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Collagen

TL;DR

Collagen supports skin elasticity, reduces wrinkles, and strengthens hair and nails. It promotes joint health, improves bone density, and aids gut health.

Overview

Collagen supports skin elasticity, reduces wrinkles, and strengthens hair and nails. It promotes joint health, improves bone density, and aids gut health. Found in bone broth, fish, and supplements.

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products in our database contain Collagen

Source · MoodStack database

Compound forms

Collagen comes in several molecular forms. Each absorbs and acts differently.

Collagen

Bioavailability

80%

Typical dose

Collagen Peptides Type I & III (from bovine hide)

Hydrolyzed collagen from Bos taurus (hide)

Bioavailability

85%

Typical dose

Collagen Type I Hydrolysate

Hydrolyzed type I collagen peptides

Bioavailability

90%

Typical dose

2.5–15 g

Gelatin (Type A or B)

Partially hydrolyzed collagen

Bioavailability

70%

Typical dose

5–20 g

Hydrolysed Fish Collagen Peptides

Collagen hydrolysate from marine sources (Type I collagen)

Bioavailability

92%

Typical dose

Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptide

Mixture of short collagen-derived peptides (predominantly Gly–Pro–Hyp sequences)

Bioavailability

90%

Typical dose

2.5–15 g

Standardized Chicken Collagen (Undenatured Type II)

Undenatured type II collagen from Gallus gallus (chicken sternum cartilage)

Bioavailability

25%

Typical dose

Type I & III Hydrolysed Collagen Peptides

Hydrolysed Collagen (Type I & III)

Bioavailability

90%

Typical dose

Undenatured Type II Collagen

Native triple-helical type II collagen

Bioavailability

50%

Typical dose

Benefits

Supports skin, hair, and joint health

Dose guide

Typical range

250015000 mg

Based on 25 products in our database.

Products with Collagen

Interactions

synergistic. Vitamin C is an essential cofactor for prolyl hydroxylase and lysyl hydroxylase, enzymes required for collagen cross-linking and structural stability; without vitamin C, collagen cannot form properly (scurvy)

synergistic. Collagen provides structural scaffolding for skin and joints while hyaluronic acid retains water within the extracellular matrix; complementary mechanisms for skin hydration and joint lubrication

synergistic. Zinc is a cofactor for matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) that remodel collagen, and for collagenase enzymes involved in wound healing; adequate zinc ensures proper collagen turnover

synergistic. Collagen supports skin structure and elasticity while biotin supports keratin production for hair and nails; complementary beauty-from-within mechanisms

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