Collagen Gummies + Coffee: Safe combo?
Hey guys, I take these collagen gummies for my joints and skin. I also drink a lot of coffee throughout the day. Is it safe to take them together? Anyone tried it? I'm worried the heat might break down the collagen or something.
Bro, coffee is life. I take my collagen gummies with my morning coffee every day. Never had an issue. Just don't drop the gummy in your mug lol. It's fine, the heat won't denature collagen significantly at coffee temps.
There's actually some research. Collagen peptides are stable up to pretty high temps, like >100°C. Coffee is usually around 70-85°C, so no problem. But for absorption, taking on empty stomach might be better. Coffee can interfere with some nutrients but not collagen specifically.
I'm a gym rat, I take collagen with my pre-workout (which has caffeine). Never noticed any issues. I think it's fine, just don't rely on it as your only protein source lol. Also, stay hydrated because caffeine dehydrates.