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Collagen Peptides + C
15 g grass-fed bovine collagen peptides with 90 mg vitamin C — the cofactor the studies co-dosed
28 servings
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Best Collagen Supplement for Skin and Joints
If you're looking for a collagen supplement for skin elasticity, hydration or joint comfort, two details separate a formula that matches the research from one that borrows its name: the serving size and the vitamin C. Skin and joint trials cluster at 10–15 g of hydrolysed collagen a day, and your body cannot cross-link new collagen without vitamin C as a cofactor — the Shaw 2017 trial that roughly doubled a collagen-synthesis marker paired gelatin with about 50 mg of it. Collagen Peptides + C delivers 15 g of grass-fed, hide-derived Type I & III peptides with 90 mg of vitamin C in one scoop, deodorized so it disappears into coffee or water. Give it 8–12 weeks. Omega-3 Triple Strength supports skin from the membrane side; Hydrate Electrolytes covers the water.
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Collagen Peptides + C
15 g grass-fed bovine collagen peptides with 90 mg vitamin C — the cofactor the studies co-dosed
Why This Works
Inside Collagen Peptides + C
Hydrolysed collagen delivers bioactive di- and tripeptides (Pro-Hyp, Hyp-Gly) that signal fibroblasts to synthesise new collagen; vitamin C is the required cofactor for cross-linking it.
Key Actives
Amounts are shown per complete serving.
Collagen peptides (bovine, Type I & III)
15,000 mg
Grass-fed hide; mean MW 2,000–3,500 Da by SEC-HPLC; hydroxyproline ≥11%
Bioactive peptides stimulate fibroblast collagen synthesis
Vitamin C
90 mg
Ascorbic acid USP; 100% DV guaranteed to end of shelf life
Cofactor for prolyl and lysyl hydroxylase
Evidence
Ingredient evidence for Collagen Peptides + C
Ingredient research
| Active | Formula amount | Study | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collagen peptides (bovine, Type I & III) | 15,000 mg | Shaw 2017 RCT · n=8 | 15 g gelatin with ~50 mg vitamin C taken before exercise roughly doubled the collagen-synthesis marker P1NP versus placebo. |
Formula amounts are specifications, not studied-dose equivalents. These citations do not establish effects from the finished formula. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Research is informational and does not constitute medical advice.
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Frequently asked
Why is vitamin C in a collagen product?
Because collagen synthesis needs it: vitamin C is the cofactor for the enzymes that cross-link collagen fibres. Trials that measured synthesis co-dosed it. 90 mg is 100% of the Daily Value.
How long until skin changes?
The published skin-elasticity and hydration trials measured at 8–12 weeks of daily use. There is no faster route.
Does it taste like anything?
No. The peptides are activated-carbon deodorized and sensory-panel tested at 15 g in 250 mL of water. It dissolves clear in hot or cold liquid.
Is it vegan or vegetarian?
No. It is bovine hide collagen from grass-fed, pasture-raised cattle. Plant "collagen boosters" contain no collagen; we would rather be clear about that than sell one.
Type I and III — what about Type II?
Types I and III are the skin, tendon and ligament collagens and are what hide-derived peptides supply. Type II (cartilage) comes from chicken sternum and is a different product for a different purpose.
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