Which collagen do I need?
Which collagen
do I need?
Not all collagens do the same thing, and the difference isn't in the dose: it's in where it goes in. Answer two questions and we'll tell you which one is right for you — including when you don't need any.
What do you want to improve?
How are you with routines?
Why the route matters
more than the milligrams
Most of the collagen taken as a powder or capsule breaks down in the digestive system before it reaches where it's needed. That's why the grams on the label don't tell the whole story.
Absorption figures for The Everyday Lab routes of administration, compared against the typical range reported for hydrolyzed collagen taken by the digestive route. Results may vary from person to person.
What no
comparison tool tells you
Collagen is not magic
No collagen replaces sleeping well, eating enough protein or using sunscreen. If those three aren't there, a supplement isn't going to make up for them. Visible changes usually take around 6 weeks of consistent use — anyone who promises you results in a week is selling you hot air.
When you don't need it
If you're under 25 and have no specific complaint, your natural collagen production is probably fine and your money goes further on sunscreen. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding or under medical treatment, check first.
These products are food supplements. They are not medicines and they do not replace medical treatment. Results may vary.
