Beware of Shonky collagen brands, scams, dodgy claims, and lack of evidence.  There is some cheap (and frankly nasty) stuff out there. Unscrupulous businesses going hard to make a quick buck and preying on customers vulnerability and lack of knowledge. So, we’re calling out the shonks in our industry! These ‘fly by nighter’s’ looking to hitch a ride on the popularity of collagen to make a quick buck. Those collagen brands that make board, unsubstantiated claims with no evidence to back it up. So, with that in mind, here are 10 tips you need to know before choosing your collagen...

Scientists at Cambridge University have just released the findings of a Meta-analysis on the effects of hydrolysed collagen peptide supplementation on cardiovascular markers.  The Meta-Analysis, view here, published online on 06 June 2022, is the first comprehensive review to systematically assess the effect of Hydrolysed Collagen (HC) on cardiovascular disease-related markers including body mass, fat mass, fat-free mass, LDL, HDL, triglyceride, total cholesterol, blood pressure, and fasting blood sugar. There is a growing body of evidence to suggest that ingesting HC can effectively treat and prevent cardiovascular diseases. However, until now, there have been no comprehensive reviews to systematically assess the effect of...

Liver health is crucial for our overall well-being, but many people overlook it until serious problems arise. Did you know that collagen, a protein commonly known for its benefits to skin and joints, can also support liver health? Let’s explore how collagen can help prevent and treat liver diseases like fatty liver and cirrhosis. Shop Bovine Collagen Peptide Powder Is Collagen Good for Fatty Liver? Fatty liver disease, including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and its more severe form, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), is becoming increasingly common. It can lead to serious complications like liver fibrosis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer. Recent studies...

  Bone broths and drinks containing collagen have recently become a trend beverage that has acquired a reputation as the next ‘best thing’ for promoting health. Currently, there is plenty of excellent scientific evidence proving that the consumption of hydrolysed collagen supports the synthesis of native collagen in varying tissues, with the availability of key amino acids being a likely contributor to its effectiveness…… but what evidence exists about the active quantities or bioavailability of Amino Acids contained in bone broth? So just what is the answer to the Bone Broth Vs Collagen debate? Although there are many bone broth...