Collagen
Hydrolyzed Collagen (Type I & III)
Also known as: Collagen hydrolysate
Broken-down collagen peptides for skin, hair, nails, and connective tissue. Most common form.
Primary uses
- Skin elasticity
- Joint support
- Hair/nails
- Gut lining
How it works
- Provides amino acid building blocks
- Stimulates collagen synthesis
- Supports fibroblast activity
Dosage
- Typical range
- 10-20g daily
- Timing
- Any time
- With food
- Optional
- Duration
- 8-12 weeks for skin effects
- Special populations
- Skin aging, joint support, athletes
Forms
- Powder
- Capsules
- Marine
Safety
Common side effects
- Mild GI (rare)
- Taste
Contraindications
- None
Evidence notes
Popular, growing evidence
Grade B: Some human trials support key claims; further confirmation needed.
Cited research for Hydrolyzed Collagen (Type I & III)
Clinical studies referenced across Formulate guides that mention hydrolyzed collagen (type i & iii). Each links to the full study page with PubMed source + the guides that cite it.
- García-Coronado JM, Martínez-Olvera L, Elizondo-Omaña RE, et al. (2019)International Orthopaedics
Effect of collagen supplementation on osteoarthritis symptoms: a meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials
- Proksch E, Segger D, Degwert J, et al. (2014)Skin Pharmacology and Physiology
Oral supplementation of specific collagen peptides has beneficial effects on human skin physiology: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study
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