Collagen peptides can also contribute to active calorie management and have been shown to influence satiety and satiation. Proven to be effective at maintaining weight, with no adverse effects, collagen peptides are more effective than other proteins.
Proteins are a highly satiating nutrient. Studies have shown when switching to a high-protein diet, individuals reduce their food intake and lose weight as well as maintain a particular weight after dieting. Collagen peptides, when taken at breakfast time, are 40% more satiating than other proteins such as whey, casein, and soy and yield a 20% reduction of subsequent food intake at lunch.
The mechanisms of action whereby proteins can affect satiety remain precise. The satiating effects of collagen protein may contribute to a slower gastric emptying time. It is also thought that collagen peptides may affect the hormones involved in the satiety center of the brain.