콜라겐 3개월, 효과 보는 사람과 못 보는 사람의 차이

[YakAl's 3-Line Summary💊]

The smaller the size of collagen, the better it absorbs. 500 daltons or lessis best.
If skin is your concern, choose Type 1 collagen; if joints are your concern, choose Type 2 collagen.
Together with vitamin C, taking 2~3g per day consistently for 3 months or longer is how you'll see results.

Hello, I'm 'Hu' from YakAl!

Collagen! There are so many products these days because it's said to be good for skin elasticity, wrinkle improvement, and joint health.

But honestly, haven't you wondered?

"if this actually works?.."
"or if it's just an expensive protein supplement?.."

So today I'm going to easily break down collagen types, absorption rates, and effective intake methods.

콜라겐의 종류부터 흡수율, 효과적인 섭취법까지 쉽게 정리해볼게요

What is collagen anyway?

Collagen is a protein that supports our body, found in skin, bones, tendons, muscles, and blood vessels In other words, it's like the body's support structure.

Here's one surprising fact, One-third of the protein in our body is collagen!

But the problem is that collagen decreases as we age.

One reason skin loses elasticity, joints become stiff, and hair becomes thinner is exactly this collagen decrease.

피부가 탄력을 잃고, 관절이 뻣뻣해지고, 머리카락이 가늘어지는 이유 중 하나가 바로 이 콜라겐 감소 때문이에요

Collagen comes in different types

Not all collagens are the same.

Collagen is broadly divided into Type 1 and Type 2, and they have different uses.

Type 1 collagen: is found in skin, bones, blood vessels, and tendons. → helps with skin elasticity and wrinkle improvement.
Type 2 collagen: is abundant in cartilage and joints. → helps with joint health.

1형 콜라겐은 피부 탄력, 주름! 2형 콜라겐은 관절 건강에 좋아요

To summarize once more, here's what to choose!

Concern	Choice
Skin elasticity, wrinkles	Type 1 collagen
Joint pain, stiffness	Type 2 collagen

Is all oral collagen the same?

Here's something important. The larger the collagen, the worse it absorbs.

So the types differ depending on how finely it's broken down.

Size is 'expressed in units called daltons (Da)'and the smaller the number, the finer it's been broken down.

Type	Size	Absorption Rate	Characteristics
1st Generation (General Collagen)	3,000 daltons or more	Low	Extracted from pork/beef, Slow absorption
2nd Generation (Finely Broken Down Collagen)	1,000 daltons or less	Moderate	Extracted from fish, Fast absorption
3rd Generation (Very Finely Broken Down Collagen)	500 daltons or less	High	90% or higher absorption rate!

The 3rd generation is broken down into 2-3 amino acids, so it's also called 'tripeptide collagen'.

So what's the conclusion? → The smaller the collagen size, the higher the absorption rate. â That's why 500 daltons or less tripeptide collagen is most effective!

콜라겐은 크기가 작을수록(500달톤 이하) 흡수율이 높아요

💡 Tip: Don't choose low-molecular collagen just by looking at advertisements!

👉 [Check how to choose it properly without falling for marketing].

3 Ways to Increase Collagen Absorption Rate

Not everything you eat gets absorbed. To see real results, how you take it matters too.

1. Take it with vitamin C

For collagen to be made in our body, vitamin C is essential.

When choosing a collagen product, it's better to choose one that includesvitamin C .

2. Choose tripeptide form

As mentioned earlier,, collagen that's been finely broken down to 500 daltons or less tripeptide collagen has the highest absorption rate.

When buying a collagen product, 'check for labels like 'low-molecular' or 'tripeptide'', '500Da' !

3. 2~3g per day, Take it consistently

You shouldn't expect short-term results from collagen.

You need to take it consistently for 3-6 months or longer before you see changes in your skin or joints.

약사가 알려주는, 콜라겐 흡수율 높이는 3가지 방법

💡 Tip: Curious about when the best time to take collagen is?

👉 [Check out pharmacist Hu's real morning collagen routine].

💬 Does oral collagen actually work?

Let me summarize!

✅ Not everything gets absorbed unconditionally. But finely broken down tripeptide collagen is quite effective.
✅ Taking it with vitamin C increases its effectiveness.
✅ Fish collagen has better absorption than pork/beef collagen.
✅ Taking it consistently helps your skin and joint health.

In the end, the key is choosing a good product + taking it consistently.

먹는 콜라겐, 효과 있을까요? 약사가 직접 알려드려요

💡 Tip: If you're curious about other supplements that pharmacists personally take?

👉 [check out the supplement combination recommended by 100 pharmacists].

This was YakAl's pharmacist Hu 🙌