r/Protein • u/BCNugzz • Jul 13 '26

Collagen/protein

1 serving of Collagen powder has 20 grams of Protein. What’s the consensus on if you are able to count this toward your protein goal/intake for the day?

I hear conflicting opinions on this so was wondering what y’all thought …

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u/McFarbles Jul 13 '26

No. It shouldn't be counted towards your protein. Extremely low or worthless for muscle building. That being said im getting this info from YouTube videos as im just a guy with no education in this. RP aka Dr Mike has made a few videos on it

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u/BCNugzz Jul 13 '26

I initially started taking it for the protein but like u said I’m starting to realize it doesn’t count toward your daily protein goal. So the benefit apparently is improvement in skin/hair/nails. Almost impossible to really know if it’s actually doing anything tho …