Do collagen supplements work?

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Maybe they do.

If they do, here are some of the top 8 on the market.

「Some studies show that taking collagen supplements for several months can improve skin elasticity, (i.e., wrinkles and roughness) as well as signs of aging. Others have shown that consuming collagen can increase density in bones weakened with age and can improve joint, back and knee pain. But many of these studies are small and funded by companies that make the product, increasing the opportunity for bias in the results. 」According to a recently published article in the New York Times.

So, in case collagen supplement do work, we have curated a collection of the top 8 collagen supplements on the market to date.

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Written by Sevgi || Edited by JC

(1.) VITAL PROTEINS: Collagen Peptides

✤ What we like:

  • Ingredients include vitamin C and hyaluronic acid
  • Tested by third party

✤ What we don’t like:

  • Expensive 

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Vital proteins collagen peptides comes from grass- fed cows. It helps support joints that go through wear and tear over time from exercise. It also works on the skin, hair and nails.

$27.00, available at Vital Proteins or

$21.53, available on Amazon

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2.Garden of Life : Peptides Powder

✤ What we like:

  • Packed full of great ingredients including probiotics, vitamin C, biotin and silica
  • It is certified as gluten free
  • No noticeable smell

✤ What we don’t like:

  • Though it is unflavored, reviewers have said there is still a “hint” of flavor

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Sourced from grass-fed and pasture- raised cows. This new line is designed to bring clean, high quality, absorbable collagen. It comes in a white, unflavored. One scoop of this gives you 11 grams of collagen. 28 servings.

$35.19, available at Garden of Life or

$32.39, available at Amazon

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3.Thorne Collagen Plus

✤ What we like:

  • Natural flavor 
  • Sugar free

✤ What we don’t like:

  • Expensive

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This supplement is formulated to support the health of the hair, skin and nails. It contains great ingredients, one of which target healthy ageing and cellular repair. Sweetened with stevia and is free of gluten, dairy and soy. 

$58.00, available at Thorne or

$58.00 available at Amazon

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4. Klean Collagen + C:

✤ What we like:

  • Formulated for maximum absorption

✤ What we don’t like:

  • Flavour can be too strong

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This supplement supports musculoskeletal health to help optimize performance and mobility. It is pretty clean as the name suggests and made without gluten, artificial sweeteners, and synthetic flavors and dyes. 

$38.80, available at Klean Athlete or

$38.80 available at Amazon

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5.Sports Research: Collagen Peptides Powder

✤ What we like:

  • Affordable
  • Ingredients are simple and straightforward

✤ What we don’t like:

  • May clump

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This supplement is a great option for those who like to keep it simple. It is unflavored making it suitable in smoothies, shakes and hot drinks. It has been hydrolyzed which can help in absorption and digestion.

$38.80, available at Sports Research or

$28.95 available at Amazon

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6. Ancient Nutrition: Multi Collagen Peptides Protein Powder Pure

✤ What we like:

  • Gluten, dairy and nut free
  • Available in many flavors (Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry Lemonade, Unflavored)

✤ What we don’t like:

  • Not vegan or vegetarian friendly

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This supplement is crafted to help improve the appearance of crows feet. It also helps reduce knee stiffness. It is made from beef, chicken, fish, and eggshell membrane. Absorption is made easier as it uses hydrolyzed bovine collagen.

$49.95, available at Ancient Nutrition or

$39.96, available at Amazon

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7. Indigo: Marine Collagen Pure

✤ What we like:

  • Suitable for pescatarians
  • Gluten free and kosher
  • Available in many flavors (Dragon Fruit, Raspberry Lime, Blueberry Acai)

✤ What we don’t like:

  • Not vegan or vegetarian friendly

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This supplement is fished in the wild and processed under strict quality controls. The fact that it contains smaller peptides or smaller protein molecules males it more efficient in the body. It comes in several exciting and exotic flavors (Dragon Fruit, Raspberry Lime, Blueberry Acai)

$35.00, available at Indigo or

$31.46, available at Amazon

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8. Momentous: Collagen Peptides

✤ What we like:

  • Certified for sport 
  • Contains vitamin C

✤ What we don’t like:

  • Expensive

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This supplement is beneficial to athletes experiencing joint pain. It has been verified by NSF for containing what it says it contains. It contains 50% of the required dosage of vitamin C.

$49.50, available at Momentous or

$44.55, available at Amazon

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    Woohoo love it .. so extatic for you xoxo

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      Jenn C. Editor-At-Large

      Thanks Daisy!!! Really appreciate the support and cheer ❤️❤️❤️

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