Team April 4, 2019 at 2:21 pmHi Candace: Our collagen peptides help to keep you full longer and are recommended for our sugar detox. You can learn more here. https://www.furtherfood.com/collagen/ Reply ↓
Evelyn Aguirre March 6, 2019 at 8:43 pmDoesnt matter at what time I take it or has to have in hour Reply ↓
Evelyn Aguirre March 6, 2019 at 8:37 pmHow many scopes do I need to take to loss weight. Can I drink it with soda. Or with icream Reply ↓
Recipe Team March 8, 2019 at 10:00 amHi Evelyn: Thanks for the question-we recommend one to two scoops a day. Collagen can be mixed into any beverage or food-it will not affect the texture or taste. Good luck! Reply ↓
Lynda Cooper August 25, 2018 at 9:03 amI have been taking Collagen tablets for about two months. I have noticed a wait gain. So, I went on a healthy low calorie diet for two weeks and I have not lost even one pound. I actually gained another pound. I am taking ……Vitamin E, D3, C gummies, Omega 3, Biotin gummies, Moringa and Citrus Bergamot and garlic supplements. I read that collagen should help in losing weight. I have noticed that a couple of other viewers had the same issue that I have. Reply ↓
Recipe Team August 26, 2018 at 6:52 amHi Lynda: Most of our customers report reduced cravings and feeling full longer while taking Further Food Collagen. It is hard to know exactly what could be the cause of your weight gain. You may want to try our next sugar detox in September as we provide meal plans and recipes-lots of people report weight loss after the 7 days of a sugar detox. You can sign up here https://www.furtherfood.com/join-free-sugar-detox-challenge/ Good Luck! Reply ↓
SANDY August 19, 2018 at 1:09 pmI HAVE SEVERE OSTEOPORSIS. THE MORE I READ THE MORE CONFUSED I GET AS TO WHAT I SHOULD BE ORDERING. I AM ALSO LOSING HAIR BY THE HANDFULS. I AM ON A THYROID MED FOR THAT BUT READ YOUR PRODUCT CAN HELP THAT ALSO. ANY ADVICE WOULD BE APPRECIATED. Reply ↓
Recipe Team August 24, 2018 at 6:00 amFurther Food Collagen man help your hair loss. This article gives more information that you might find useful We recommend one to two scoops a day. Good luck! ! https://www.furtherfood.com/how-does-collagen-affect-your-hair/ Reply ↓
Elizabeth Dias Hooper July 26, 2018 at 12:54 pmHi thank you so much for the information. I am low in iron vitamin D. So I am diabetic also I am trying to lose some weight. I read that I don’t need to eat but only take the collagen. So how many times a day and for how long? And how should I make my powder collagen mix with what? Thank you Elizabeth Reply ↓
Recipe Team July 27, 2018 at 6:09 amHi Elizabeth: Thanks for the question. We recommend one to two scoops of collagen a day. Further Food Collagen mixes easily into any liquid such as juice or coffee as well as it can be mixed into any recipe without added texture or flavor. Since we continue to lose collagen as we age, we recommend taking collagen indefinitely for continued benefits. Good luck! Reply ↓
Anne Whitaker July 25, 2018 at 8:04 amI’m in my late 50ths I have fibromyalgia, arthritis and reactive arthritis. I have loss body mass on legs and arms excise does help much. I take various medication. Would I benefit from Collagen to improve ones sagging features , weight loss and build body muscle Reply ↓
Recipe Team July 25, 2018 at 10:15 amHi Anne: Collagen can help with all of the issues that you mentioned. We recommend one to two scoops a day for at least 6-8 weeks. Good luck! Reply ↓
Recipe Team July 1, 2018 at 6:21 amAnjali: Thanks for the question. Collagen is a pure protein that can be used for various health benefits. However, since we don’t know enough about your kidney condition, we recommend that you check with your medical provider with specific questions related to your diagnosis. Reply ↓
süßigkeiten mit wenig zucker June 10, 2018 at 6:37 amSpot on with this write-up, I truly think this website needs much more consideration. Ill probably be again to read much more, thanks for that info. Reply ↓
Wieviel Eiweiß June 6, 2018 at 10:06 pmId have to check with you here. Which is not something I usually do! I enjoy reading a post that will make people think. Also, thanks for allowing me to comment! Reply ↓
Recipe Team May 15, 2018 at 3:32 amHi Maritza: We recommend one to two scoops a day of collagen peptides for maximum benefits. Each scoop contains approximately 8 grams. Reply ↓
