Collagen Types

Type I collagen, found in fish skin, chicken skin, and bone broth, supports skin elasticity, bone strength, and hair health. Type II collagen, found in chicken cartilage, supports joint health and cartilage repair. No single food covers all collagen subtypes, making variety in dietary collagen sources important. No single food covers all collagen subtypes, making variety in collagen sources important. Type I and III collagen are found in fish skin, chicken skin, and bone broth, and support skin elasticity, bone strength, and blood vessels. Type V and X collagen are rare, found in organ meats and egg membrane, and support cellular structure, bone development, and eye health. Type II collagen, derived from chicken cartilage such as boiled chicken legs, provides joint support and aids cartilage repair. Multi-collagen supplements providing several collagen types simultaneously, often with added vitamin C, are available as a supplementation option.