Max Lugavere

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I got involved recently in a protein gummy company called more or less, which makes protein gummies.

The gummies are mostly collagen.

So, you know, that's I think worth noting that these are not,

Gummies that are typically going to help you in a meaningful way hit your leucine threshold, but still protein is satiating.

And I think that there are some unique benefits to collagen.

You generally want to avoid collagen if you're looking for a protein supplement.

You want to use collagen as an adjunct.

But for your primary protein supplementation needs, I would look primarily to a complete protein like whey.

And I would also steer clear of proteins that combine whey with collagen, unless they clearly disclose which proportion of each is contained in the product.

Because whey is a lot higher quality and is much more effective at stimulating muscle protein synthesis, which is what we want, right, with every meal compared to collagen.

Yeah, that's a pretty good, I think, overview.

Nobody needs protein powder at the end of the day.

They should be thought of as supplements, even though I view them more as like a whole food.

If you're getting all of your protein from whole foods, then fantastic.

But a lot of people like to use protein powders either as flavorings or adding it to smoothies or to just have a convenient and tasty way to

I mean, there's only so many eggs and steak and egg whites and, you know, yogurt that you can eat in a day.

Sometimes it's nice to have like a way to just kind of hit your protein target in a quick and easy beverage.

Right.

So, um,