Dosage Lookup

Collagen

3.5

Strong

consensus

5-30g daily for skin health (Huberman). ~15g daily is the most commonly cited dose for skin elasticity. Johnson takes collagen peptides daily as part of his morning drink and breakfast. No specific dosage from other experts.

Based on expert consensus data from publicly available videos, not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any supplement.

Consensus Protocol

Dosage

5-30g daily for skin health (Huberman)
~15g daily is the most commonly cited dose for skin elasticity
Johnson takes collagen peptides daily as part of his morning drink and breakfast
No specific dosage from other experts

Form

Hydrolyzed collagen peptides (powder) for supplementation — better absorption than intact collagen
Bone broth as a whole-food source (Hyman)
Patrick uses hydrolyzed collagen powder in smoothies
Johnson uses collagen peptides in his Green Giant drink

Timing

Morning with meals is most common
Johnson takes it in his morning drink
Patrick adds it to her smoothie
Consistent daily intake is more important than specific timing

Notes

Always pair with vitamin C for collagen synthesis support
Collagen should not replace high-quality protein sources like whey or casein for muscle building — it has low leucine content
Bone broth may trigger histamine issues in sensitive individuals (Hyman)
The size of collagen peptides may influence absorption and bioavailability

Expert Positions

Andrew Huberman

Recommends for Skin Health

Peter Attia

Skeptical — Low-Quality Protein

Rhonda Patrick

Uses Personally in Smoothie

Bryan Johnson

Daily in Blueprint Protocol

Mark Hyman

Favors Bone Broth as Food Source

What Each Expert Says

Andrew Huberman

Recommends for Skin Health

Huberman covers collagen across 5 substantive videos, with a dedicated AMA comparing collagen vs. whey protein and a full skin health episode. He recommends collagen specifically for skin, not muscle — noting that whey is superior for muscle growth due to higher leucine content, while collagen shows 'potential benefits for skin elasticity and appearance.' He provides a dosage of 15g daily for skin and a broader range of 5-30g daily for skin thinning. He recommends pairing collagen with vitamin C, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid for skin rejuvenation.

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Common Questions

How much Collagen should you take?

What form of Collagen is best?

Hydrolyzed collagen peptides (powder) for supplementation — better absorption than intact collagen. Bone broth as a whole-food source (Hyman). Patrick uses hydrolyzed collagen powder in smoothies. Johnson uses collagen peptides in his Green Giant drink.

When should you take Collagen?

Morning with meals is most common. Johnson takes it in his morning drink. Patrick adds it to her smoothie. Consistent daily intake is more important than specific timing.

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