MU, RKC, TAS, MS, SB and LS initiated the project, have assisted in developing the protocol and helped with implementation
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
This pentadecapeptide, derived from human gastric juice, demonstrates remarkable healing properties across multiple tissue types in preclinical research
The bulk of scientific researchprimarily preclinical studiesfocuses instead on its remarkable ability to accelerate tissue healing, reduce systemic inflammation, and repair the gastrointestinal tract
So you can still inject into thigh, to avoid too much change, but with a shorter thinner needle