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I heard that fermented collagen from algae is only one who is good , as animal collagen (from chicken) is not absorbed and not working. is this true?

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Dr. Cesar Sturla answered

Not absorbed: Collagen is a very large protein that is not absorbed unless is first hydrolyzed into amino acids. The source does not matter but may differ in composition.

Answered 2/10/2014

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A member asked:

I heard that fermented collagen from algae is only one who is good , as animal collagen (from chicken) is not absorbed and not working. is this true?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cesar Sturla answered

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