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Matt Hough – Director & Founder of CollagenX

Matt Hough is an Australian entrepreneur, business leader and Director & Founder of CollagenX, an Australian nutrition company specialising in evidence-based collagen peptides and nutritional products for healthy ageing, muscle health, mobility, recovery and sports nutrition.

Matt’s work focuses on translating scientific research and nutritional evidence into practical, transparent and purpose-driven nutritional formulations. He is closely involved in product development, formulation, ingredient selection, research, quality, regulatory considerations and the strategic development of CollagenX.

His particular areas of interest include collagen peptides, protein nutrition, muscle health and anabolic resistance, healthy ageing, connective tissue, tendon and joint health, recovery, glycine, leucine and sports nutrition.

Matt also draws on a background in business management, quality systems, regulatory compliance and health-sector operations. His approach to nutrition is grounded in evidence, meaningful ingredient selection, appropriate dosing, product quality and transparency.

Through the CollagenX blog, Matt explores the science behind collagen, protein and nutritional supplementation, helping consumers better understand the research, ingredients and formulation decisions behind the products they use.

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SUGAR IS BAD. RIGHT? NOT SO FAST.

SUGAR IS BAD. RIGHT? NOT SO FAST.

Matt Hough

Think sugar has no place in a protein powder? The science tells a more complicated story. Discover how carbohydrate, amino acids, insulin and exercise interact, and why the amount of carbohydrate in a protein powder deserves more than a simple "sugar is bad" verdict.

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The Truth About Clinically Proven Collagen: Why Most Brands Can't Show You the Science

The Truth About Clinically Proven Collagen: Why Most Brands Can't Show You the Science

Matt Hough

Most Collagen Brands Can't Prove Their Claims. Here's Why CollagenX Can.Most collagen brands promise healthier skin, stronger joints and healthier ageing—but can they prove the collagen inside their product actually delivers those benefits? This cornerstone article explores one of the biggest misconceptions in the collagen industry: that all collagen is supported by the same science. Discover why scientific evidence belongs to the specific collagen ingredient that was studied, why ingredient transparency matters, and how Peptan® has built one of the world's most comprehensive published research portfolios across skin, joints, bone, exercise recovery, gut health, sleep and collagen absorption. Learn the four questions every consumer should ask before buying any collagen supplement and why CollagenX exclusively chooses clinically researched Peptan® collagen peptides.

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Why Menopause Makes You Lose Muscle and Gain Fat: The Ray Peat Explanation

Why Menopause Makes You Lose Muscle and Gain Fat: The Ray Peat Explanation

Matt Hough

Menopause can change far more than your hormones. Discover Ray Peat’s unconventional perspective on why women may lose muscle, gain fat and struggle with energy during perimenopause and menopause. Explore the science behind these changes and practical, evidence-informed strategies to support muscle, metabolism and energy.

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