Product Recommendations

Top Picks for Collagen

TYPE I COLLAGEN

Sproos Marine Collagen

Why I Like This Product

  • Single-ingredient formula
  • Hydrolyzed collagen peptides
  • No added sweeteners, fillers, or unnecessary additives
  • Non-GMO, wild-caught, and sustainably sourced
  • Third-party tested for purity and contaminants

Potential Shortcomings

  • The available evidence suggests that doses as low as 5 g daily can provide skin health benefits. While a 10 g serving is within the range used in clinical studies, higher doses have not been consistently shown to provide greater skin benefits.
  • Many collagen products promote benefits for hair growth and nail health. While collagen provides amino acids that contribute to the structure of hair and nails, the current evidence supporting meaningful improvements in hair growth or nail strength is limited compared with the stronger evidence for skin health.

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Type II Collagen

NOW Foods UC-II® Undenatured Collagen 40 mg 

Why I Like This Product

  • Evidence-based ingredient: Undenatured Type II Collagen (UC-II®)
  • Evidence-based dose: 40 mg daily
  • Minimal active ingredients with no unnecessary blends
  • No added sweeteners or artificial flavours
  • Manufactured by a reputable company
  • Reasonably priced

Potential Shortcomings

  • No evidence of independent third-party testing
  • Limited transparency regarding ingredient sourcing

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Type I & III Collagen

Sproos Grass-fed Collagen

Why I Like This Product

  • Evidence based ingredient: 10 g daily
  • Single-ingredient formula
  • Hydrolyzed collagen peptides
  • No added sweeteners, fillers, or unnecessary additives
  • Non-GMO, Grass fed
  • Third-party tested for purity and contaminants

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