Collagen supplements: types, peptides, and an honest look at amounts
By Melt Daily ·
Collagen is one of the most popular beauty supplements there is. It is also one where the format really changes the amount. Here is what collagen is, what the word peptides means, and how our DEW strip compares with a scoop of powder.
What collagen is
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body. It is a major building block of skin, tendons, ligaments, bones and connective tissue. The body makes its own collagen from amino acids in the food you eat, and that natural production gradually slows with age.
What collagen peptides are
Collagen peptides, also called hydrolyzed collagen, are collagen that has been broken down into smaller pieces. Breaking it down makes collagen dissolve easily, which is why peptides are the form used in powders, drinks and strips. Supplement collagen is usually sourced from animals, such as cows or fish.
Types I, II and III
You may see collagen types on labels. Type I is the most common in skin and bone, type II is found mainly in cartilage, and type III often appears alongside type I in skin. Many beauty collagen products focus on types I and III.
The honest part: amounts
DEW contains 100 mg of collagen peptides. Many collagen powders contain several grams per scoop, which is far more. A strip simply cannot hold that much. If a high daily amount of collagen is your goal, a powder is the better tool, and we would rather tell you that than overpromise.
What DEW offers instead is ease: a mango strip with collagen peptides and vitamin E, nothing to mix or wash up, that fits in a bag. Some people use it on busy days, and some pair it with collagen-rich foods or a powder at home.
Why vitamin E is in DEW
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant in the body, helping protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. DEW contains 6 mg of vitamin E, which is 40% of the 15 mg Daily Value.
DEW and GLOW together
DEW and GLOW are built to work as a pair, which is why they come together as our Glow Pack. GLOW covers biotin, folate and vitamin D3. DEW covers collagen peptides and vitamin E. Their ingredients do not overlap, so they stack without doubling anything up.
The routine around it
Daily sunscreen, not smoking, enough sleep and enough protein in your diet all matter for skin. A strip is a nice extra on top of those basics, not a replacement for them.
If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or managing a health condition, check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding a supplement.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
