Meta Information

ID:collagen-peptides

Name:Collagen Peptides

Schema Version:1.5

Title

Collagen Peptides

Alternate Names

• Hydrolyzed Collagen

Intervention Type

therapeutic_agent

Expected Cost Mean

Low Cost:

20

High Cost:

50

Cost Type:

monthly

Description:

Cost for a 30-day supply of high-quality hydrolyzed collagen powder.

Summary

Collagen peptides are short chains of amino acids derived from animal collagen, primarily providing glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline. The healthspan hypothesis is that supplementing these specific amino acids supports the integrity of connective tissues like skin, joints, and bones, which degrade with age, potentially mitigating age-related decline in mobility and skin health.

Purpose

Supports connective tissue integrity for skin and joint health.

Card Summary

A protein supplement providing key amino acids to support age-related decline in skin, joint, and bone integrity.

Drug Class

Drugs In Class

Empty Array

Impact

Score:

4.5

Justification:

Targeted benefits for skin elasticity and joint comfort, not a core longevity pathway.

Evidence

Grade:

A

Score:

8.5

Justification:

Multiple human RCTs and meta-analyses confirm benefits for skin and joint health.

Safety

Score:

2.5

Justification:

Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) food product with minimal reported side effects.

Flags

• Source matters; look for third-party testing for heavy metals.
• Not a complete protein; should not replace other dietary protein sources.
• Individuals with histamine intolerance may experience reactions.
• Vegans/vegetarians should note this is an animal-derived product.

Verdict

A safe, targeted intervention for improving skin and joint health.

Created

2026-04-23T23:12:19.859864Z

Model

Gemini 3.1 Pro (High)

Delivery

Route:

multiple

Scope:

• systemic

Is Skin Health

True

Indication

Focus:

healthspan

Description:

Collagen peptides are short chains of amino acids derived from animal collagen, primarily providing glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline. The healthspan hypothesis is that supplementing these specific...

Typical Protocol

• Daily intake of 10-20 grams of hydrolyzed collagen peptides, often mixed into a beverage.