Life Extension, Collagen Peptides For Skin & Joints, 12 OzProduct Description Collagen plays a pivotal role in the structure of bones, joints and skin. But because collagen is a large molecule, its harder for your body to digest and absorb. Hydrolyzed collagen consists of smaller pieces of collagen (called collagen peptides). Together, they have the same type and amount of amino acids as a full collagen molecule but are easier for your body to digest and for your cells to assimilate. These amino acids can