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What types of collagen do you offer?

We offer a collagen source for every dietary preference and ‘type’- True Collagen, Wild Collagen, Noble Collagen and Radiant Collagyn. Our True Collagen provides easily digestible, highly absorbable and clinically researched Type-I hydrolysed bovine

How does collagen work?

Collagen is the most plentiful protein in the body, and is a vital component of our connective tissue. It also supports and strengthens other key structural areas in the body, as well as insulating and protecting our organs. It is found everywhere in

What is the difference between True, Wild and Noble Collagen?

Type I collagen is the most abundant type in our bodies, comprising 90% of your body’s total collagen. True and Wild Collagen contain 100% pure bioactive type I collagen peptides from bovine and marine sources respectively.  These short type I collag

Can I take Noble Collagen alongside True or Wild Collagen?

Yes, you can take Noble Collagen with True Collagen or Wild Collagen, and we recommend combining them. Type I collagen benefits your skin, hair, nails, bones, tendons and gut, while type II focuses on cartilage and joint health. Using both provides c

What benefits can I expect to see from taking collagen?

Our collagen products have a range of benefits, from helping contribute to the elasticity of skin and strengthening hair, nails, joints and bones to assisting with gut health. You can view our detailed guide to collagen here.

How soon can I expect to see and feel the benefits of taking collagen?

When introducing collagen into your daily ritual, it is important to remember that patience and consistency is key. While some individuals may experience initial benefits sooner, the time it takes for collagen to exert its effects can vary. Results a

How potent are True and Wild Collagen?

True Collagen provides 5,000mg of collagen per 5g serving. Wild Collagen provides 5,000mg of collagen per 5g serving

How much collagen can I consume in a day?

True / Wild Collagen - We recommend consuming 5-10g per day. Equivalent to approximately 1-2 heaped teaspoons. Noble Collagen - Take 1 capsule per day, preferably with a meal. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Radiant Collagyn - Take 8g per d

How do I take my True or Wild Collagen?

Our True and Wild Collagen  dissolves easily into any hot or cold drink and is perfect to sprinkle on food too.

Powder vs capsules: Why are True Collagen and Wild Collagen in powder form and not liquid or capsule?

For our Type I collagen peptides, Ancient + Brave have opted for powdered collagen for several reasons:. Dosage - The optimal dose is 5-10g of type I collagen per day for optimal benefits. You simply cannot fit enough type I collagen into a single ca

Why is Noble Collagen in a capsule?

Derived from sustainably sourced chicken sternum, Type II collagen works at much lower doses than Type I. It delivers clinically proven benefits with just 40 mg—a fraction of the 5-10 grams typically required for Type I collagen found in True and Wil

Does taking collagen help with menopausal symptoms?

Collagen production declines from around the age of 25, and by the age of 50 we lose more than our bodies can produce. In studies, up to 30% of dermal collagen was lost in the first 5 years after the menopause. Levels subsequently reduce at a rate of

Can I take collagen whilst pregnant or breastfeeding?

It can be tricky to talk about whether a product is safe to use during pregnancy/breastfeeding, as ethical challenges around research in pregnant people means there are often little to no studies available in this area. However, given the massive abu

Can I take more than one collagen product?

Yes, our products have been created to be taken alongside each other. The recommended daily dosage of collagen is between 5g and 10g - enough for you to start feeling maximum benefits. Each of our products is labelled with information about recommend

Does collagen help with joint pain?

Collagen constitutes approximately two-thirds of the mass of cartilage found in numerous joints. Serving as a cushion for shock absorption within joints, cartilage damage often leads to joint pain. Collagen supplementation supports movement, mobility

Is collagen good for my skin, hair and nails?

Yes. This is often the first improvement our customers report. In addition to being visible aspects of our appearance, our skin, hair, and nails serve as the body's natural protective barriers. Therefore, they require strength, which is where collage

What is the best time of day to take collagen?

Our True Collagen and Wild Collagen have both been designed to be as versatile as possible, so you can fit it easily into your daily ritual. Collagen supplementation works best when it is taken consistently. Simply add it to a drink of your choice, h

I am undergoing medical supervision, can I take your collagen?

A huge benefit of collagen peptide supplements is its great safety profile. We have used collagen for thousands of years in our diets and the supplement version has been regarded as safe by the European Food Safety Authority and has no known drug−nut

What age should I start taking collagen?

Taking collagen can be beneficial at any age, but we know that the body’s ability to produce collagen naturally starts to decline in our early 20s. As we move past roughly 30 years old, it is thought that collagen depletes faster than our body can pr

Is your collagen organic?

Whilst Ancient + Brave is certified by the Soil Association and all of our blends that can be organic are, collagen as a product cannot be certified as organic no matter where it comes from. Therefore, the only way we can ensure our True Collagen is

How does collagen work? copy

Collagen is the most plentiful protein in the body, and is a vital component of our connective tissue. It also supports and strengthens other key structural areas in the body, as well as insulating and protecting our organs. It is found everywhere in

My collagen isn’t dissolving properly in my drink, what can I do?

Here are our top tips to help ensure your collagen blends smoothly into your drink of choice:. 1. Liquid first: Always add the collagen to your liquid, not the other way around. 2. Warm over cold: While collagen works in cold drinks, it dissolves mor