Why Collagen Is NOT a Protein (And What Women Actually Need for Bone Health) @DrStacySims
Why Collagen Is NOT a Protein (And What Women Actually Need for Bone Health)  @DrStacySims
Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Are you throwing money at collagen every month thinking it's building your bones and joints? Here's the thing most supplement marketing won't tell you: not all collagen works the same way, and most women are buying the wrong type entirely. In this clip, I sit down with two experts who cut through the noise and get real about what the evidence actually shows. If you've been stacking supplements without a clear strategy, this is worth watching first.

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Dr. Tracey Clissold is a New Zealand-based researcher and educator with 30+ years in exercise science and sports nutrition. She holds a PhD from AUT University, where her research proved that a targeted jump-landing program can improve bone mineral density by 3.5–5% in just 12 months. She created the OSTEO-GAINS app β€” a science-backed, 2–5 minute daily bone-building program with over 25,000 users worldwide.
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Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, sports medicine specialist, and associate professor at Duke University Medical Center. A nationally recognized expert in women's musculoskeletal health, she leads NIH-funded research on bone density, joint health, and the musculoskeletal effects of menopause. She is co-author of The Complete Bone and Joint Health Plan and a core leader of the Duke Female Athlete Program.
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