Oral Supplementation of Specific Collagen Peptides Combined with Calf-Strengthening Exercises Enhances Function and Reduces Pain in Achilles Tendinopathy Patients

Praet SFE, Purdam CR, Welvaert M, et al. · Nutrients

VISA-A improved by 12.6 points with collagen vs 5.3 with placebo over the first 3 months.

Population

Patients with chronic mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy

Intervention

2.5 g specific collagen peptides (TENDOFORTE) twice daily + calf strengthening, 3 months, crossover

Comparator

Placebo + same exercise program

Limitations

Small n; tendon rather than cartilage outcome; industry-supplied product.