Collagen vs MK-2866 for recovery
Short answer: For recovery, more users report improvement with MK-2866 — 97% of 60 reports, versus 92% of 39 for Collagen.
Collagen has 9 meta-analyses and 22 randomized trials on PubMed; MK-2866 has 0 and 0.
Based on 246 reports about Collagen and 612 about MK-2866. Not medical advice.
| Collagen Supplement | MK-2866 SARM | |
|---|---|---|
| User score | 50 | 33 |
| Verdict | Mixed | Mixed |
| Positive of reports that state an outcome | 55% | 39% |
| Reports | 246 | 612 |
| Research | AResearch: Strong | DResearch: None |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 9 / 22 | 0 / 0 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Weight loss % reporting improvement | — | 89% (80) |
| Appetite % reporting improvement | — | 62% (8) |
| Focus % reporting improvement | — | 71% (7) |
| Energy % reporting improvement | 33% (3) | 54% (37) |
| Sleep % reporting improvement | 100% (7) | 20% (20) |
| Anxiety % reporting improvement | — | 33% (9) |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 50% (2) | 63% (49) |
| Performance % reporting improvement | 100% (5) | 88% (192) |
| Recovery % reporting improvement | 92% (39) | 97% (60) |
| Pain & inflammation % reporting improvement | 91% (22) | 70% (27) |
| Digestion % reporting improvement | 100% (2) | — |
| Libido % reporting improvement | — | 31% (45) |
| Hormones % reporting improvement | — | 4% (82) |
| Heart & lipids % reporting improvement | — | 0% (8) |
| Skin & hair % reporting improvement | 95% (64) | 33% (6) |
| Common side effects | fatigue, insomnia, drowsiness, histamine episode | suppression, fatigue, insomnia, headache |
| Typical dose reported | 7 g / daily | Not listed |
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Latest review conclusion
The findings of improved hydration and elasticity were also confirmed in the subgroup meta-analysis. Based on results, ingestion of hydrolyzed collagen for 90 days is effective in reducing skin aging, as it reduces wrinkles and improves skin elasticity and hydration.
Int J Dermatol, 2021 ↗What a user said
“Within hours of consumption my consistent upper back pain is literally gone, but along with it comes dizziness and a feeling of aloofness.”
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What a user said
“I've taken LDG-4033 and Ostarine from Ceretropic and noticed slight psychoactive effects from both, immediately (within 30 minutes after dosing).”
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