Description
What is XYMOGEN FIT Lean Food Collagen?
XYMOGEN FIT Food Lean Collagen features bovine collagen peptides, enhanced with beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) and vitamin D3. This formula is an excellent choice for supporting collagen production, maintaining the integrity of connective tissues, and promoting muscle health. HMB, a natural metabolite of leucine, increases lean muscle mass through two main mechanisms: it inhibits protein degradation and promotes protein synthesis. This versatile formula quickly disperses in water, making it ideal for athletes and individuals who need an easily digestible protein source. Each container provides 14 servings in a delicious mocha latte flavor.
What are the benefits of XYMOGEN FIT Food Lean Collagen?
- Supports Collagen Production
- Supports Integrity of Connective Tissues
- Supports Muscle Recovery Following Overwork or Exercise
- Supports Muscle Health
- Supports Increased Protein Synthesis and Decreased Protein Degradation
What is in XYMOGEN FIT Food Lean Collagen?
Collagen Peptides
Collagen is a primary structural component of connective tissue and accounts for nearly 30% of the body’s total protein. It is present in various parts of the body, including the skin, ligaments, tendons, cartilage, tooth dentin, bone, and muscle, as well as in the structure of arteries and veins. Collagen protein has a unique amino acid composition, featuring a notably high content of glycine and proline, along with the modified amino acid hydroxyproline. This composition makes collagen ideal for supporting the turnover and renewal of structural proteins.
HMB
Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) is a metabolite of the essential amino acid leucine, which is found naturally in human muscle cells. Research has indicated that HMB has anabolic effects on protein metabolism in muscles. Several mechanisms have been proposed to explain how HMB contributes to muscle health. These mechanisms include the reduction of training-induced muscle breakdown by downregulating proteolytic pathways, as well as acting as a signaling molecule that stimulates protein synthesis. Most studies, primarily involving athletes, suggest that HMB supplementation can provide benefits for muscle mass and function, particularly when combined with resistance training.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D has a well-known function in bone health due to its role in the regulation of calcium and phosphate homeostasis. It has also been linked to skeletal muscle health and function. Low serum levels of vitamin D are correlated with muscle weakness and myopathy. In vitro studies have shown that vitamin D is necessary for the mitochondrial function of providing energy to skeletal muscle cells
What is XYMOGEN FIT Food Lean Collagen used for?
Collagen plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of articular cartilage, leading to research on the potential benefits of supplemental collagen peptides for cartilage health. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study involving 30 participants with osteoarthritis (OA) investigated the effects of either a placebo or 5 grams of collagen peptides taken twice daily for 13 weeks. The results indicated that collagen peptides effectively improved OA symptoms. Researchers hypothesized that this effect may stem from collagen peptides’ ability to regulate chondrocyte differentiation and stimulate proteoglycan synthesis, thereby supporting cartilage tissue.
Further studies have examined the impact of collagen peptide supplementation on body composition, strength, and muscle health when combined with resistance exercise. In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with 57 recreationally active male participants, one group received 15 grams of collagen peptides while participating in a resistance training program. Both groups experienced a slight increase in strength; however, the supplemented group showed a more significant increase in fat-free mass. This suggests that collagen peptides enhance the effectiveness of physical activity. Muscle fiber biopsies revealed no notable differences between the test and placebo groups, prompting researchers to suggest that the increase in fat-free mass in the supplemented group was due to hypertrophy of contractile muscle cells and potentially increased connective tissue.
While many studies on collagen protein supplementation and resistance training have focused on male subjects, a separate 12-week randomized controlled trial involving 77 pre-menopausal women also indicated positive outcomes. The trial showed that those who combined 15 grams of collagen peptide supplementation with resistance exercise three times per week experienced improvements in muscle strength and fat-free mass.
Several systematic reviews and meta-analyses have strengthened the evidence supporting the effectiveness of beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) supplementation on strength, body composition, and muscle health in both trained and untrained individuals. A meta-analysis of randomized, placebo-controlled trials—administering HMB in doses ranging from 1.5 to 6 grams per day over a period of three to nine weeks—found sufficient data to support strength gains in untrained participants, while the effects were negligible for trained individuals, showing little impact on body composition. Additionally, a meta-analysis reviewing over 250 different supplements for their benefits on lean mass and strength during resistance training identified only six with adequate research backing. Notably, nine studies on HMB were qualified for review, demonstrating that a 3-gram daily dose supported net gains in strength and lean mass.
A systematic review and meta-analysis examining HMB supplementation in a clinical setting involving 2,137 subjects with conditions characterized by loss of skeletal muscle mass and weakness aligned with earlier findings, suggesting that HMB supplementation can increase skeletal muscle mass and improve muscle strength.
Moreover, studies have investigated the combined effects of vitamin D and HMB. In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial lasting 12 months with 117 older participants, HMB (3 grams) and vitamin D (2,000 IU) were shown to benefit muscular function, whether or not participants engaged in resistance training. Another study analyzed previous data on the vitamin D status of older adults using HMB supplements, revealing that muscle mass increased regardless of vitamin D status, but strength improvements were observed only in individuals with adequate vitamin D levels. This finding underscores a synergistic effect between HMB and vitamin D on muscle function.
Several systematic reviews and meta-analyses have helped to solidify the body of evidence supporting the effectiveness of HMB on strength, body composition, and muscle health in trained and untrained individuals. A meta-analysis of randomized, placebo-controlled trials with supplemental HMB in doses ranging from 1.5 to 6 g/day for a three- to nine-week period indicated sufficient data to support strength gains in untrained participants and a negligible effect in trained individuals but with an inconsequential effect on body composition.[5] A meta-analysis exploring the potential benefit of supplements on lean mass and strength with resistance training reviewed over 250 different supplemental ingredients and found that only six had adequate research for inclusion. Nine HMB studies qualified with analysis demonstrating that a 3 g/day dose provided support for net gain in strength and lean mass gains. The results of a systematic review and meta-analysis assessing the outcome of HMB supplementation in a clinical setting of subjects (N = 2,137) with conditions characterized by loss in skeletal muscle mass and weakness were in line with previous reviews of older adults and athletes, suggesting that the effect of HMB increases skeletal muscle mass and improves muscle strength.
There have also been studies on the combined effect of vitamin D with HMB. In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 12-month trial in older subjects (N = 117), HMB (3 g) and vitamin D (2,000 IU) were shown to be of benefit to muscular function with or without resistance training.[18] Another study looked at previous data of vitamin D status in older adults who used HMB supplements. It was found that muscle mass increased regardless of vitamin D status, but strength increases were observed only in individuals with adequate vitamin D status, demonstrating a synergistic effect of HMB and vitamin D on muscle function.
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How can I get started with XYMOGEN FIT Food Lean Collagen?
Are you ready to start feeling better? Starting with FIT Food Lean Collagen is easy. Simply schedule an appointment with Cunningham Clinic, discuss your concerns with your provider and then pick up your nutraceutical grade collagen.
Mix one level scoop (28 g) with 6-8 oz of cold water and consume daily, or use as directed by your healthcare professional. Adjust the amount of water according to thickness desired. Consult your healthcare professional before use. Individuals taking medication should discuss potential interactions with their healthcare professional. Do not use if tamper seal is damaged.
