Effects of Hydrolyzed Collagen and Vitamin C on Explosive Performance

Effects of Hydrolyzed Collagen and Vitamin C on Explosive Performance

Determine whether supplementation with a combined dose of 20 g of hydrolyzed collagen and 50 mg vitamin C, along with a power training exercise program, increases rate of force development (RFD) and performance in athletes

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Healthy male athletes between 18-30 years of age
2. Currently participating in sport
3. <3 musculoskeletal injuries in the past year
4. No health or dietary restriction that would be affected by the supplementation protocol

Exclusion Criteria:

1. History of more than 3 musculoskeletal injuries within the past 12 months
2. Health, dietary restriction or diet that would be affected by the supplementation protocol
3. Willing to eat similar dietary pattern the day before baseline testing and each exercise testing/intervention day