Inclusion criteria:
Diagnosis of unilateral or bilateral grade 1 or 2 meniscal tear for more than 3 months
No history of any serious acute trauma to the knee
No X-ray or MRI evidence of osteoarthritis
Non-vegetarian
Willingness to participate in all visits and tests foreseen for the study
Exclusion criteria:
Any history of trauma, fracture or surgery on the index joint
Evidence or history of clinically significant hematologic, renal, endocrine, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, hepatic, neurologic diseases or malignancies within the last 5 years
Active viral or bacterial infection according to clinical examination
Knee surgery within the last 12 months or planned surgery within the working period
Intra-articular injections (cortisol, hyaluronic acid, etc.) within the last 6 months
Taking supplements such as hydrolyzed collagen, glucosamine or chondroitin in the last 6 months
Intolerance to protein-based foods or supplements, pregnant or breastfeeding, and alcohol dependence