Does collagen count as a protein?
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Anonymous
| I am trying to increase protein and I don't like meat and eat dairy sparingly due to reflux. Does collagen count? |
Anonymous
| Yes but it shouldn’t be a major source of your protein for the day. I can’t recall the explanation but it’s not the same as whey. So 10g in your coffee, sure. But not 40g as a meal replacement. |
Anonymous
| No. The Vital Proteins brand even has a statement on the bottle saying something about it not being dietary source of protein. |
Anonymous
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Collagen supplements have very few different amino acids.
Tofu, beans, and gluten are good protein sources. |
Anonymous
| No. It lacks amino acids to make it a complete protein. Same with bone broth. |
Anonymous
| Incomplete proteins can be a part of your daily protein count, esp if you're eating a variety. Truly. |
Anonymous
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It is not a complete protein. My doctor told me not to count it toward protein goals.
I found meat and low carb resolved my GERD, might try just cutting dairy? |