Rola May 9, 2018 at 2:18 amHi Thanks alot for your feedback …I do not increase my calorie on the contrary I tried to not eat that much cuz I couldn’t fint in my cloths anymore. I am graceful and I use to exercise and nothing is changed at all. Am taking collagen before getting to bed abed and 3 hour after I had my dinner almost with orange juice which I prepare it. Thanks in advance Reply ↓
Recipe Team May 9, 2018 at 3:32 amIs this Further Food Collagen? We recommend one to two scoops a day. Reply ↓
Rola May 5, 2018 at 9:43 amWhy am gaining weight once I use collagen. I tried different types and the result was the same am so sad cuz its realy bother me am geting realy fat..pls help me Reply ↓
Recipe Team May 7, 2018 at 7:07 amRola: Typically collagen helps to promote weight loss. What are you using it with? Have you increased your calorie intake otherwise? We’d like to know more information to help you. Reply ↓
Recipe Team April 21, 2018 at 3:26 amHi there: Further Food Collagen Peptides is a powdered supplement-not tablets. You can learn more and purchase here: https://shop.furtherfood.com/products/collagen-peptides-protein-powder Reply ↓
Recipe Team April 23, 2018 at 6:44 amTracey: We sell collagen powder which is absorbed better than tablets. You can learn more here, including prices. https://shop.furtherfood.com/products/collagen-peptides-protein-powder Reply ↓
Recipe Team March 15, 2018 at 3:38 amHi Barbara: We recommend one to two scoops of collagen a day for optimum benefits. Reply ↓
William O Rourke March 5, 2018 at 5:09 amHi ? I am taking collagen for joint relief but I have lost weight also . I watch my diet and do regular exercise but would the intake of collagen be a factor in the weight loss also . Thanks Reply ↓
Recipe Team March 5, 2018 at 9:33 amHi WIlliam: Absolutely! Collagen protein can help promote satiety and fullness and help to promote weight loss. Reply ↓
AMUTHA NAGAPPAN February 20, 2018 at 10:48 pmhi in living in Malaysia where can I get in here Reply ↓
Recipe Team February 21, 2018 at 3:35 amHi Amutha: We ship worldwide. You can order here! https://shop.furtherfood.com/ Reply ↓
Margo Lucas January 8, 2018 at 6:08 pmFurther Food’s Collagen Protein is my new favorite weight-loss tool! When I add a scoop to my morning cup of tea, I feel so full that I am able to go several hours before breaking my fast from the night before. I tried drinking a protein shake in the mornings, but was starving within an hour. Been off sugar, bread, pasta, potatoes, & rice for a year now, and have lost 50 pounds! Plan to use Further Food’s Collagen Protein to lose another 15 pounds! Reply ↓
Sara December 4, 2017 at 6:17 amI have bevening taking collagen supplement for four days and I felt that my weight gain Does collagen cause weight gain Reply ↓
Recipe Team December 4, 2017 at 8:14 amHi Sara: Actually the opposite-collagen has been shown to promote fullness and lead to decreased cravings and weight loss. What are you using your collagen in? Perhaps you are taking in extra calories elsewhere? Reply ↓
Sandra Meyers September 12, 2017 at 3:30 pmAre collagen capsules as effective as the collagen powder? Reply ↓
Recipe Team November 9, 2017 at 7:53 amHi Sandra: Thanks for the question. Capsules may contain additional ingredients besides collagen and capsules are not absorbed as efficiently as powder. We recommend Further Food Collagen powder as a high quality, all natural protein powder. Reply ↓
Bianca August 12, 2017 at 10:05 pmWhere I can buy the collagen for weight loss ? My cell number: (703)474-6661 . Where I can buy your product? Reply ↓
Recipe Team August 13, 2017 at 3:20 amBianca. You can buy it on Further Food or Amazon. We will have someone from our sales team call you. Reply ↓
Recipe Team July 26, 2017 at 11:22 amAbsolutely! We continually lose collagen as we age, so it is a good idea to keep taking it as we continue getting older. Reply ↓
Recipe Team May 13, 2017 at 3:21 amHi Linda: You can buy Further Food Collagen from our website or on Amazon Prime. We offer a premium product at a reasonable price. And sign up for our newsletter as we offer occasional discounts. Reply ↓
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