# S14 EP5: What You Should Know About Collagen

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Podcast: [The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-thick-thighs-save-lives-podcast-461678)
Published: 2026-07-14T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ttsl/episodes/S14-EP5-What-You-Should-Know-About-Collagen-e3m146d
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In this episode we're breaking down exactly what collagen is, how it works inside your body, and why it's become one of the biggest conversations in health, fitness, and longevity. We explain: • Why collagen production drops after your 20s • The difference between Type I and Type II collagen • Why collagen helps joints, cartilage, tendons, skin, and connective tissue • Why collagen protein DOES NOT count toward your daily protein goals • Why movement makes collagen work better • How much collagen you actually need each day • What to look for (and avoid) when buying a collagen supplement If you've ever wondered whether collagen is just another wellness trend or one of the few supplements actually backed by solid science, this episode is for you. Glow Up Discount code: podcast ⁠ Glow Up by CVG ⁠ (00:00:40) Welcome to the Podcast (00:07:36) Why collagen is having a major moment (00:19:55) What collagen actually is and how it works (00:29:03) Joint pain, cartilage & aging explained (00:37:50) Tendons, ligaments & different types of collagen (00:47:18) Skin, hair & nail benefits (00:51:52) Why collagen protein doesn't count toward protein intake (00:57:40) Maximizing collagen, dosage, timing and what to look for (01:05:55) Glow Up discount Want to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iPhone⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for Android⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fitness FB Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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