The Regulatory Reality: What Every Endurance Athlete Must Know The current regulatory state of play, as of early 2026: Collagen peptides are classified as food supplements in most jurisdictions, are not prohibited by WADA, and carry minimal regulatory risk for competitive athletes
The target and the pathway in more detail None of the three components has a confirmed cell-surface receptor
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16 Chronic stress signaling even appears to inhibit glymphatic function, leading to a buildup of neurotoxins that may contribute to neurologic disorders
The primary outcome of the trial was the change in A1C from baseline at week 26
A randomized, controlled trial