Marine collagen, explained
Collagen is the main structural protein in skin, bones and cartilage. Here's what marine collagen is, what a real dose looks like, and the honest answer on what it can and can't claim in the UK.
What is hydrolysed marine collagen?
Marine collagen comes from fish. "Hydrolysed" means the long collagen protein has been broken into smaller peptides, so the powder dissolves in water or juice, hot or cold, without clumping.
What does a real dose look like?
Check the grams per serving, not just the tub size. Anima gives you 10 g of hydrolysed marine collagen per scoop, with 25 mg of hyaluronic acid, 180 mg of vitamin C (225% NRV) and a full B-vitamin complex including biotin. A 300 g tub is about 29 servings, one scoop a day.
Is there an authorised health claim for collagen?
No. In Great Britain there is no authorised health claim for collagen itself, so any promise that collagen firms, plumps or reverses ageing isn't an authorised claim. The lawful claims come from the vitamins:
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of the skin
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones, cartilage, gums, teeth and blood vessels
- Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system
- Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress
- Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal hair
- Niacin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin
- Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin
That's why we add vitamin C at a meaningful level and print the collagen dose, so you can judge it yourself.
How to take it
- One scoop (10.35 g) a day, shaken into water or juice.
- Contains fish. Not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
- Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
Check with your GP or pharmacist first if…
you're pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
Why Anima
- 10 g of collagen per scoop, every number printed.
- Claims limited to the ones the law authorises.
- Made in a UK GMP-standard facility, with a batch number on every tub.
- Free tracked UK delivery on every order, no minimum.