Collagen is found in all of our connective tissues, tendons, ligaments and bones with its purpose being to provide these body parts with their strength, structure and elasticity. Our body’s natural collagen production begins to decline by about 1-2% around the age of 25, which is why we recommend introducing ingestible collagen to your diet. We source our grass-fed, pasture-raised bovine hide from Brazil to ensure a high quality and sustainable source of this powerful ingredient. Original Collagen Peptides with Hyaluronic Acid + Vitamin C is VitalProtein exclusive product. Collagen supports healthy hair, nails, skin and joints**; Vitamin C helps promote the body’s natural collagen production and promotes a more youthful appearance**. Our collagen contains 18 amino acids and is characterized by the predominance of glycine, proline and hydroxyproline. This very specific composition of amino acids, provides Vital Proteins’ collagen with functional properties that can not be found with other protein sources.