Collagen library: every guide, in order
Everything we've written about collagen, in 1 place and in a sensible order. Every article links the studies it relies on. If you're new to collagen, start at the top; if you have a specific question, jump to the section.
Start here
- What is collagen? The types explained, and what the type on a label really means
- Collagen benefits: what the evidence actually shows
- Do collagen supplements really work? An honest scorecard
- Which collagen should I use? Vibrance, Restore and Active compared
- What is bovine collagen? Source, process, evidence and safety
- What is gelatin? and 5 interesting facts about gelatin
Skin, hair and nails
- Does collagen actually work for skin? What the studies say
- Collagen for hair growth: what's plausible, what's proven, what we've seen
- Biotin vs collagen: which actually works for hair, skin and nails?
- How to naturally tighten skin on your face
- Reduce wrinkles naturally
- Understand how hair grows
- How to grow hair fast, Fixing women's thinning hair and Best hair regrowth for men
Joints, bones and sport
- Collagen for joint health: what the trials actually found
- Collagen for athletes: what the trials show for joints, tendons and muscle
- Does collagen reduce inflammation? What the evidence actually says
- Build healthy bones and joints
- 10 foods for joint pain
- Muscle pain after exercise
How to take it
- Collagen powder: what it is, how to use it, and powder vs capsules vs liquid
- What's the best time to take collagen?
- Liquid vs powder collagen: which is better?
- Can you take collagen and probiotics together?
- Collagen on a keto diet: what it adds, and what it doesn't
- Collagen and weight: does it help you lose weight, or make you gain it?
- Does collagen improve your sleep? What the research actually shows
Collagen for women and for men
- Collagen for women: what the trials show for skin, nails, bone and joints, by decade
- Collagen for men: what it actually does (and what it doesn't)
- 8 ways women's bodies can change after 40
- Health tips for women over 40, Tips for women over 40 and Health issues women over 40 should be aware of
- What is menopause? and 12 natural ways to boost oestrogen
- Factors contributing to ageing
Silica, minerals and plant-based collagen
- Collagen and silica: why they work better together
- Missing these minerals? How to activate your collagen production
- 9 silica health benefits and Benefits of organic silica
- Does silica improve sports performance?
- Vegan collagen: how plant-based collagen supplements really work
Recipes with collagen
- Collagen-boosting foods and 3 easy recipes
- Breakfast porridge with collagen powder
- Mango strawberry smoothie, Blueberry smoothie, Active summer smoothie, Coffee smoothie, Greek yogurt smoothie, Peanut butter oatmeal smoothie, Pineapple, banana and peach smoothie bowl
- Warm vanilla malt drink and Vitamin C citrus punch
- Chia seeds breakfast bowl and Breakfast fruit tart with granola crust
Ready to try it?
Restore for joints and everyday use, Vibrance for skin, hair and nails, Active for training and muscle. See the range → Free delivery on orders over R800.
Articles are general information, not medical advice. Personal experience is labelled as such. If you have a medical condition, talk to your doctor.