Are All Collagen the Same?

While 28 different types of collagen do exist—differentiated by where in the body it's sourced and its amino acid structure—Dr. Bitz explains that they're all still the same protein. "When you ingest collagen, you're rebuilding all of your own collagen in the body, not just Type 1 or 3, but every type," he explains.

Which type of collagen is best?

Collagen peptides are usually considered the best form of collagen for ingestion. Collagen peptides are usually considered the best form of collagen for ingestion. Hydrolyzed collagen should be taken if a person wants to take a collagen supplement.

Does it matter what type of collagen you take?

In other words the collagen peptides specifically trigger collagen production in joint tissues. So unless you are consuming Type 2 undenatured or matrix collagen specifically for joints, then the type of collagen you take won't matter.