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Glossary · Supplements

What is Collagen?

A protein supplement marketed for skin, joint, and connective tissue health.

In context

Collagen is a key concept in supplements. A protein supplement marketed for skin, joint, and connective tissue health. Knowing what it means — and how it connects to the rest of your training — turns it from jargon into something you can actually use in the gym.

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Common questions.

What does collagen mean?

A protein supplement marketed for skin, joint, and connective tissue health.

What category does collagen belong to?

Collagen is a term from supplements in strength and fitness training. Browse more supplements terms in the Nishaana glossary.

Why does collagen matter for training?

Understanding collagen helps you train and program more deliberately — it is one of the ideas that separates guessing from a real, repeatable system.

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