m4gpi t1_je0skaf wrote
Reply to comment by Alexander_Elysia in ELI5: if protein is broken down into peptides in the stomach/digestive tract, why would consuming something like "active collagen" do anything? by Alexander_Elysia
It is still “extra protein” so if that’s something you think your dad could use, like if he has a crap diet, in that sense it’s a good thing. He could also take whey protein (which is cheaper, but some people have digestive issues with it), egg protein, pea protein… each of these has different qualities in terms of cost, slight flavor, digestibility, water-solubility, whether it can be cooked/baked, etc. Protein is important (especially in aging folks) so keeping the intake high is beneficial. The fact that it’s specifically collagen-derived, or whey, or egg, etc. is mostly irrelevant.
zsg101 t1_je31m0m wrote
Collagen is both cheaper and healthier, if you buy it as pure gelatin powder.
Tastes gross, but has none of them artificial sweeteners that are necessary in huge quantities to make whey taste not gross.
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