Collagen Advanced

Name: Youtheory Collagen Advanced
Brand: Youtheory
Price: 18.99 USD
Availability: InStock

OverhypedCollagen-6 Hype

A budget collagen supplement with Types 1, 2, and 3 collagen plus Vitamin C. Affordable, but the multi-type collagen marketing overstates the science. Your body breaks collagen into amino acids regardless of 'type' — the numbering is mostly marketing.

62/ 100

Biorank Score

Independently ranked

62/ 100

Biorank Score

Independently ranked by Biorank Laboratories

Our Verdict

Overhyped

Youtheory earns a 6-point hype penalty — the most in the collagen category — for the 'Types 1, 2, and 3' marketing that implies targeted tissue benefits without scientific basis. Collagen is broken down into amino acids during digestion regardless of type. The low transparency score reflects undisclosed sourcing and peptide specificity. The value score is relatively good because at least it is cheap, but you may be paying for expensive glycine (the dominant amino acid in collagen, available for pennies).

Key Findings

6-point hype penalty: 'Types 1, 2, 3' marketing implies targeted tissue benefits without scientific basis
Your body hydrolyzes all collagen into amino acids — the 'type' is irrelevant after digestion
Positive collagen studies used specific bioactive peptides (Verisol, FORTIGEL), not generic hydrolyzed collagen
Budget-friendly at $0.47/serving, but glycine powder achieves the same amino acid delivery for less
Six tablets per serving is an unusually high pill burden

Evidence Analysis

Collagen peptide supplementation has mixed evidence. Zdzieblik et al. (2015) showed 5g collagen peptides improved body composition and muscle strength in elderly men. Proksch et al. (2014) found collagen peptides improved skin elasticity in women after 8 weeks. However, these studies used specific bioactive collagen peptides (Verisol, FORTIGEL), not generic 'Types 1, 2, 3' collagen. The multi-type marketing is misleading: your body hydrolyzes all collagen into amino acids (primarily glycine, proline, hydroxyproline) during digestion. The 'type' distinction refers to collagen's role in the body, not a meaningful difference in supplemental form. Youtheory does not specify whether it uses bioactive peptides or generic hydrolyzed collagen.

Ingredient Breakdown

Ingredient	Dose	Effective Dose	Adequacy	Verdict
Hydrolyzed Collagen (Types 1, 2, 3)	6g	5-15g (specific peptides)		Adequate
Vitamin C	90mg	75-500mg		Adequate

True Cost Analysis

Properly Dosed -- What You Pay Is What You Get

Listed Price

$0.47/serving

$14.10/month at 1 serving/day

True Cost Per Effective Dose

$0.47/effective dose

$14.10/month for effective dosing

Value Score

Decent value

Where It Falls Short

'Types 1, 2, 3' marketing implies targeted benefits without evidence. Does not specify bioactive peptide forms (Verisol, FORTIGEL) used in positive studies. Six tablets per serving is a significant pill burden. Generic hydrolyzed collagen is mostly glycine — an amino acid you can get from bone broth or glycine powder at a fraction of the cost. Long-term benefit beyond what adequate protein intake provides is unproven.