What to Check on a Collagen Supplement Label
How to read a collagen supplement label: serving size, collagen amount, supporting nutrients and what the research measures.
Comparing collagen supplements starts with the label. The Supplement Facts panel tells you the serving size, how much collagen you get and what else is working alongside it.
Check the serving, then the amount
Read the Supplement Facts panel and directions together. Ingredient quantities are listed per serving; a serving may contain more than one gummy, capsule or scoop. Compare products using the same serving basis.
Look at the complete ingredient list
Look for the collagen source, the amount per serving and the supporting nutrients, like vitamin C and hyaluronic acid, along with the allergen information.
Know what the research measures
Collagen studies usually look at skin hydration, elasticity and fine lines after several weeks of daily use, so consistency matters more than any single serving.
Explore It Girl products
Try It Girl Peptide Lollipops, with 7,000 mg collagen peptides, 500 mg hyaluronic acid and 500 mg vitamin C in every pop, or browse the It Girl collection. Every formula has its full Supplement Facts on its product page. Questions? Contact It Girl Vitamins.
For general information on supplement labels, see the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements consumer guide.
