Vital Proteins is the Official Collagen Partner of the 2026 US Open, bringing its approach to everyday wellness to one of tennis’s biggest stages. The partnership puts collagen and active-lifestyle nutrition in the spotlight during a tournament defined by movement, endurance and recovery.
And the celebrity-loved collagen powder might be the key to stronger, longer hair and nails. Even Jennifer Aniston is a fan!
Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Jenna Queller told E! collagen is an essential part of maintaining strong and youthful hair, skin, and nails. But what does that mean if your closest relationship with tennis is watching the US Open from the couch?
You don’t need to be an elite athlete to be interested in the ingredients behind an active lifestyle. And collagen, in particular, has become a staple for people looking to support hair, skin, nails, joints and more.
What is collagen and what does it do?
According to Dr. Queller, “collagen is the most abundant protein in the body and serves as a critical building block for our skin, hair, nails, joints, and connective tissue.”
It’s responsible for elasticity and firmness (aka what keeps skin, hair, and nails looking youthful). “As we age, collagen production naturally declines, leading to fine lines, thinning hair, and more brittle nails. So maintaining collagen levels is key not just for appearance, but for overall structural health,” Dr. Queller explains.
Those benefits help explain why collagen has become such a popular addition to wellness routines and why it’s a natural fit for a brand showing up at a tournament where movement and active living take center stage.
