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Collagen is the main structural protein in skin, tendons and connective tissue. Collagen supplements are usually hydrolysed collagen peptides that dissolve easily in water or coffee. Shop collagen powders, collagen protein waters and capsules from Welltech Nutrition, Rule 1, Rapid Supplements, ATP Science, Cyborg Sports, Primabolics and NOW Foods.

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Collagen: buying guide

How to compare collagen

  • Grams of collagen per serve (commonly 10 g) and the source (bovine or marine).
  • Added vitamin C or other ingredients in multi-ingredient formulas.
  • Collagen is not a complete protein for muscle building; for that, choose a protein powder.

Order online with Australia-wide delivery, free on orders of $100 or more, or visit a Supps247 store in Melbourne, regional Victoria or Brisbane to compare tubs in person and taste flavours before you buy. Members can use our price match guarantee on full-priced items.

Supplements should not replace a balanced diet. Always read the label and use only as directed. If symptoms persist, or if you are pregnant, take medication or have a medical condition, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Collagen: questions and answers

Is collagen the same as protein powder?
Collagen is a protein, but it lacks some essential amino acids, so it is not a substitute for whey or plant protein when your goal is muscle. Many people take both.
Where can I buy collagen in Melbourne or online?
Buy collagen online from Supps247 with delivery Australia-wide, or visit one of our stores across Melbourne and Victoria, such as Carnegie or Moonee Ponds. The range includes Cyborg Sport Collagen Pro, Welltech Nutrition Complete Collagen and collagen powders from Rule 1 and Rapid Supplements, plus collagen protein waters from Primabolics and Cyborg Sports and Horbaach Collagen Gummies. Stock varies by store, so check the product page or call before you travel. Our store locator shows the store nearest you, and orders of $99.99 or more ship free.
What is marine collagen?
Marine collagen is made from fish, usually the skin or scales, and is hydrolysed, or broken into smaller pieces, like other collagen powders. Our marine option is Marine Collagen+ Beauty by Cyborg Sports, which lists 10 g of wild-caught marine collagen per serve with vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and amla extract, in 500 g and 1 kg sizes. Marine collagen suits people who prefer not to use beef or pork products. It is not suitable if you have a fish allergy, so check the allergen statement. Like all collagen, it is not a complete protein.
Is collagen safe, and does it have side effects?
For healthy adults it appears to be well tolerated. A 2019 review of 11 randomised trials with 805 people, using 2.5 to 10 g a day for 8 to 24 weeks, reported no adverse events. The main things to check are the source and the label. Rapid Total Collagen Peptides includes marine collagen, so it does not suit anyone with a fish allergy, and bovine powders do not suit vegetarians. Some labels, such as ATP Science NOWAY, say they are not suitable for children under 15 or for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
What is the best time to take collagen?
For most people, whenever you will remember it each day. Rapid suggests any time, as long as you are consistent. If you take collagen to support connective tissue around training, the Australian Institute of Sport describes having it 40 to 60 minutes before exercise, with at least 20 g likely optimal, and notes your diet needs enough vitamin C. Some powders add it: R1 Collagen Peptides lists 90 mg of vitamin C per scoop. The AIS places collagen in Group B, where evidence is still emerging, so more research is needed.
How should a beginner start taking collagen?
Pick one product and use one serve a day. Unflavoured powders are the easiest start because they disappear into coffee, water, smoothies or oats: Rapid Total Collagen Peptides uses a 7.5 g serve and R1 Collagen Peptides a 10 g scoop. If you would rather drink it, Cyborg Sports Collagen Pro Protein Water mixes into a light, juice-style drink with 25 g of protein. Give it time, since the trials in a 2019 review ran for 8 to 24 weeks, and keep a complete protein in your diet for muscle.
Can I pick up collagen from a store near me?
Yes. Use our store locator to find your nearest Supps247, from Wallan and Craigieburn to Rosebud, or Richlands in Queensland. Click and collect is available at many stores, so you can order online and collect when it suits you; check your store's page first. Shelf stock varies, and collagen comes in many flavours and sizes, so call ahead if you want something specific, such as Welltech Nutrition Complete Collagen in Unflavoured. Online orders ship Australia-wide, usually in 2 to 8 business days.

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