What is the best Collagen supplement?

We've talked in our blogs and social posts about what collagen does and how to choose a collagen supplement but here is what you really want to know - which collagen supplements do we recommend?

The Amaranth nutrition team have searched and voted. Here we bring you the collagen supplements that we are proud to recommend (take a look over our previous posts to see why you might choose marine, bovine or mixed and please do drop us a message or book a supplement review, for personal recommendations.

1. The Best Marine Collagen: Bare Biology Skinful
   Selected for it’s very low molecular weight (3,000 Daltons) which gives enhanced absorption, product purity and sustainability, Bare Biology is our choice for marine collagen. When it comes to fish based products, you need to know the source. Sadly the waters are full of toxins and you definitely don’t want exposure to these. Bare Biology Skinful is MSC certified and sourced from wild-caught Norwegian cod skin. Options are available with and without Vitamin C

2. The Best Bovine: Ancient and Brave True Collagen
   When it comes to collagen, Ancient and Brave are market leaders and for very good reason. True collagen is 100% hydrolysed bovine collagen peptides sourced from EU certified cattle. Ancient and Brave focus on sustainable practices as a B Corp-certified company. Independent trials show that the product delivers : 100% of respondents noticed enhanced skin elasticity and a reduction in wrinkles.

3. The Best All Rounder: Natures Plus Collagen Peptides
   If you have read our blog on collagen (link in bio), you will now know that there are different types of collagen and various sources (marine, bovine, eggshell and chicken) can provide these. Natures Plus was the first brand to manufacture a collagen product with seven different types of collagen. It is produced to strict standards with ISO and GMP certifications and like all our collagen products it has a very low molecular weight. The original product is flavourless or tasteless or choose Berry Lemonade flavour for added Vitamin C.

4. The Best Value: Planet Paleo Pure Collagen
   Whilst the packaging isn’t as pretty as the well known brands, in terms of product quality, Planet Paleo Pure Collagen absolutely stacks up. This bovine collagen is highly absorbable, sustainability sourced from grass fed cattle and completely tasteless. Its a great choice for a competitively priced everyday collagen.

Note that the product we recommend are pure collagen without extra nutrients. This means that they are pure, tasteless powders that can dissolves into hot and cold foods and drinks. Whilst extra nutrients, especially Vitamin C can certainly can be beneficial for collagen production, we usually say to take these in a separate supplement or add collagen to soups or smoothies including berries or orange and red fruit and vegetables.  If they are included in the collagen powder this can take the place of some of the collagen and also sweeteners or flavours are required.  If you really want your collagen with vitamin C and are happy with a flavour, then go for Natures Plus Collagen Peptides Berry Lemonade or Bare Biology Skinful Natural Strawberry flavour. 

Our friendly team of nutritional therapists can help with more personalised suggestions or provide more information about each of these nutrients and remedies. You can call us 0161 439 9856 or book a FREE appointment with a nutritional therapist to chat in more detail.