Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body, providing structure to skin, bones, tendons and ligaments. Marketing around collagen supplements has exploded, but the science is more nuanced than the advertisements suggest.
Collagen synthesis requires specific building blocks and cofactors: amino acids (primarily glycine, proline and hydroxyproline), Vitamin C as an essential cofactor, zinc for enzyme function, and adequate protein intake.
Our formula provides Vitamin C (20mg) and Zinc Citrate (2.7mg) — two direct collagen synthesis cofactors. We do not claim to contain collagen itself. Some marketing materials for gummy supplements imply collagen or hyaluronic acid content; our Supplement Facts panel contains neither, and we believe honesty serves you better than implication.
Research on hydrolyzed collagen peptides (5–10g daily) shows some promise for skin hydration and elasticity. However, whether your body directs ingested collagen peptides specifically to skin versus other tissues is not fully established.
Support your body's own collagen production with adequate Vitamin C, zinc, protein and sun protection. This is the approach Gelagen takes — providing the cofactors rather than the finished protein.