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Beef Collagen
Our range of Collagens
Collagen powder is a simple way to support healthy skin, joints, and overall wellbeing. Easily mixed into drinks or recipes, it helps restore the body’s natural collagen for smoother skin, stronger hair, and flexible joints. Explore our full range below to find the right collagen for you.
What is Collagen
Collagen peptides are a white to yellow powder, that is highly soluble in cold liquids.
Protein makes up 97 per cent of this natural product. On a dry basis, collagen peptides contain a total of 18 amino acids, including 8 of the 9 essential amino acids.
The amino acids glycine, proline and hydroxyproline are the most prevalent in collagen peptides, making up 50 per cent of its total amino acid content.
What’s the difference between Gelatine and Collagen?
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In contrast to gelatine, collagen has no gelling capabilities.
Amino acid chains in Gelatine are relatively long. Amino acid chains in collagen are much shorter. The latter enables a very high degree of biological availability.
What are the different types of collagens?
Collagen is the most abundant protein found in mammals. There are 28 different types of collagens found in the human body, but there are five types most commonly used in supplements. The five common types of collagens come in different forms and from varied sources. This results in different use cases and potential benefits.
Twenty-eight different collagens have been identified in the human body. The most abundant protein found in mammals is collagen. Only five of the twenty-eight types of collagens are commonly found in supplements. These are:
- Type I. This is the most common type of collagen found in your body. Type I is found your skin, nails, bones, blood vessels, organs, tendons, and ligaments.
- Type II. Found in gut lining and elastic cartilage, which provides joint support.
- Type III. Found in structure of muscles, arteries, and organs.
- Type V. Found naturally in the eye, helping light pass through the cornea, and in the placenta of expectant mothers
- Type X. Found in Joints and bones
How to use Collagen
Studies have shown that 10 grams of collagen per day are sufficient for adults to enjoy the benefits to joint, bone and skin health.
Collagen is readily soluble in water. You can mix collagen with beverages such as juice or other liquids, or in foods such as yoghurt, porridge, or cereals.
For best results in beverages, put a little powder into a glass. Then mix it into a paste with a little of the liquid. Make sure you mix it very well, then add a little more liquid, mix well. Then add the rest of the liquid.