KEEPS SKIN YOUNG, PROMOTES HEALTHY AGING* - Collagen makes up 75 to 80 percent of the skin. The middle layer of the skin is called the dermis and is where the collagen elastic tissue can be found. This layer gives the skin its fullness and plumpness. Studies show that regularly ingesting hydrolyzed collagen can support overall skin health and combat the effects of aging. Collagen can reduce the appearance of wrinkles, increase skin hydration and smoothness, and support skin elasticity.(1)(2) STRENGTHENS JOINTS, BONES, TENDONS, MUSCLES, HAIR AND NAILS* - Research Labs Collagen Peptides strengthens your joints, tendons, muscles and bones making them more resilient to injury and reducing recovery time after workouts. Research shows that taking hydrolyzed collagen makes joints more flexible reducing joint pain and boosts the density of cartilage. A 2008 study found that athletes who took hydrolyzed collagen saw an improvement in joint pain after just 6 months. (3) Other studies show that hydrolyzed collagen helps with back and knee pain.(4)(5) Collagen also increases the amount of calcium in your bones and also helps form new bones.(6) HEALS YOUR GUT* - Collagen repairs and strengthens stomach and intestinal lining which helps ease leaky guy syndrome helping your body absorb nutrients.(7)(8) IMPROVES SLEEP* - Glycine which is an amino acid in collagen which assists you in sleeping better and more deeply. One study found that people with sleep troubles fell asleep quicker, deeper, and had less daytime drowsiness when given glycine before bed.(9) MAX ABSORBTION - Research Labs Hydrolyzed Collagen is highly bioavailable which means it is easily and rapidly absorbed into the body. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.