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I’ve been seeing lifters talk about collagen for joints, skin, even recovery. Anyone here actually notice a difference from adding it in?

Collagen helped my knees after about 2 months. Squats feel less grindy now.

I started for elbow pain from benching. It didn’t kick in right away, but after sticking with it, I noticed way less discomfort.

For me it’s not about strength, it’s about staying healthy long term. Joints are what keep us in the game collagen feels like cheap insurance.

Good point, I was hoping for faster results. Sounds like it’s more of a slow payoff.

Skin and hair improved, which was a bonus. The surprise was less pain in my shoulders on OHP.

If you’re under 25, you probably won’t notice much. Over 30? Yeah, you’ll be glad you took it.

I toss it into my shakes. It doesn’t taste much, so it is easy to stay consistent.

We didn’t have this back in my day. We just lived with pain. I wish I had collagen then.

Wrists felt smoother after curls once I started. Small stuff, but it adds up.