Hydrolyzed gelatin starts as collagen that gets broken into smaller peptides. Your body digests these tidier protein pieces more easily than whole collagen. You might see it sold as collagen peptides.
Take the powder stirred into water, coffee, or a smoothie, usually once daily. The amino acid profile supplies the building blocks for connective tissue, which supports skin elasticity, comfortable joints, and bone strength.
Skip this supplement if you react to bovine or porcine sources. People with kidney disorders should avoid it because of the high protein load.