The effect of a Nano-hydrolyzed collagen protein-based supplement on time to exhaustion and body composition

Purpose: This study investigated the effects of a multi-ingredient performance supplement (MIPS) containing Nano-hydrolyzed collagen protein on time to exhaustion (TTE), blood lactate response, and body composition during a three-week supplementation period in trained individuals.

Methods: A convenience sample of participants completed a pre-intervention assessment including a Fit3D scan, baseline functional threshold power (FTP), time to exhaustion performance test, blood lactate measurement, and dietary recall. Participants consumed either a Nano-hydrolyzed collagen-based MIPS or placebo daily for 21 days. Follow-up data were collected at days 10 and 21. Time to exhaustion was measured via an exercise protocol requiring participants to sustain power output at or above their pre-determined FTP.

Results: Statistically significant improvements in time to exhaustion were observed between baseline and day 10, day 10 and day 21, and between baseline and day 21 in the supplement group. Additionally, reductions in blood lactate accumulation were reported after 21 days of supplementation. Improvements in lower body power and favorable changes in body composition were also observed in the supplement group compared to placebo.

Conclusion: Supplementation with a Nano-hydrolyzed collagen-based MIPS may improve cardiovascular performance as measured by time to exhaustion and promote favorable body composition changes over a short-term training period.