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Your Collagen Powder Is Doing NOTHING

2026-05-15 Education
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Dr. Eric Berg DC
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You’re using collagen wrong. This common collagen mistake could be limiting your results. Discover the benefits of collagen and the best ways to improve collagen absorption for better skin, joints, bones, and more. Just so you know, my full line of high-quality supplements is available on Amazon — search Dr. Berg Supplements. 🌟 Which of the 10 health signals are you missing? Take the 2-minute quiz to discover your #1 Health Lever: https://drbrg.co/434UguK 0:00 Introduction: The biggest collagen mistake 1:15 Why collagen is not working 4:58 Collagen for bones 5:37 Collagen for tendons 6:47 Collagen for joints and ligaments 9:53 Collagen for fascia 10:28 Collagen for skin 12:01 How much collagen do you need? Keep watching for more collagen benefits and ways to boost your intake: ▶️ https://youtu.be/YKENAzCnZao ▶️ https://youtu.be/jGE_WOalvBc ▶️ https://youtu.be/SHvL0_jvYGs Collagen won’t work without motion. If you’re taking collagen but living a sedentary lifestyle, your results will be limited. Prolonged sitting is one of the worst things for your joints. Most people are deficient in collagen because the modern diet provides very little. Collagen also requires specific mechanical input to benefit different tissues. Whether you’re supporting bones, tendons, ligaments, or skin, the right types of movement can help maximize collagen absorption and effectiveness. Your blood vessels are largely made of collagen. Brisk walking, interval training, and nasal breathing can help support vascular health and direct collagen where it’s needed. Aim for about 15 grams of collagen daily, paired with vitamin C to support absorption. For best results, consume collagen 30 to 60 minutes before exercise. Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio: Dr. Berg, age 61, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals and author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media. Follow Me On Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Drberg/ YouTube Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@UCpWhiwlOPxOmwQu5xyjtLDw Keto Recipes: https://www.youtube.com/@drbergketorecipes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drericberg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drericberg/ Spotify Podcast: 🎧 https://drbrg.co/DrBerg-Spotify TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbergofficial X: https://x.com/dr_ericberg Disclaimer: Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. *Dr. Eric Berg, DC is not AI-generated. AI-enhanced elements may be used in this video for production purposes only. #health #keto #ketodiet #weightloss #ketolifestyle #intermittentfasting #lowcarb Thanks for watching. I hope this explains how collagen works so you can maximize your collagen benefits. I’ll see you in the next video.

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@maryintx4409 2026-05-15

My motto for years has been: The older one gets the more one needs to move. I'm 72 and work at the the local grocery store where I bake goods. Some of the boxes I lift are 40 pounds. I have arthritis but I will not be still. I take Dr. Berg's collagen peptides and LubriSyn (hyaluronic acid) and have definitely had improvement in my ROM and decrease in pain

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@venice1115 2026-05-15

I had osteoarthritis back in my 40’s and as a last resort i started taking collagen powder and had an X-ray many years later and they said my cartilage had repaired.

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@HealthyGoldenYearsTV 2026-05-15

Movement really is medicine after 60. Anyone else notice their pain gets worse when they sit too long? God bless you all and stay strong 🙏

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@StephenieWith3Es 2026-05-15

Mr Skeleton needs more than collagen! 😂

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@ACenturyofLife-f3f 2026-05-16

This video was a terrifying wake-up call. I realized my sedentary lifestyle is rotting my joints away, making my collagen supplements totally useless. It breaks my heart knowing my lack of motion causes rapid decay, but I am now deeply motivated to start moving and heal my body!

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@Drberg 2026-05-15

🌟 Which of the 10 health signals are you missing? Take the 2-minute quiz to discover your #1 Health Lever: https://drbrg.co/434UguK

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@Veefoxyart 2026-05-15

I’m a massage therapist and my hands would hurt from arthritis after I started taking collagen my hands no longer hurt (it took 2 months to work)

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@sabeennawaz5830 2026-05-15

You give us a reason to love you every single time we watch your videos

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@Mauseeqi 2026-05-15

This video, presented by Dr. Eric Berg, argues that taking collagen supplements without specific mechanical stimulation is ineffective. To see results for your bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, fascia, skin, and blood vessels, you must combine your collagen intake with the right types of movement to "direct" the protein where it is needed (0:00 - 0:46). Key Takeaways: Collagen needs motion: A sedentary lifestyle negates the benefits of collagen supplementation; without mechanical stress (the piezoelectric effect), the body does not receive the signal to remodel or strengthen tissues (0:48 - 1:28). Tissue-Specific Mechanical Inputs: Bones: Require weight-bearing loads and short bursts of intense activity like jumping (4:58 - 5:36). Tendons: Benefit from isometric holds (contracting without motion) and eccentric motions (elongating the muscle under load) (5:37 - 6:46). Ligaments: Respond to unpredictability and end-range of motion resistance (6:47 - 7:39). Discs & Cartilage: Require decompression/traction (like hanging or inversion) and intermittent pumping motions at full range (7:40 - 9:52). Fascia: Needs stretching that incorporates twisting, extension, and rotation (9:53 - 10:27). Skin: Responds to facial expressions, chewing, and temperature therapy (sauna/cold) (10:28 - 11:25). Blood Vessels: Benefit from interval training and nasal breathing to support vascular elasticity (11:26 - 11:48). Recommendations for Success: Dosage: Aim for 15 grams of collagen daily (12:01 - 12:05). Co-factors: Always pair collagen with Vitamin C for proper absorption (12:08 - 12:26). Timing: Consume collagen 30 to 60 minutes before your workout to maximize the delivery of amino acids to your tissues (12:27 - 12:43).

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@robertmendez6847 2026-05-16

Awesome video man! Primary doctors never tell you these things or go into detail the way you do.

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