News

DO NOT buy a collagen supplement until you've read this.

NW by Natasha Whiting
08 January 2021

DO NOT buy a collagen supplement until you've read this.

Due to the many well-established benefits of adding collagen to your daily diet, there's now a diverse range of products available online and in retail outlets which can be massively confusing in finding a trusted brand.

We have put together the 9 things to look for when buying collagen supplements. This will help you to identify not just the right product, but also the best ways to take this invaluable dietary boost to make the most of collagen’s health and fitness advantages. 

1) No unnecessary ingredients
One of the favoured practices of cheap collagen suppliers is to blend the protein with fillers or additives. This means poor value and unpleasant or dangerous chemicals or even metals which you are putting into your system!

2) Quality and supply chain checks
As with any health purchase, there are plenty of providers trying to ride the gravy train without investing in a quality assured version. Cheap collagen can often be a risky purchase!

When sourcing suppliers of collagen supplements, dig down the company’s supply chain, particularly where the collagen comes from. The best providers of collagen also undergo independent approval of their ingredients. This provides customers with a transparent and trustworthy quality promise.

Kollo Quality Checks
3) Clinical studies and potency
Extensive research has been conducted into the ways we can get collagen naturally from the food we eat, and the importance of taking collagen supplements to boost this process. Make sure the products you buy have the potency and quality that matches successful clinical studies. You won’t get the benefits from a ‘watered down’ version.
Kollo Clinical Studies
4) Marine vs bovine collagen
When buying collagen supplements with approved ingredients, the way the protein is harvested matters. Some varieties are from cattle, and the best collagen comes from grass-fed, free-ranging herds.

However, marine collagen is widely viewed as a more assured choice. It comes from fish taken from open waters and therefore is free from traces of pesticides and pollutants. It also tends to be a more absorbable and sustainable source of collagen.

5) Added vitamins
What other ingredients should collagen supplements contain? The primary element should be what is called collagen peptides. However, look out for products that add vitamins and minerals to support the role collagen plays.


 6) Why liquid collagen is better than powder
The amino acids provided by collagen supplements can be quickly absorbed into your bloodstream. This is especially true of liquid collagen. It tends to pass through your digestive system more efficiently, which is supported by a liposomal, a solution that delivers medicines brilliantly! This is known as a more bio-available form of collagen.
7) Packaging and value for money
Watch for careful marketing ploys, with elaborate packaging that disguises poor value for money. Make sure you are getting a good level of collagen in each sachet or bottle.

8) The importance of branded, certified collagen
One of the best ways to be confident you're buying the right product is to look for leading brands of collagen supplements. These have been tried and tested and will have both customer and healthcare professional testimonials to back them up.


9) Collagen benefits
If you tick off these important considerations when buying a collagen supplement, you’re on your way to maximising its valuable health advantages.  This structural protein supports your entire body. Adding in more to your diet brings positive effects across skin, bones, tendons and muscles. For example, your nails and hair could become stronger and more resilient, muscles will recover quicker, and joint discomfort and pain may reduce.


 You could also enjoy the anti-ageing benefits of collagen, not least as it makes skin more ‘elastic’. It can also balance some menopause symptoms.

Now you know what to look for when buying collagen supplements, there’s no reason to hesitate!  Learn More about Premium Liquid Collagen
 
All Posts

Similar Articles

How to feel safe - By Suzy Reading

News

How to feel safe - By Suzy Reading

AB by Amber Boyle-Chong
09 October 2025
How to feel safe By Suzy Reading Modern life is full of relentless demands and stimulation, the world news weighs heavily on our shoulders, and the...
Read More
Why Consistency Matters in Your Collagen Routine

News

Why Consistency Matters in Your Collagen Routine

NW by Natasha Whiting
07 October 2025
Why Consistency Matters in Your Collagen Routine If there’s one thing that determines the success of your collagen journey, it’s not your age, your...
Read More
What’s Happening Internally When You Take Collagen

News

What’s Happening Internally When You Take Collagen

NW by Natasha Whiting
07 October 2025
What’s Happening Internally When You Take Collagen Every time you tear open your Kollo Health sachet and sip that refreshing liquid, an incredible ...
Read More
When to Expect Visible Results from Your Collagen Supplement

News

When to Expect Visible Results from Your Collagen Supplement

NW by Natasha Whiting
07 October 2025
When to Expect Visible Results from Your Collagen Supplement If you’ve recently added a collagen supplement to your daily routine, you’re probably ...
Read More
Why Collagen is a Golfer’s Secret Weapon

News

Why Collagen is a Golfer’s Secret Weapon

AB by Amber Boyle-Chong
30 September 2025
When you think of what it takes to play good golf - powerful swings, strong joints, steady balance, sharp focus - it’s not just technique, clubs or...
Read More
Help! I'm stuck in urgent mode & I can't access the exercise, time with friends, fun that I need!

News

Help! I'm stuck in urgent mode & I can't access the exercise, time with friends, fun that I need!

AB by Amber Boyle-Chong
11 September 2025
By Suzy Reading, Chartered Psychologist and author of ‘How to Be Selfish’.   Does this strike a chord?  There is so much required of us - work, cho...
Read More
Why Collagen Becomes Essential After 25 – And How to Support It

News

Why Collagen Becomes Essential After 25 – And How to Support It

NW by Natasha Whiting
02 September 2025
IntroductionCollagen is the most abundant protein in the human body, forming the structural framework for skin, joints, muscles, tendons, and even ...
Read More
How to find routine when there isn't one

News

How to find routine when there isn't one

NW by Natasha Whiting
26 August 2025
  By Suzy Reading, Chartered Psychologist, author and specialist in healthy habits that bring peace and zest. We're a few weeks into the summer hol...
Read More
Human, not machine: the truth about resilience and the art of pacing yourself

News

Human, not machine: the truth about resilience and the art of pacing yourself

NW by Natasha Whiting
01 August 2025
By Suzy Reading As we navigate the summer squeeze, Chartered Psychologist and author of Rest to Reset, Suzy Reading, shares a refreshing take on re...
Read More
What to Avoid When Taking Collagen Supplements

News

What to Avoid When Taking Collagen Supplements

AW by Adam Wilmshurst
30 June 2025
Collagen supplementation has become increasingly popular as more people recognize its benefits for skin health, joint support, and overall wellness...
Read More