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- 0:00I've typed college in and career team both of these are a mental deal right now.
- 0:04This one's also micronized as well so it means it's not all grainy and stuff like normal.
- 0:08It's a blazing berry flavour it's absolutely insane.
- 0:12And this one has got 41 servings, it's a 999.
- 0:15This one's unclavored so you can just put them together or put them in a smoothie like
- 0:18I usually do.
- 0:19And this one is only I think 799 or 699 with 860 servings.
- 0:25So if you want either of these I'm going to leave a link down below.
Collagen peptides and creatine: smart stack or overhyped combo?
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The creator promoted collagen peptides and micronized creatine monohydrate as affordably priced supplements, emphasizing texture and flavor over mechanism or efficacy. Both products have legitimate research support — creatine for strength and power output, collagen peptides for connective tissue synthesis when paired with exercise — but neither claim in this video rises to the level of a therapeutic assertion. No clinical dosing, timing, or contraindication information was provided.
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Effects of Collagen Supplements on Skin Aging: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of RCTs
Pooled 23 RCTs; the apparent benefit on skin hydration and elasticity disappeared in high-quality and non-industry-funded trials, so the authors found no reliable evidence of benefit.
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Oral Low-Molecular-Weight Collagen Peptide Improves Hydration, Elasticity, and Wrinkling: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study
64-participant 12-week RCT reporting improved skin hydration and wrinkle measures; an industry-affiliated trial, so the modest effects should be read in that context.
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Multifunctionality and Possible Medical Application of the BPC 157 Peptide
Used to frame BPC-157 as an investigational peptide with mixed preclinical and limited human evidence.
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Gastric pentadecapeptide BPC 157 and its role in accelerating musculoskeletal soft tissue healing
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The reason this review is not generic is the source wording and the canonical claim label "peptides i didn t know but i m glad they are collagenpeptides creatin." In this clip, the useful excerpt is: "I've typed college in and career team both of these are a mental deal right now." That wording changes the review because it points to Peptide social video fact-checks evidence, safety, and patient-fit context, not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
The source trail for this page is checked against Effects of Collagen Supplements on Skin Aging: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of RCTs (2025), Oral Low-Molecular-Weight Collagen Peptide Improves Hydration, Elasticity, and Wrinkling: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study (2018), and Specific Collagen Peptides Improve Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Study (2018), plus the creator's own wording. Peptide social video fact-checks decisions still need an eligibility review, medication-interaction screen, access check, and quality-control review before anyone treats a social clip as medical advice.
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- The creator promoted collagen peptides and micronized creatine monohydrate as affordably priced supplements, emphasizing texture and flavor over mechanism or efficacy. Both products have legitimate research support — creatine for strength and power output, collagen peptides for connective tissue synthesis when paired with exercise — but neither claim in this video rises to the level of a therapeutic assertion. No clinical dosing, timing, or contraindication information was provided.
- Creatine monohydrate has over 500 peer-reviewed studies behind it — Kreider et al. (2017, JISSN) confirmed it is safe and effective for increasing strength and power in healthy adults.
- Micronized creatine dissolves more easily but performs identically to standard monohydrate in the body — Antonio & Ciccone (2013) found no uptake or performance difference.
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- Creatine monohydrate has over 500 peer-reviewed studies behind it — Kreider et al. (2017, JISSN) confirmed it is safe and effective for increasing strength and power in healthy adults.
- Micronized creatine dissolves more easily but performs identically to standard monohydrate in the body — Antonio & Ciccone (2013) found no uptake or performance difference.
- Collagen peptides lack tryptophan, making them an incomplete protein source — they should not replace whey or other complete proteins for muscle-building goals.
- Shaw et al. (2017) found collagen supplementation is most effective for connective tissue when taken before exercise with vitamin C — random timing in a smoothie may reduce that specific benefit.
- Neither collagen peptides nor creatine are peptides in the clinical or regulatory sense — they carry no prescription requirements and are categorically different from research peptides like BPC-157 or ipamorelin.
- The creator made no health claims beyond implying general usefulness — a notable absence of the overclaiming common in supplement TikTok, though also an absence of any genuinely useful consumer information.
- Creatine is among the cheapest effective supplements available — if the price cited in the video is accurate, the value claim is at least plausible by market standards.
Our take · Written by FormBlends editorial team · Reviewed by FormBlends Medical Team · This is not a transcript. It is our independent review of the video above.
What did @adhd.deals actually say?
Not much, honestly. The creator hyped two supplements — collagen peptides and creatine — mostly on price and taste. They called them "a mental deal," pointed out the creatine is "micronized" so it's "not all grainy," praised the "blazing berry flavour," and left affiliate links. That's essentially the whole pitch. No health claims, no dosing advice, no mechanism of action. Just vibes and a low price point.
