Collagen Guide

Collagen is a structural protein found throughout the body, including in skin, bones, cartilage, and connective tissues. Learn about hydrolyzed collagen, its supported uses, and what to consider when choosing a supplement.¹

✅ Reviewed by Jamieson's Science Team

Quick Answers

What is collagen?

Collagen is a structural protein found in tissues throughout the body, including skin, bones, and cartilage.

What is hydrolyzed collagen?

Hydrolyzed collagen is collagen that has been broken into smaller components and is also known as collagen hydrolysate or collagen peptides.¹

Can collagen support joints?

Yes. Health Canada recognizes hydrolyzed collagen for helping reduce osteoarthritis-related joint pain and support joint-pain management.¹

Where does supplemental collagen come from?

Health Canada recognizes hydrolyzed collagen sourced from bovine, porcine, fish, and chicken materials.¹

What is collagen?

Collagen is a protein that helps form the structure of tissues such as skin, bones, cartilage, and connective tissue. 

In supplements, collagen is often hydrolyzed into smaller peptides. Health Canada recognizes hydrolyzed collagen from bovine, porcine, fish, and chicken sources.¹

How does the body use collagen?


Hydrolyzed collagen provides amino acids that can be used in protein synthesis. Health Canada also recognizes it as a source of lysine, an essential amino acid involved in collagen formation.¹ 

For natural health products, Health Canada recognizes hydrolyzed collagen for helping manage joint pain, including joint pain associated with osteoarthritis.¹ Certain licensed collagen formulas may also have more specific skin-related claims depending on their formulation and evidence. 

Which health goals can collagen support?

Beauty

Certain hydrolyzed collagen formulas can support healthy skin and help improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and skin elasticity.²

Joint Support

Hydrolyzed collagen can help manage joint pain, including osteoarthritis-related joint pain.¹

Muscle Health

Hydrolyzed collagen provides amino acids involved in protein synthesis, including muscle protein synthesis.¹

How can collagen fit into your routine?

Collagen supplements are often used as part of beauty, joint, or active-lifestyle routines. 

  • Beauty routines: Certain collagen formulas may support skin appearance and elasticity.² 
  • Joint support: Hydrolyzed collagen may help manage joint pain over time.¹ 
  • Active lifestyles: Collagen provides amino acids involved in protein synthesis.¹ 
  • Be consistent: Joint-support benefits may take several months to assess.¹

*It is important to consult your trusted healthcare practitioner before adding any new natural health supplement to your routine. 

What should you look for in a collagen supplement?

Start with what you need, then choose a product that fits your life.

  • Know your goal: Look for a formula designed for beauty, joints, or another specific use. 
  • Check the source: Review whether the collagen is bovine, marine, porcine, or chicken-derived.¹ 
  • Check the amount: Compare collagen provided per serving and follow the product directions. 
  • Review the formula: Some products combine collagen with biotin, hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, calcium, or other ingredients. 
  • Choose your format: Jamieson offers gummies, caplets, capsules, and liquids. 
  • Look for an NPN: Choose a licensed natural health product with an eight-digit NPN. 
  • Look for quality: Jamieson products are backed by the Jamieson 360 Quality Promise. 

For more than 100 years, Jamieson has combined scientific expertise with rigorous quality testing. Every product is backed by the Jamieson 360 Quality Promise. 

*It is important to consult your trusted healthcare practitioner before adding any new natural health supplement to your routine.  

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FAQs
What is hydrolyzed collagen?

Hydrolyzed collagen is collagen that has been broken down into smaller peptides. Health Canada also recognizes the terms collagen hydrolysate and collagen peptides.¹

What sources of collagen are used in supplements?

Health Canada recognizes hydrolyzed collagen derived from bovine skin, porcine skin or bone, fish skin or bone, and chicken cartilage.¹

Does collagen help with joint pain?

Yes. Health Canada recognizes hydrolyzed collagen for helping reduce osteoarthritis-related joint pain and helping manage joint pain.¹

Sources

1. Health Canada. Hydrolyzed Collagen Monograph. Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate. Updated March 28, 2024.[Text Wrapping Break]https://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/dbImages/mono_hydrolyzed-collagen_english.pdf 

2. Health Canada. Licensed Natural Health Products Database — Hydrolyzed collagen product information, NPN 80030385.[Text Wrapping Break]https://health-products.canada.ca/lnhpd-bdpsnh/info?licence=80030385 

3. Health Canada. Natural Health Products Ingredients Database — Hydrolyzed Collagen.[Text Wrapping Break]https://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/ingredReq?id=4624