{"schema_version":"2026-06-12","source":"https://hervitals.co.uk/api/","license":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/","disclaimer":"Information only, not medical advice, and not a substitute for a registered clinician. Supplements are regulated as food, not medicines, and cannot legally claim to treat, prevent or cure any condition. Only EFSA-authorised wording such as \"contributes to normal ...\" is permitted. Always read product labels and speak to your GP or pharmacist before starting a supplement, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking other medication. Her Vitals earns affiliate commission on some products it links to.","supplement":{"slug":"collagen","name":"Collagen","efsa_roles":["collagen itself carries no authorised EFSA health claim, so look for products where the supporting nutrient does the work; for example vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin"],"buying_points":["Check the protein source: most are bovine or marine (fish) hydrolysed collagen peptides; marine suits pescatarians, neither suits vegans.","Look for the collagen amount per serving on the label and whether vitamin C is included, since vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation.","Be wary of \"anti-ageing\" or \"skin-firming\" promises; these go beyond what the evidence and UK advertising rules allow.","If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or have an allergy to fish or beef, check the source and speak to your GP or pharmacist."],"brands":[{"brand":"Vital Proteins","product":"Collagen Peptides","retailer":"Vital Proteins","form":"Powder (bovine)","suits":"Wanting a widely recognised brand","note":"Bovine peptides; check the amount per serving on the tub."},{"brand":"Wild Nutrition","product":"Marine Collagen","retailer":"Wild Nutrition","form":"Capsule / powder (marine)","suits":"Preferring a marine source","note":"Marine (fish) collagen; women-focused UK brand."},{"brand":"Bulk","product":"Hydrolysed Collagen","retailer":"Bulk","form":"Powder (bovine)","suits":"Wanting a lower-cost option","note":"Budget hydrolysed peptides from a UK supplier."},{"brand":"Ancient + Brave","product":"True Collagen","retailer":"Ancient + Brave","form":"Powder (bovine)","suits":"Wanting a single-ingredient powder","note":"Grass-fed bovine peptides; single-ingredient format."}],"url":"https://hervitals.co.uk/collagen/"}}