Collagen - It's Not Just Hype

But It Needs to Be the Right Type

By Dr. Joan van Wyngaard
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body, crucial for the health of your joints, skin, bones, tendons, and cartilage. As we age - or push our bodies through intense exercise - our natural collagen production declines. That’s why collagen supplementation has become such a hot topic. But not all collagen is created equal.

The Collagen Landscape: Types and Trends

There are at least 28 types of collagen, but the most relevant for human health are:

• Type I: Found in skin, bones, tendons. It’s the most abundant.
• Type II: Found in cartilage, vital for joint health.
• Type III: Found in skin, muscles, and blood vessels.

The current trend leans heavily on hydrolyzed collagen peptides - usually Type I and III - from bovine or marine sources. These peptides are chemically broken down for better absorption, but there’s a catch: You need large doses (usually 5 - 10g daily) to have a noticeable effect, and they simply provide the building blocks. Your body still needs to reassemble them into collagen - a process that becomes less efficient with age.

Worse, unless the product uses a trademarked, clinically validated collagen peptide, the benefits are often vague and limited to generic claims like "supports healthy skin and joints."

Eggshell Membrane: Smarter, More Natural Collagen

A smarter, cleaner alternative? Eggshell membrane.

Eggshell membrane is a natural, unhydrolyzed source of collagen - meaning it hasn't been chemically modified. It’s better absorbed in its native form and delivers a broader spectrum of collagen types:

Type I, III, V, and X – important not just for joints but also skin, tendons, and connective tissue. It also naturally contains glycosaminoglycans like chondroitin and hyaluronic acid - building blocks essential for cartilage resilience.

The Power of Type II Collagen: Where the Magic Happens

What really sets Joint Active apart is the inclusion of undenatured Type II collagen - a completely different mechanism.

Unlike other forms, undenatured Type II collagen doesn't get absorbed into your bloodstream for rebuilding. Instead, it interacts with your immune system in the gut to help halt the inflammatory destruction of cartilage. It works at the root level, helping to:

• Signal your body to stop breaking down cartilage
• Encourage the repair and rebuilding of joint tissue
• Reduce exercise-induced joint pain
• Support long-term joint comfort - even if you don’t have a diagnosed condition

And all this from just 40 mg per day.

Joint Active: A Smarter, More Complete Solution

Joint Active goes far beyond ordinary collagen supplements. It’s a multi-collagen, multi-targeted formula that supports your entire musculoskeletal system—joints, tendons, bones, and even skin.

Each daily capsule combines:

• Eggshell membrane collagen (Type I, III, V, X)
• Undenatured Type II collagen (40 mg)
• Boswellia serrata extract – for natural inflammation support
• Curcumin – a potent antioxidant for recovery and cellular health
• Vitamin K2 – to aid calcium absorption and bone mineralization

It’s highly absorbable, low-dose, and scientifically grounded. No scoops. No smoothies. No guesswork. Just one smart capsule a day.

Why settle for generic collagen when you can choose Joint Active?
It’s not just collagen - it’s joint care redefined.