Collagen supplements are having a major moment thanks to promises of restoring the protein we’ve lost back into our skin, hair, and bones. But do they actually work? Or are they just another Insta-famous beauty product trap that we’ve fallen for?

The answer may be in supplements (at least if your feed has anything to say on the matter), but it isn’t as simple as popping a pill or drinking a smoothie. Ahead we help you come to a conclusion.