Collagen reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 204 Reddit reviews across 26 subreddits and 58 posts to rank the best Collagen brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/30PlusSkinCare, r/nutrition, r/Supplements, r/Biohackers, r/beauty. Top-rated brands include Vital Proteins (4.3/5), Collagen (4.3/5), Sports Research (4.4/5).
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Reviews204
Subreddits26
Posts58
Brands79
Products55
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By Brand
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#1
Vital Proteins
4.3
(60)
"I use Vital Proteins collagen powder. I don't even notice it in there."
"Vital Proteins powder in the blue canister has absolutely helped with my skin hydration and appearance."
"I've used the Vital Protein powder in the blue canister for a few years now. I noticed it took about 6 months, but then people started commenting on my skin and I noticed my nails were growing really fast."
"The plain Vital Proteins in my coffee every day has made an incredible difference. Also helping my joints and soft tissue."
"When I changed to vital proteins (powder), the blue one, I started seeing a difference in skin hydration, hair health and nails."
"I like Vital Proteins Collagen Powder. You can add it to shakes, smoothies, coffee etc."
"I use Vital Proteins. It dissolves well in hot liquids, less so in cold. Doesn't affect taste. I put it in tea or smoothies."
"I’ve been using vital protein collagen for over a year now. My hair grows very quickly. After consistent use for several months, my skin is brighter and plumper."
"I mix 1 scoop with my coffee every morning and it blends in so well I don't notice it anymore."
"Vital Proteins and Ancient Nutrition are great options to start with!"
#2
Collagen
4.3
(12)
"I swear I look 10 years younger when I take it every day."
"I will NEVER stop taking collagen. I swear by it, there's a visible difference in my hair and skin after one or two months of taking it."
"I swear it helps with my hair, skin, nails, and joints."
"Collagen has absolutely improved my speed of recovery. I feel a noticeable difference on/off and have taken it now for 6+ years."
"I can confirm that my skin is softer and my hairs longer than it’s been in awhile."
"I add it to my vanilla flavoured coffee from Nespresso."
"Good product. You can get it at a good price at Costco."
"I do believe it helps with my skin, tendons and joints."
"For healthy skin and joint support, collagen protein might be better."
"I do the powder. I’ve noticed a difference."
#3
Sports Research
4.4
(8)
"I use Sports Research Marine Collagen. I get it on Amazon. It mixes great in hot or cold and is flavorless."
"Yes, huge. Joints are incredible (type 2) and hair, nails are fast growing. It took 6 weeks for me to notice the difference."
"Love the Sports Research one."
"The brand Sports Research dissolves REALLY well! Organika doesn’t."
"I like Sports Research."
"I use sports research marine collagen."
"Sports research."
"Otherwise I like Sports Research brand."
#4
Great Lakes
4.6
(7)
"Great Lakes Wellness. Definitely my go-to for collagen. Their collagen comes from clean, natural sources, mixes easily into drinks, and helps with everything from smoother skin to stronger joints."
"Great lakes collagen is my favorite."
"Great Lakes. I’ve tried a lot but have been using this for years and it’s great."
"Great Lakes and Garden of Life are best."
"I’ve tried a lot of different brands but I find Great Lakes to be the best."
"Is anyone still using Great Lakes?"
"I’ve heard good things about great lakes."
#5
Marine Collagen
4.0
(7)
"Marine collagen is definitely better than bovine collagen because it's rich in type I collagen."
"I get any brand of marine collagen."
"I’ve had good results with marine collagen supplements for skin elasticity."
"I’d look into making sure you’re getting at least marine collagen supplement in!"
"I switched to marine collagen plus glycine which apparently produces the same result - but is also good for skin etc."
"Noticing improvements in hydration and elasticity."
"Just picked up some marine collagen. I've mixed it into plain yogurt, added a few drops of liquid stevia."
#6
Bone Broth
4.7
(6)
"Instead of taking a powder, I make bone broth, which is high in collagen."
"It really helps and works, you will feel your joints too better."
"I believe it’s important to get your collagen from a natural source."
"Bone broth."
"Get gelatin bone broth."
"Anyone drink bone broth for protein and collagen?"
#7
Orgain
4.6
(5)
"I like Orgain, it dissolves great and has no taste."
"I get the Orgain one with pre- and probiotics and mix a scoop with my coffee in the morning."
"The skin on my face looks much better when I take it."
"I get Orgaine, but I really don’t know much about the brands."
"Personally, I like orgain collagen. I started adding it to my morning protein shake, usually the unfla"
#8
Anthony's
4.5
(4)
"I have just been buying this one for over a year now"
"Anthony's is the most cost-effective and it's very high-quality."
"Anthony's is good quality at low price, which is their business model. I like their stuff."
"Is good and available on Amazon."
#9
Hydrolyzed Collagen
5.0
(3)
"Hydrolyzed collagen is an excellent dietary supplement."
