TRR PRO ADVANCED COLLAGEN
Marginal gains is something that every athlete looks for and sometimes you have to think ‘outside the box’ to find them. It seems it is no longer just about the training you put in but also what you put in around that and watching your nutrition is one of those factors.
We were given the chance to try and test TRR’s PRO ADVANCED COLLAGEN products developed experts at TRR who truly understand the demands of elite level endurance training and an athlete’s nutritional needs.
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Who are TRR Nutrition?
TRR are a team of health experts and world-class athletes – including Andy Murray, sports medicine specialist Dr Eva Carneiro and renowned sports nutritionist, Glenn Kearney. They formulate supplements which are specifically designed for athletes who are serious about sport. TRR also works in partnership with numerous World Class and Ironman Champion triathletes that include Tim Don, Craig Alexander and Sara Svensk. Each athlete uses the products that we review below in order to support their joints and bones, and maintain optimum health and fitness levels.
It is important to add that TRR Pro Advanced Collagen is certified by Informed Sport, an officially recognised quality assurance program for sports nutrition products. From this you can be assured and feel confident that the product does not contain any banned substances.
Our Test
TRR PRO Advanced Collagen Liquid Supplement
First up we have the collagen liquid supplement. At a price of £38.99, you get a pack of 10 handy 50ml bottles which is enough to last to last you for 10 days. I had a months supply and I can assure you this is needed. The guidance from TRR suggests taking it daily for 30 days and then you can drop to every other day after 90 days. No doubt pricey but with bulky discounts on offer this allows you to commit to the benefits – you can check out purchasing options here
Taste – This certainly took some getting used to, it was quite a shock the first time around and I had to supplement this over the first few with a good amount of water to get it down quickly. Over time however, my taste buds became used to it and each day it went down smoother. Cherry flavoured it states but that remains to tasted, more of a sour taste.
Results – The best results for me came over time and I was taking each supplement straight after my workouts. This is exactly when your body needs replenishment – it’s craving it! The product states to have key ingredients such as Copper and Vitamin C which are vital to help support joint and bone health.
Nothing was instant here, it took a good 3 weeks to feel the benefits, but by this point I was waking up feeling better, my muscles were no longer aching as much, and interestingly my swim times started to improved in the pool. I was getting the optimum recovery that I needed and this eventually showed.
If anything this TRR supplement has helped me mentally as I now know I am getting in optimal recovery. I feel better and I am working out better and my times are improving.
TRR PRO Advanced Collagen Powder
We were also sent TRR’s Pro Advanced Collagen Powder to try and test. A much easier and more digestible supplement to take than the popular WHEY protein products that seem to be circulating the market with popular effect.
Taste – Far easier to take at a reasonable pace that the liquid supplement and very refreshing. The mango and passionfruit flavour was definitely there!
Results – I found this powder mixed with water very easy on the stomach. With recovery powder like WHEY Protein this can sometimes feel overfilling and stodgy, whereas this much more less dense product was easy to digest meaning I had no issues going into my next session later in the day. It is a common theme within triathletes to get a dodgy stomach due to the quick turnaround of having to fit some many sessions in each day, so this was perfect way to solve this issue.
Overall if you are someone who is prone to stomach issues – I personally know many – then this is the perfect product for you to overcome those issues if you are someone who needs a quick way of getting in recovery.
Verdict
Overall, if you are serious about your improvement as an endurance athlete/triathlete the products should appeal to you. I found the greatest benefit from the products came over time (by the 3rd week of usage) not overnight. This is clearly something you should invest in for the long run if you want it to find those marginal gains. Admittedly it isn’t cheap, but should you put a price on achieving your goals? The benefits gained certainly over ride this for me.
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