Is Collagen Vegan? The Short Answer
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No. Collagen is not vegan. All true collagen comes from animals: cattle, fish, pigs or chickens. Products sold as vegan collagen usually contain plant nutrients or amino acids, not collagen itself.
Why is collagen not vegan?
Collagen is a protein made by animals as part of skin, bone and connective tissue. Plants do not make collagen. Every collagen supplement on sale is therefore made from animal tissue, typically hide, fish skin or cartilage.
What is vegan collagen?
Vegan collagen products are usually blends of plant ingredients, such as vitamin C, amino acids, silica or plant extracts. Some are marketed as collagen boosters. They do not contain animal collagen. A few lab-grown collagen ingredients exist, but they are not yet common in UK supplements.
Related reading: what is collagen?; what is bovine collagen?; what is marine collagen?.
Is collagen vegetarian?
No. Even though some collagen comes from by-products of the food industry, it is still animal-derived. Marine collagen may suit pescatarians, but not vegetarians.
What to check if you avoid animal products
Read the source line: bovine, marine, porcine or chicken all mean animal. Also check capsule shells, since many are gelatin. If you avoid animal products, look at plant protein powders instead and compare their nutrition panels.
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
Is marine collagen vegan?
No. It is made from fish.
Is bovine collagen vegetarian?
No. It is made from cattle.
Is there plant-based collagen?
No plant makes collagen. Plant-based products contain other nutrients.
Is Hyoomen collagen vegan?
No. Hyoomen's bovine, marine and multi collagen are all animal-derived.
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.