Is Eating Collagen a Scam or Actually Beneficial?

I keep seeing people swearing by collagen supplements for skin, joints, muscle recovery and even gut health but others say it’s just overhyped protein. So, what’s the truth?

It seems like if someone's diet is already high in protein, collagen might not do much. This is because body breaks collagen down into amino acids which get used however the body needs and not necessarily for collagen production.

What do you guys think? Placebo or legit? Have you noticed real benefits?