Does gelatin capsule provide collagen?

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I take omega3 supplements , which is in gelatin capsules, somebody informed that capsule is made up of collagen. so i would like to ask does this capsule provide some collagen to be used by body.

following is the product description.

Carbamide Forte Salmon Fish Oil 1000mg Capsule with 300mg Omega 3 – 150 Capsules

NON ENTERIC COATED FOR BETTER ABSORPTION

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    Basically yes ,gelatin is made from heating collagen. However collagen is much more easily absorbed than gelatin. So if you want a collagen supplement, take collagen and dont rely on the gelatin shell which is minimal.

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