Collagen Powder

Bovine collagen is sourced from cow hide and provides Type I and III collagen, while marine collagen comes from fish skin and scales and is predominantly Type I, often marketed as having a smaller molecular size for easier absorption. Both are commonly taken to support skin and joint health as part of a balanced diet. The choice often comes down to dietary preference, such as avoiding beef products, as much as any absorption differences.

Choose flavoured collagen if you want a pleasant taste mixed into coffee, smoothies or drinks, or unflavoured if you want to add collagen to any food or drink without changing its taste. Both are typically hydrolysed collagen peptides, so the choice mostly comes down to taste preference and how you plan to use it, such as baking versus drinking. Some people keep both on hand for different situations.

Start by deciding on a source, bovine or marine, based on dietary preference, then decide on flavoured or unflavoured based on how you'll use it, such as drinking versus baking. LYTES stocks collagen powder across both sources and formats from a wide range of trusted brands, so you can compare options side by side. A typical daily serving is often around 10g, usually one scoop, though always check the specific product's label.