3 Things To Know Before You Start Taking Collagen

You’ve read the studies, seen the before and afters, and heard the rave reviews for marine collagen. You know it works, but what else do you need to know before supplementing to ensure you’re making it count?

We’ve broken down our top three tips to help choose the right collagen and create a routine that will get results. Read on for more.

1. You have to be consistent

Consistency is key when introducing any new supplement into your routine to give it time to incorporate with your natural production cycles.

Skin cell turnover typically takes 28 days to complete whereas the hair growth cycle has three phases that last between two to seven years. Marine collagen supplementation works to gradually stimulate collagen synthesis in the body and replenish natural collagen stores. Regular supplementation allows for a steady supply of collagen, supporting ongoing replenishment alongside natural reproduction cycles. .

To support consistency, choose the format that best suits your lifestyle: .

Collagen Liquid Advance offers a ready-to-consume liquid sachet with a double dose of marine collagen and antioxidants, perfect for supplementing on-the-go. .

Both our Natural Marine Collagen and Pro Collagen+ are a flavourless, heat stable powder sachet to be mixed into any hot or cold drink. Or choose from our naturally flavoured Natural Marine Collagen options to enjoy a sachet in water. .

2. Size matters

Collagen peptides are large proteins that need to be broken down. The lower the molecular weight, or the smaller the collagen particles, the easier it is for the body to absorb giving visible results, faster. .

Vida Glow’s Natural Marine Collagen is activated through a process called hydrolysation to create low-molecular weight peptides, as low as 2000 Daltons, with an absorption rate over 90%. .

Our latest innovation, Pro Collagen+, introduces a cutting-edge hydrolysation process to create the highest concentration of low molecular weight tripeptides, as low as 300 Daltons. .

3. Know your dosage

Your recommended daily dose of marine collagen varies depending on your age and severity of your skin concerns. Studies suggest 2.5g to 9g of hydrolysed marine collagen daily is all you need to see visible results. Anything more and your body won’t be efficiently making use of the peptides. .

As a guide, for those between 25-35 who want to maintain plump, hydrated skin and healthy hair and nails, take one daily serving of Natural Marine Collagen. .

Between 36-45 years of age, when the first signs of ageing – fine lines, weak nails and thinner hair – appear, take two daily servings, or one serve of Collagen Liquid Advance. .

For advanced ageing concerns such as deeper wrinkles, dull complexion, very fine hair and brittle nails are seen, Pro Collagen+ offers a superior formulation to visibly improve skin concerns in as little as 3 weeks with one daily serving. .