Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides is one of the best-selling supplements in the world, and the research on hydrolyzed collagen peptides is real, multiple studies show measurable skin benefits from consistent use. The category is credible.

H2Glow's approach is different: instead of exogenous collagen peptides, the HydraCollagen Matrix delivers L-Glycine, L-Proline, and L-Lysine HCl, the three amino acids your fibroblast cells use to synthesize collagen internally. Combined with 250mg of Sodium Hyaluronate (absent from Vital Proteins), Vitamin C, and a dedicated electrolyte complex, H2Glow is a more complete skin hydration system.

Vital Proteins uses hydrolyzed collagen peptides, short amino acid chains from broken-down collagen that the body absorbs and that a growing body of human research links to skin elasticity and hydration, typically at servings of 10g or more per day. It is a well-studied approach with real evidence behind it.

H2Glow takes a different route to the same goal. The HydraCollagen Matrix supplies the three amino acids collagen is built from, L-Glycine, L-Proline, and L-Lysine HCl at 500mg each, the raw materials fibroblasts draw on for collagen synthesis. This approach is plant-based rather than animal-derived, stable at room temperature in a drink format, and paired with the Vitamin C that collagen synthesis requires as a co-factor. Two philosophies, peptides and precursors, both aimed at supporting the body's own collagen production.

*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. Individual results vary. Vital Proteins is a registered trademark of Nestlé Health Science.