To be clear: the creator didn't claim these products cure anything, treat ADHD, or outperform pharmaceutical alternatives. That's actually worth noting because supplement TikTok is full of exactly those kinds of overclaims. This video is, for better or worse, mostly a shopping haul with some product specs thrown in.
Does the science back this up?
Here's where it gets interesting. Creatine monohydrate is one of the most researched sports supplements in existence, and the evidence is genuinely strong. Collagen peptides are more complicated — the research is real but more conditional than most influencers admit.
Creatine monohydrate has decades of clinical backing. A 2017 position stand from the International Society of Sports Nutrition (Kreider et al., 2017, Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition) confirmed creatine supplementation increases muscle phosphocreatine stores, supports strength and power output, and is safe for healthy adults. Micronized creatine — which the creator specifically mentions — dissolves more easily in water but is not pharmacologically different from standard monohydrate. The "not grainy" benefit is real, but it's a texture preference, not a performance upgrade.
Collagen peptides are backed by more nuanced evidence. A 2019 randomized controlled trial (Shaw et al., 2017, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition) found collagen supplementation paired with vitamin C before exercise supported connective tissue synthesis. But collagen is not a complete protein — it lacks tryptophan — so it shouldn't replace whey or other complete protein sources for muscle building.
What did they get wrong (or right)?
The creator got the micronized claim right in terms of texture. Micronized creatine does mix more easily. Where they fall short is in giving consumers any context about what these products actually do or how to use them effectively.
Calling creatine "micronized" as though it's a meaningful performance differentiator is a mild stretch. Studies comparing micronized to standard monohydrate show no significant difference in creatine uptake or muscle saturation (Antonio & Ciccone, 2013, Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition). You're paying for convenience, not enhanced efficacy.
The collagen product gets even less scrutiny. The creator mentions mixing it in a smoothie, which is fine, but doesn't mention that collagen's benefit for joint and connective tissue support is most evidence-backed when consumed around exercise — not randomly added to any drink at any time. They also don't flag that collagen alone won't build muscle the way a complete protein will. For someone buying this thinking they're covering their protein bases, that omission matters.
On price: "799 or 699 with 860 servings" sounds extraordinary for creatine. If accurate, that's a legitimate deal. Creatine is cheap by supplement standards, and that tracks.
What should you actually know?
If you're considering either of these products, here's what the research actually supports — without the TikTok gloss.
- Creatine monohydrate works. It's one of the few supplements with consistent, replicated evidence across hundreds of trials. A loading phase is optional; a daily maintenance dose is effective for most people. Timing matters less than consistency.
- Micronized creatine is not superior — it's just easier to mix. Don't pay a significant premium for it over standard monohydrate.
- Collagen peptides have real, if limited, evidence for joint and connective tissue support, particularly around exercise. They are not a complete protein replacement. If you're buying collagen for muscle gain, reconsider your expectations.
- Neither product is a peptide in the clinical or regulatory sense. Collagen peptides are a food-derived protein hydrolysate. Creatine is a naturally occurring compound. Neither requires a prescription, and neither carries the regulatory or safety considerations of research peptides like BPC-157 or CJC-1295.
- Combining creatine and collagen in one smoothie, as the creator suggests, is not harmful. There's no known negative interaction. Whether it's optimal depends entirely on your goals.
Bottom line: the creator didn't mislead you about anything dangerous. They just didn't tell you much of anything useful either.
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About the Creator
ADHD Deals · TikTok creator
5.9K views on this video
I didn't know, but I'm glad they are! 💪💪 #collagenpeptides #creatine #tiktokmademebuyit
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers based on this video and our medical team review.
What does the video say about creatine monohydrate has over 500 peer-reviewed studies behind it —?
Creatine monohydrate has over 500 peer-reviewed studies behind it — Kreider et al. (2017, JISSN) confirmed it is safe and effective for increasing strength and power in healthy adults.
What does the video say about micronized creatine dissolves more easily?
Micronized creatine dissolves more easily but performs identically to standard monohydrate in the body — Antonio & Ciccone (2013) found no uptake or performance difference.
What does the video say about collagen peptides lack tryptophan, making them an incomplete protein source?
Collagen peptides lack tryptophan, making them an incomplete protein source — they should not replace whey or other complete proteins for muscle-building goals.
What does the video say about shaw et al. (2017) found collagen supplementation?
Shaw et al. (2017) found collagen supplementation is most effective for connective tissue when taken before exercise with vitamin C — random timing in a smoothie may reduce that specific benefit.
What does the video say about neither collagen peptides nor creatine?
Neither collagen peptides nor creatine are peptides in the clinical or regulatory sense — they carry no prescription requirements and are categorically different from research peptides like BPC-157 or ipamorelin.
What does the video say about the creator made no health claims beyond implying general usefulness?
The creator made no health claims beyond implying general usefulness — a notable absence of the overclaiming common in supplement TikTok, though also an absence of any genuinely useful consumer information.
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