How to Read a Collagen Supplement Label (UK)
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On a collagen label, check five things: the source (bovine, marine or blend), the collagen types, the milligrams of collagen per daily serving, whether it is hydrolysed or a named ingredient such as PEPTAN®, and how many servings the pack holds.
What does the source on a collagen label tell you?
Bovine means cattle, marine means fish and multi means a blend. The source tells you which collagen types to expect and matters for dietary choices. No collagen is vegan, so any product called vegan collagen is not actually collagen from an animal.
How much collagen per serving should a label show?
Look for a clear milligram or gram figure per daily serving, for example 10,000 mg (10 g). Then check how many scoops, sachets or tablets that takes. Tablets and gummies usually hold much less per unit than powder.
Related reading: collagen types explained; what is hydrolysed collagen?; how much collagen per day?.
Hydrolysed, peptides or a branded ingredient?
Hydrolysed collagen and collagen peptides mean the same thing. A branded ingredient such as PEPTAN® is a specific hydrolysed collagen made by a named supplier, with published specifications.
How to spot claims on a collagen label
In the UK, there are no authorised health claims for collagen itself. If a product makes a claim about skin, hair or joints, it is often based on another ingredient such as vitamin C, biotin or zinc that has authorised claims. Check what each claim is attached to.
Also check servings per pack, so you can compare price per serving rather than price per pouch.
Hyoomen's collagen figures
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
What does 10,000 mg of collagen mean?
It means 10 grams of collagen in one daily serving.
Why do labels list collagen types?
Types tell you which tissues and animals the collagen came from.
Is a longer list of types better?
Not necessarily. It shows more sources, not more collagen. Compare the total milligrams.
Can collagen labels make skin claims?
Not for collagen itself. Authorised claims usually relate to added vitamins or minerals.
Further label-reading guides
These guides cover additional format, specification and marketing-label questions:
- Collagen vs biotin: a protein ingredient or a B vitamin?
- Collagen powder vs liquid and capsules: compare the whole serving
- Collagen molecular weight: what a dalton figure does and does not tell you
- FDA-registered facility: what the wording means on a supplement page
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.