Gut Health
Studies about the connection between collagen and leaky guts are scarce, but experts believe collagen supplements can positively impact leaky gut syndrome. One of the benefits of collagen to gut health is that it contains amino acids glutamine and glycine. These amino acids have been identified to facilitate healthy gut barriers and aid healthy bacterial balance. One research found that collagen peptides alleviate leaky gut.
The study, published in 2020, showed the interesting link between collagen peptide rich-diets and changed microbiota with enhanced synthesis of short-chain fatty acids. The research involved lab rats divided into three groups. Based on the results, high amounts of collagen peptides in diet altered the gut microbiota. However, the study is limited because it was only conducted on rats. Therefore, additional research is needed to identify how collagen peptides impact human gut health.
