Table of contents

• Uses & Benefits of Collagen
• 5 Tips To Look For In A Collagen Supplement
• 12 Best Collagen Supplements
  • Collagen powder
  • Collagen tablet
  • Collagen drink
  • Collagen jelly
• List of introduced products

Uses & Benefits of Collagen

Collagen is a type of protein and accounts for approximately 30% of the proteins that make up our bodies. It makes up every tissue in the human body, including skin, ligaments, bones, cartilage, blood vessels, and the cornea. Collagen is a fibrous protein that acts like an adhesive that connects tissues and cells, and is an essential component for the normalization of body formation and function.

Collagen plays an important role in maintaining health and maintaining beautiful skin, but in fact, the amount of collagen in the body tends to decrease with age. A decrease in collagen is said to cause skin sagging and wrinkles, arthritis, osteoporosis, arteriosclerosis, eye strain, and presbyopia.

To maintain the amount of collagen in your body, try to eat a well-balanced diet, including foods that contain protein and collagen, as well as vitamin C and iron, which are needed when collagen is synthesized.

5 Tips To Look For In A Collagen Supplement

① Origin

The raw materials for collagen can be broadly divided into those derived from animals and those derived from fish. We will introduce the characteristics of each.

If it's easy to absorb, then it comes from fish.
Fish-derived collagen extracted from fish skin and scales has a smaller molecule than animal-derived collagen, so it is better absorbed. Therefore, it is easy to reach the body. Recommended for those who want to eat something good even if it costs a little more.

If cost is your priority, go for animal-based products.
Animal-derived collagen has larger molecules than fish-derived collagen. Therefore, the absorption rate is slightly lower, but many of them are in an affordable price range. Since it is something to drink every day, it is recommended for those who want to continue drinking it for a long time without overdoing it.

② Small molecules

The smaller the molecular size of collagen, the higher the absorption rate. It is best to choose products labeled as "collagen peptides" or "low molecular collagen."

③ Support ingredients

Let's also pay attention to the supporting ingredients that are included. When collagen enters the body, it is broken down into amino acids and regenerated as collagen. At this time, "vitamin C" and "iron" support collagen. When taken together with collagen, it provides efficient support. Furthermore, it is a good idea to choose ingredients that support beauty and health, such as B vitamins,ceramides,hyaluronic acid,royal jelly,and polyphenols,depending on your concerns.

④ Collagen content

The recommended daily intake of collagen is 5-10g. Excessive intake of collagen can cause skin problems such as acne, swelling, and weight gain, so be careful. Be sure to take the appropriate amount as indicated on the product. The daily amount of collagen contained in collagen supplements is generally around 5,000mg.

⑤ Easy to drink and continue

Another point to keep an eye on is whether you can continue drinking it every day. Collagen supplements can be broadly divided into tablets and powders (granules). There are also "drink" and "jelly" types. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of each and choose one that suits your lifestyle.

Items	Tablets	Powder	Drinks	Jelly
Collagen content (1 serving)	Low	High	Maximum	Low
Easy to carry	◎	△	○	○
Change in taste/taste	×	◎	○	◎
Price	Medium	Medium	High	High

12 Best Collagen Supplements

Collagen powder

The powder type can be mixed with various drinks, making it easier to continue using it without getting tired of it, and has the advantage of containing more collagen than the tablet type. However, there are some disadvantages that make it not very portable.

• Features: 100% fish-derived, absorbs about 1.5 times more than pork skin! Contains vitamin C that supports collagen production
• Origin: Fish collagen peptide (domestic production)
• Collagen content: 5,000mg per serving
• Supporting ingredients: Vitamin C 50mg, Glucosamine 60mg, Amino acids 25mg
• Energy: 27kcal

• Features: Contains 12 types of beauty ingredients such as vitamin C, lactic acid bacteria, vitamin B mix, hyaluronic acid, etc.
• Origin: Pig collagen peptide
• Collagen content: 5,300mg per serving
• Supporting ingredients: Vitamin C 100mg, Glucosamine 10mg
• Energy: 27kcal

• Features: Individually wrapped for easy carrying! Contains popular beauty ingredients proteoglycan and ceramide.
• Origin: Collagen peptide
• Collagen content: 5,000mg per serving
• Supporting ingredients: Vitamin C 100mg
• Energy: 24.8kcal

• Features: Zero fat! Powder that eliminates the unique taste and odor of collagen
• Origin: Collagen peptide
• Collagen content: 5,000mg per serving
• Supporting ingredients: Vitamin C, hyaluronic acid 1mg
• Energy: 22kcal

Collagen Tablet

The biggest advantage of tablets is that they are easy to swallow and easy to carry. The disadvantage is that it contains less collagen than the powder type, but it is recommended for people who don't like powder or who want to drink it at work or while traveling.

• Features: Contains 7 types of nutritional ingredients such as iron and vitamin C that support collagen synthesis, as well as lactic acid bacteria.
• Origin: Collagen peptide
• Collagen content: 1,000mg per 5 capsules per day
• Supporting ingredients: Vitamin C 100mg, Iron 5.0mg, Vitamin B6 10mg
• Energy: 4kcal

• Features: Fish-derived collagen peptide that is easy to absorb!
• Origin: Collagen peptide derived from fish
• Collagen content: 2,050mg per 6 capsules per day
• Support ingredient: Vitamin B1 14.0mg
• Energy: 8.0kcal

• Features: [Food with functional claims] Collagen peptide derived from fish that is easily absorbed
• Origin: Fish-derived collagen peptide
• Collagen content: 1,000mg per 6 capsules per day
• Supporting ingredients: Vitamin C: 100mg
• Energy: 5.1kcal

• Features: [Nutritional functional food] Contains vitamin C, B₁, B₂, and B₆ in low-molecular collagen.
• Origin: Pig collagen peptide
• Collagen content: 2,050mg per 6 capsules per day
• Supporting ingredient: Vitamin C 80mg
• Energy: 8.85kcal

Collagen drink

Drink types come in a wide variety of flavors, are easy to drink, and have the advantage of having a higher collagen content, but they are a little more expensive.

• Features: Intensive beauty drink with collagen and iron! Delicious peach and muscat flavor with 0 caffeine and 0 fat
• Origin: Collagen peptide
• Collagen content: 5,000mg per bottle
• Supporting ingredients: iron 5.0mg, vitamin B6, hyaluronic acid 5mg
• Energy: 27kcal

• Features: Fish-derived collagen! Easy-to-drink fruity peach flavor with zero caffeine
• Origin: Fish-derived collagen peptide
• Collagen content: 3,000mg per bottle
• Supporting ingredients: Vitamin C: 250mg
• Energy: 16kcal

Collagen jelly

The biggest advantage of the jelly type is that it feels like sweets and is easy to drink, and it is cheaper to carry than the drink type. However, it has a lower collagen content and is more expensive.

• Features: Beauty geller containing plenty of placenta and collagen
• Origin: Not stated
• Collagen content: 45,700mg per 70g box
• Supporting ingredients: 68,500mg of placenta per 70g box
• Energy: 73.6kcal per 70g box

• Features: Made from fish for easy absorption! Apple-flavored jelly with exquisite sourness that you won't get tired of eating it every day.
• Origin: Fish-derived collagen peptide
• Collagen content: 3,000mg per 20g bottle
• Supporting ingredients: Vitamin C: 100mg
• Energy: 19kcal per bottle

*Product information listed in this article is subject to change. The latest information is based on the manufacturer's official website.