Most people who are interested in collagen supplements are looking for a way to fight the visible signs of aging and bring a new level of health to their skin. They may have also heard how collagen is the primary building block of connective tissue — meaning that it is an integral part of their joints, tendons, and artery walls as well.

But let's face it - it's the promise of beautiful skin that has made collagen one of the most talked about nutritional supplements on the market today. Unfortunately, despite the hype, most collagen products out there do not follow the science; they are just not built on how the body produces and utilizes collagen. So, while other products may tout that they are derived from Type I or Type II or Type III collagen, they do not explain that merely drinking more collagen does not mean your body will make, utilize, and reap the benefits of collagen.

For the record, the Bioactive Collagen Peptides in MyCollagen^™ are derived from Type I collagen, which is the kind of collagen found most abundantly in your skin.

However, just adding more collagen to your body has not been shown to actually increase your skin's collagen content. Bioactive Collagen Peptides stimulate the fibroblast cells in the dermal layer of your skin, which spurs collagen production.* This higher dermal collagen content helps your body fight back against the effects of time and environment on your skin.

Many collagen products may make these claims — but they don't have the scientific data to back them up.