About Collagen

Collagen is a structural protein that plays a crucial role in supporting the integrity of skin, cartilage, bones, and connective tissues. It is the most abundant protein in the human body and is essential for maintaining skin elasticity and joint health.

Official resources

Fact sheets from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements related to this ingredient group.

Dietary Supplement Label Database

Ingredient group data in NutriNav is aligned with the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).

DSLD group id
3167

At a glance

Approval status

GRAS

Compare All Forms

16 forms

Compare supplement forms of Collagen by absorption quality and what your body actually gets from each:

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Form Absorption Steps to absorb Notes Action
Chicken Collagen (Type II)

Targeted joint support from chicken cartilage; often labeled...

  • CAS: 9007-34-5
  • Label category: natural
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Collagen
  • Label category: natural
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Collagen (mixed)
  • DSLD group id: 2740
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collagen (unknown source)
  • DSLD group id: 1463
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Collagen (unspecified)
  • DSLD group id: 2283
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Collagen Hydrolysate

Hydrolyzed for improved solubility and absorption.

  • CAS: 92113-31-0
  • Label category: Natural (Animal connective tissue)
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Marine Collagen Peptides

Derived from fish; supports skin, joint, and bone health

  • CAS: 9064-67-9
  • Label category: natural
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Peptan (Collagen Peptides)

Hydrolyzed collagen peptides for joint, skin, and bone suppo...

  • CAS: 9064-67-9
  • Label category: natural
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Type II Collagen Peptides (Hydrolyzed)

Supports joint comfort and cartilage health.

  • CAS: 9064-67-9 (for collagen, hydrolysates)
  • Label category: natural
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Verisol (Bioactive Collagen Peptides)

Clinically studied bioactive collagen peptides for skin, hai...

  • CAS: 9064-67-9 (for collagen hydrolysate)
  • Label category: natural
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Also appears on labels as

Additional names seen on supplement labels for forms of this ingredient (beyond the main aliases above).

Avian Collagen Type II, Cartilage Collagen Peptides, Collagen (mixed), collagen (unknown source), Collagen (unspecified), Collagen Peptides Powder, Collagen Type II (Chicken Sternum), Fish Scale Collagen, Marine-Sourced Collagen, Marine Hydrolysate, Native Type II Collagen, protein, UC-II (when referring to a specific undenatured form, but hydrolyzed is different), Undenatured Chicken Collagen Type II

Type: Peptides

Category for Peptides ingredients

Potential Benefits

Benefits associated with Collagen forms:

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Potential Side Effects

Side effects associated with Collagen forms:

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What does the research say?

Numerous studies have indicated that marine collagen supplementation can improve skin hydration, elasticity, and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Research has shown that collagen peptides can stimulate the body's own collagen production and may also support joint health.