Episode Details

Your gym buddy swears by collagen for muscle growth, but your trainer insists whey protein is the only way to build strength. Meanwhile, that fitness influencer is pushing creatine like it's some kind of miracle powder. So which one actually works? Nina breaks down the real science behind these popular supplements, and the results might surprise you. What you'll discover: • Why your body's collagen production drops 1% every year after age 25 (and what that actually means for your workouts) • The shocking absorption difference between whey and collagen proteins • How creatine can boost your muscle stores by up to 40% (if you're doing it right) • The weird truth about smelling salts and why they actually work Chapters: 00:00 The collagen vs whey protein debate 02:15 What happens when you actually digest these supplements 04:30 Creatine: the most researched supplement you're probably taking wrong 07:45 Why smelling salts trigger that instant energy boost 09:20 Bottom line: what Nina actually recommends Nina spent years watching patients waste money on supplements that don't work. This episode cuts through the marketing hype with actual research data, so you can stop guessing about what's worth your money. If you're tired of conflicting health advice, hit follow on Brainwaves. Nina drops new episodes every day with the medical facts you need to make smarter health decisions.

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