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Evidence-based guides, reviewed against primary sources. More are published regularly. Browse by topic for the full picture.

Illustration of aligned collagen fibres in a tendon

A measured look at the peptide behind the headlines, the animal data, and why human evidence is still thin.

11 min read
Amber dropper bottle and healing herbs on a warm surface

Collagen plus vitamin C before loading is a popular protocol. We weigh the small but growing body of trials.

10 min read
A cork yoga mat and foam roller beside a plant

TB-500, GHK-Cu, and BPC-157 dominate the conversation. We map what is studied, what is sold, and what is legal.

12 min read
A cork yoga mat and foam roller beside a plant

Two evidence-backed loading strategies for stubborn tendon pain, and how to choose between them.

12 min read
Illustration of aligned collagen fibres in a tendon

Pain-free is not the same as healed. We cover the strength and capacity benchmarks that lower reinjury risk.

10 min read
Amber dropper bottle and healing herbs on a warm surface

Your body cannot build collagen without the right raw materials. Here is what the nutrition research supports.

9 min read
Soft morning light across natural linen

The advice has shifted from RICE to PEACE & LOVE. Here is what changed and what it means for the first 72 hours.

8 min read
Botanical still life in warm natural light

Blunting inflammation with ice and NSAIDs can slow the very repair you are trying to speed up.

11 min read
Fresh leafy greens, nuts, and whole foods on a wooden board

Anti-inflammatories ease pain but may interfere with tissue remodeling. The timing and dose change the calculus.

8 min read

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