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Collagen supplements — South Africa

Hydrolysed and marine collagen for skin, hair, nails and joints — consultant-curated, no marketplace grey-imports. Types I, II and III. Free delivery over R400, same-day pickup in Gauteng.

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What our consultants would suggest

Our consultants would point most people at a hydrolysed type I and III collagen at 10g+ per serve, taken daily for a minimum of 8–12 weeks. That's the dose and the timeline where the research shows real outcomes for skin, hair and nails.

For joints, look for type II collagen (UC-II) at a much lower dose (~40mg) — different mechanism, different protocol.

Marine vs bovine? Marine absorbs slightly faster but costs more. Most people do fine on bovine.

Common questions

How long until I see results from collagen?

Skin and hair changes typically show at 8–12 weeks of daily 10g+ dosing. Joint comfort can be felt sooner (4–6 weeks) with UC-II at the right dose. Patience and consistency beat dose-jumping.

Marine vs bovine collagen — which is better?

Both work. Marine absorbs slightly faster and is more popular for skin/beauty. Bovine is the same amino acids at a lower cost — most of our staff use bovine for daily and marine when they're loading.

Do I need vitamin C with collagen?

Yes — vitamin C is required for collagen synthesis. Most clinical protocols pair them. If you're not taking a separate vitamin C, look for a collagen with C built in, or add our Vivid Buffered C.

Vegan collagen options?

There's no true plant collagen. What you'll find are "collagen builders" — vitamin C, biotin, silica, amino acids that support your body's own collagen production. Effective if dosed right; ask us for recommendations.