A lot of people are wondering about the difference between Collagen and Whey and are often stuck with which one to choose. In this episode we will be looking at the differences between the two protein supplements to show what benefits both these have and what they can do for the body,
to enable a person to make a choice into which one of these proteins would be the best for their individual needs or maybe mix the two up and get both these supplements benefits.
DIFFERENT PROTEINS
Collagen Peptides or Hydrolysed Collagen are gaining popularity. Right from the start I have to make sure that you the reader understand that Collagen Peptide and Whey Protein are two different proteins and have different functions in the body. What’s also important is that Collagen peptide is sourced from bovine hide while Whey is sourced from milk or rather the left over liquid after making cheese. These two proteins have different amino acid profiles and give different functions in the body.
Whey is a complete protein containing branched chain Amino Acids (BCAA’S), key amino acids that our body needs for muscle synthesis and is great for muscle building and used before or after exercise. Whey is also quickly absorbed by the body and contains 20 amino acids and an essential amino acid protein that keeps our skin firm, hair and nails strong and joints and bones healthy..
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Our bodies are able to produce Collagen on it’s own ,but as we age our Collagen production declines. That is the reason why we experience less joint mobility as we age, have brittle bones and our skin is all wrinkly ,as well as our hair and nails became dull and break easy. When proteins like meat, fish, eggs and dairy are consumed which has the best sources of BCAA’S as a well balanced diet, there is already enough of the BCAA’S in these foods which gives enough of these amino acids and therefore don’t need to be supplemented with whey protein powder.
Collagen on the other hand contains 3 amino acids together with other amino acids and 8 essential amino acids that are lacking in your plant protein, whey protein and muscle proteins. These amino acids are glycine, proline and hydroxyproline. By consuming Collagen your body gets the amino acids needed to build proper Collagen which provides the strength and structure to the body. It is this protein that keeps our skin firm, hair and nails strong and joints and bones healthy.
Collagen has been removed from our diets as we no longer consume all the body parts of animals and eat homemade bone broths or organ meats like our ancestors, that is why we need to supplement with Collagen Peptide so our bodies can get more Collagen to help build our cells and cell walls and keep our bodies strong.
Absorption
It’s interesting to note also that Collagen molecules make up 30% of all protein in the human body, 65 – 80% of the proteins in a ligament, 70% of the protein in a tendon and 60% of the protein in bones. While some believe that Whey is absorbed quickly research shows that it takes the body about 1.5 hours to digest and the body can only digest 8 – 10 grams of Whey protein per hour which means half of your protein shake is not even being absorbed. It has been found that you can boost the Whey absorption by adding enzymes.
Looking at Hydrolysed Collagen that has already been broken down and “pre-digested” which means when it enters the body it can be easily absorbed and utilised. Collagen has also been found to increase bone mass during growth periods. Supplementing with Collagen have been found to prevent age related bone loss, increase bone formation and reduce bone degradation. Supplementing with Whey does not adversely affect skeletal health, it does not seem to improve it either.
Both Whey and Collagen assist the body with building muscle after strength training. Whey seems to stimulate higher rates of protein synthesis whereas Collagen maintain a positive nitrogen balance in the body. Collagen also strengthens the extracellular matrix of the muscle cells, allowing for more load to be distributed with more force without adding large size.
Studies have found Collagen to improve body composition by increasing fat free mass, Decreasing fat-mass and increasing muscle strength. This study was done mostly with older adults and the elderly. Collagen also assist with both inflammation and pain on injuries and speeds up healing in conditions such as exercise induced joint pain, osteoarthritis and tendonitis/Achilles tendinopathy. Collagen has also been found to increase bone mass during growth periods. That is why our Collagen from Osonatural is an easy way to get healthy protein into your diet. Our Collagen can be taken anytime of the day in coffee, tea, smoothies and added to your favourite recipes.
Conclusion
Both Collagen and Whey have important proteins that they offer to the body. What needs to be kept in mind is that if you are lactose intolerant or allergic to casein which is the protein found in milk ,it might not be possible to consume whey. With that being said the diet could be supplemented with other protein sources instead of Whey as mentioned previously to get the essential amino acids that Whey Protein can offer.
Consuming Collagen seem a very safe and effective option for most people, giving the body much needed protein to build the structure of the body and giving our bodies much needed support as we age.
Collagen as said before can be incorporated into practically any beverage as it has no aftertaste and dissolves quickly. It’s fun to cook with Collagen too as you can add it to your favourite recipes, especially your favourite treats, muffins, brownies or stews, the possibilities are endless and yummy to eat. Happy baking!
This post is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease and are the opinions and thoughts of the writer out of personal experience and research into the subject.
