{"id":4884,"date":"2025-06-25T17:30:52","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:30:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/?p=4884"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:30:58","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:30:58","slug":"whats-the-difference-in-type-1-2-and-3-collagen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/beauty\/whats-the-difference-in-type-1-2-and-3-collagen\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s the Difference in Type 1, 2 and 3 Collagen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-style-logos-only is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BotanicChoice\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 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class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-tiktok  wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@botanicchoice\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16.708 0.027c1.745-0.027 3.48-0.011 5.213-0.027 0.105 2.041 0.839 4.12 2.333 5.563 1.491 1.479 3.6 2.156 5.652 2.385v5.369c-1.923-0.063-3.855-0.463-5.6-1.291-0.76-0.344-1.468-0.787-2.161-1.24-0.009 3.896 0.016 7.787-0.025 11.667-0.104 1.864-0.719 3.719-1.803 5.255-1.744 2.557-4.771 4.224-7.88 4.276-1.907 0.109-3.812-0.411-5.437-1.369-2.693-1.588-4.588-4.495-4.864-7.615-0.032-0.667-0.043-1.333-0.016-1.984 0.24-2.537 1.495-4.964 3.443-6.615 2.208-1.923 5.301-2.839 8.197-2.297 0.027 1.975-0.052 3.948-0.052 5.923-1.323-0.428-2.869-0.308-4.025 0.495-0.844 0.547-1.485 1.385-1.819 2.333-0.276 0.676-0.197 1.427-0.181 2.145 0.317 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In order to learn which one is right for you, it\u2019s important to understand what each type does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">&nbsp;Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body. As part of your connective tissue, it holds your bones, tendons, ligaments and skin in place. While your body makes collagen on its own, production slows with age. By age 40, production decreases by 25% and by age 60, it decreases by 50%. This leads to the breakdown of tissues associated with aging \u2013 wrinkled, sagging skin and weaker, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/best-joint-supplements-for-joint-pain\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"painful joints (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">painful joints<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Blog-Images-for-Newsletter-Email-2025-23-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10522\" style=\"width:304px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>There are at least 15 types of collagen, but 80-90% of the collagen in your body is made up of Types 1, 2 and 3.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\"    src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/collagen-1-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4993\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.6735395189003437;width:595px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/collagen-1-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/collagen-1-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/collagen-1-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/collagen-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Type 1<\/strong> Collagen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>Type 1<\/strong> is the most common type of collagen and makes up 90% of your hair, skin, and nails, making it a popular ingredient for beauty creams and supplements. Type 1 collagen is famous for minimizing fine lines, promoting skin elasticity, and keeping hair thick and nails strong. It\u2019s also important for organs, bones, spine, and ligaments and is even found in the GI tract. Type 1 consists of densely packed fibers and is the strongest type of collagen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Type 2<\/strong> Collagen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>Type 2<\/strong> is the major collagen found in cartilage, spinal disks and eyes. Type 2 consists of loosely packed fibers which help to cushion joints and keeps them strong and flexible. Type 2 also supplies naturally occurring glucosamine, chondroitin and hyaluronic acid and supports digestive and immune health as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Type 3<\/strong> Collagen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>Type 3<\/strong> is found in smaller amounts alongside Type 1, so there is a lot of overlap between what these two do. It\u2019s found in large quantities in your intestines, where it\u2019s vital for gut and immune health. Type 3 also plays a role in muscles, blood vessels and cardiovascular health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it\u2019s possible to obtain extra collagen from your diet through consuming animal bone cartilage and poultry skin, that can be unappealing, so many choose to supplement. Once you identify your specific goals, look for a high-quality <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Beauty-Care\/Vitamins-for-Hair\/Type-II-Collagen-Tablets-500-mg-30-tablets.axd\">collagen supplement<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/beauty-care\/botanic-spa\/new-improved-collagen-elastin-skin-cream-2-oz.axd\">cream<\/a><\/span> or <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/beauty-care\/wrinkle-creams\/soy-wrinkle-fighting-serum-1-oz.axd\">serum<\/a><\/span> based on your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Collagen\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Blog-Images-for-Newsletter-Email-2025-21.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10518\" style=\"width:889px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Collagen can be an incredible addition to your health but can also be confusing once you explore the various types. 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