why do people take Oral Collagen? Why do doctors recommend it?

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Considering collagen is just a regular protein shouldnt it be digested into amino acids before being absorbed and have no medical/cosmetic effect beyond being a source of protein just like eating a steak or an egg?

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My college forensic bio professor told us that collagen either cannot be or is poorly absorbed through the stomach, I can’t remember which. But I do know he told us it was a scam

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