Should You Take Collagen With Vitamin C?
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You do not have to take collagen with vitamin C, but many people do. Vitamin C has an authorised GB health claim: it contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin, bones, cartilage, gums, teeth and blood vessels. That claim belongs to vitamin C, not to collagen.
Why is vitamin C linked to collagen?
The body uses vitamin C to make its own collagen. It helps enzymes add hydroxyl groups to proline and lysine, which stabilises the collagen triple helix. This is why vitamin C has an authorised claim about collagen formation.
Collagen with vitamin C and hyaluronic acid
Some products combine collagen, vitamin C and hyaluronic acid. If the label makes a claim, check which ingredient it belongs to. Vitamin C has authorised claims; collagen and hyaluronic acid do not.
Related reading: when to take collagen; what is hydrolysed collagen?; how to read a collagen label.
Do you need a supplement for vitamin C?
Most people can get enough vitamin C from fruit and vegetables such as peppers, citrus, berries and broccoli. The NHS says you should be able to get all the vitamin C you need from a varied diet.
How to take collagen and vitamin C together
If you choose to, take a scoop of collagen in orange juice, or alongside a separate vitamin C supplement. Do not exceed the stated dose of either product.
Hyoomen's collagen figures
None of Hyoomen's collagen products contain vitamin C. If you want vitamin C with collagen, take it from food or a separate supplement.
Hyoomen Bovine Collagen Peptides contains 10,000 mg of PEPTAN® B hydrolysed bovine collagen peptides per 10 g serving, providing Types I and III, unflavoured and sourced from grass-fed cattle.
See Hyoomen Bovine Collagen Peptides.
Hyoomen Marine Collagen contains 10,000 mg of hydrolysed wild-caught marine collagen peptides per daily serving, providing Type I.
Hyoomen Multi Collagen contains 10,000 mg of hydrolysed multi-collagen per daily serving, providing Types I, II, III, V and X.
All three are packed in resealable doypack pouches. Compare the Hyoomen collagen range.
Frequently asked questions
Does collagen need vitamin C to work?
Your body uses vitamin C to make its own collagen. Whether supplements need it is not established.
Collagen with vitamin C and zinc?
Zinc has its own authorised claims. Check what each ingredient on the label is for.
Can I mix collagen with orange juice?
Yes. Collagen peptides dissolve in juice.
Does Hyoomen collagen contain vitamin C?
No. None of Hyoomen's collagen products contain vitamin C.
Important
This article is general information, not medical advice. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking any medication or under medical supervision, speak to your GP or pharmacist before taking a supplement. Do not exceed the stated recommended daily dose.