if protein is broken down into peptides in the stomach/digestive tract, why would consuming something like “active collagen” do anything?

Question

I’m basically wondering like what effect is it having if it’s broken down into peptides in the stomach before absorption in the system, or is it one of those things that’s somehow absorbed by the bloodstream before digestion (like some medications)

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For complex proteins, taking oral supplements of something like collagen probably doesn’t do much. There is little scientific evidence to show that it helps, and most of those studies are funded by the companies trying to sell you the supplements.

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