Grass-fed collagen, explained: types I & III and why it matters

Collagen labels are full of jargon — “grass-fed,” “hydrolyzed,” “types I & III.” Here's what those words actually mean, minus the marketing.

“Grass-fed” — what it signals

Most collagen peptides come from bovine (cattle) hide. “Grass-fed” means the cattle were pasture-raised on grass rather than grain-fed. Many people prefer it for quality and sourcing reasons — it's a marker of how the source animal was raised.

“Hydrolyzed” — why it matters for absorption

Hydrolyzed collagen (a.k.a. collagen peptides) has been broken down into smaller chains, which the body can absorb more readily than whole collagen. Practically, it also means the powder dissolves cleanly in liquid instead of clumping.

Types I and III

Collagen comes in several types. Type I is the most abundant in skin, hair, nails, tendons and bone; Type III often works alongside it in skin and connective tissue. Together they're the types most associated with skin, hair and nail support* — which is why beauty-focused collagen leans on them.

How to use a peptide powder

One level scoop into 8–10 oz of chilled water, coffee or a smoothie, stir ~5 seconds, and drink. Unflavored versions add ~20 g of collagen without changing the taste of your drink. Daily consistency is what makes it count.

Our peptide

élixir is grass-fed, hydrolyzed collagen (types I & III), unflavored, and mixes clear in seconds — collagen you simply stir into your day.

*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.