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

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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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Collagen supplements usually don’t have all the wonderful benefits people claim. You are correct that it will mostly be broken down into component parts before reaching the blood stream. It might have the benefit of having nearly the same ratio as what the body may need to synth it, but whether that matters much if you get sufficient general dietary protein is probably not all that likely.