Ep 121 The Truth About Collagen ft. Tonya Fines

Send us Fan MailWhat is the Deal with Collagen? In the never-ending search for all things that will promote health, beauty and youthfulness, collagen is not to be dismissed as far as being very much present in the pool of public and scientific opinion.  It has been hailed as the magic ingredient to cure aches and pains, as well as something of an ingestible fountain of youth.  Hmmmm . . . In this podcast, Coach Chris and Coach Tonya sit down to discuss not only what public opinion has to say about the use of collagen, but science as well.   "A collagen supplement may act as a catalyst but it's not the fountain of youth." -Tonya Fines   Time Stamps 1:25 – Collagen: What is it and what is it good for? 9:35 – Benefits of taking collagen supplements 15:18 – Does collagen help prevent bone loss? 17:10 – The importance of protein in your diet 20:14 – Effects of aging on bone health 24:14 – Is collagen the fountain of youth? 30:47 – The truth about taking collagen supplements for building muscle 37:51 – Does a collagen supplement promotes heart health? 41:32 – Risks of taking collagen supplements 45:34 – Foods that naturally boost collagen 49:29 – What to look for when buying a collagen supplement 51:35 – Coach Tonya shares final thoughts on collagen supplements     Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com Support the showConnect w/ Critical Bench: YoutubeFacebookInstagramCriticalBench.comCriticalNutritionLabs.comStrongByDesignPodcast.com