Here is what I found. And what no doctor ever told me.

As women, when we go through perimenopause and post-menopause, our estrogen levels naturally begin to drop. 

When estrogen drops, the body’s natural collagen production also slows down.

Collagen is very important for our joints. In fact, the cartilage in our joints is largely made of a protein called Type II collagen.

When we were in our 30s, our bodies easily repaired the daily "wear and tear" on our knees because we produced plenty of it. 

But now that our bodies produce less collagen, they cannot keep up with the daily wear. 

The cartilage starts to thin out.

So I did what most people would do. I started looking for a Type II collagen supplement to replace what my body was no longer producing.

That is when I learned something surprising about how collagen products are made.

There are two main forms of collagen used in supplements: hydrolyzed collagen and undenatured Type II collagen. 

Here's the Truth:

To make hydrolyzed collagen, manufacturers use high heat to completely break down and destroy the natural structure of the collagen molecule. 

It becomes "denatured"—shattered into tiny, disconnected pieces.

Because it is already broken before you even swallow it, your immune system cannot recognize it as joint cartilage. 

Your body simply digests it like an ordinary, expensive protein powder. 

It does absolutely nothing to signal your immune system to stop attacking your knees.

Most companies sell hydrolyzed collagen in big tubs. 

You take large scoops every day. 

The faster you finish the tub, the faster you have to buy another one.

That is how they make more money.