"Hydrolyzed collagen powder would be the way to go. I've used this, 5g/day and notice hair and nails grow much faster."
"Skin, hair and nails grow faster and are healthier."
#10
Collagen Supplement
4.7
(3)
"This is what bryan johnson explicitly uses on his website."
"My hair, skin, and nails are thicker. Even my skin. It’s like my skin is just stronger."
"During the pandemic lockdown, my wife convinced me to try a collagen supplement - Vital Proteins - after using it herself for some months."
#11
Gelatin
4.3
(3)
"I can already see an improvement in my skin."
"I would definitely recommend it."
"I recommend eating cooked pork skins (not fried, skin is removed), and Knox unflavored gelatin."
#12
Codeage
4.3
(3)
"I had the best results with Codeage."
"I like Codeage as it has 5 different types of collagen."
"Codeage."
#13
Thorne
4.0
(3)
"Stick to bovine, look into thorne and great lakes, those are some of the better brands"
"Thorne. Message me for a huge discount!"
"Thorne might also be good because they are high quality."
#14
Collagen Peptides
4.0
(3)
"I personally believe they help me with my arthritis and overall health."
"Better luck here with collagen peptides vs biosil."
"I think SR is a good choice. But note that it's a meat product."
#15
Physician's CHOICE
5.0
(2)
"Here's another natural one: Physician's CHOICE Collagen Peptides. It's got Type I and Type III peptides, and it's a flavourless powder."
"It's got Type I and Type III peptides, and it's a flavourless powder."
#16
Restora:Cell
5.0
(2)
"Amazingly delicious and natural"
"I noticed my skin felt firmer and looked more radiant within just a couple of weeks."
#17
ENSANTÉ
5.0
(2)
"Premium Marine Collagen by ENSANTÉ on Amazon. Super clean.. show their tests.. and works wonders for me."
"The premium marine collagen by ENSANTÉ on Amazon. They’re a smaller brand but they have organic ingredients and are very clean and have pretty much no taste."
#18
Live Conscious
4.5
(2)
"I have been taking Live Conscious collagen peptides in my morning coffee almost daily for a year now."
#19
Collagen Powder
4.5
(2)
"I buy this one in the UK: https://leancaffeine.co.uk/products/collagen-powder-clean-and-pure"
"I take a collagen powder in my tea but also have bone broth."
#20
Vital Protein
4.5
(2)
"I like Vital Protein because it dissolves the best in coffee or in a smoothie."
"I have used Vital Protein Collagen for 2 years."
#21
Thrive Market
4.5
(2)
"They have the most affordable/quality of collagen per serving."
"I take Thrive Market Coconut Chocolate powder to get 22 grams a day."
#22
Ancient Nutrition
4.5
(2)
"Ancient nutrition multi collagen peptide! Cured my tennis elbow."
"Collagen has helped my joints a lot (particularly my old knees)."
#23
Garden of Life
4.0
(2)
"Garden of life makes a good one. Can be bought in store in the states."
"Disolves well, flavorless"
#24
Coll-U-Gen
4.0
(2)
"If you really want to take supps, try Coll-U-Gen."
"You could go for Coll-U-gen and combine it with hylauronic acid."
#25
Meiji
4.0
(2)
"Meiji in the pink pouch. Been taking it on and off since 2017. Most Japanese brands are good imo. Just make sure you get marine collagen."
"I use a Japanese brand (Meiji), it doesn't have a strong smell."
#26
Amazon
4.0
(2)
"Helped a lot. Some get really expensive but I didn’t go that route."
"I found these gummies on Amazon and set up subscribe and save for the discount."
#27
Horbaach Skin Rejuvenator
5.0
(1)
"I use & really like the Horbaach ‘Skin Rejuvenator’ w/ Verisol."
#28
Trunature
5.0
(1)
"This Trunature collagen from Costco has tested the best for its levels and cleanliness."
#29
Vital Nutrients Marine Collagen Wild Caught
5.0
(1)
"Worked great for this old man."
#30
Collagen Supplements
5.0
(1)
"Here is a list of excellent collagen supplements."
#31
Revive Naturals
5.0
(1)
"We use this one in our morning coffee."
#32
Equip Foods
5.0
(1)
"Equip Foods Collagen..the best!"
#33
Primal Kitchen
5.0
(1)
"We really like primal kitchens, vanilla, coconut, and chocolate coconut."
#34
Move Free
5.0
(1)
"I have used Move Free Ultra Triple Action for several years."
#35
Rejuran
5.0
(1)
"Rejuran skin booster worked great for my dry skin."
#36
Jamieson
5.0
(1)
"Jamieson liquid collagen and every two weeks a make a massive pot of broth."
#37
Now Foods
5.0
(1)
"One of the cleanest supplement brand"
#38
NewYou
5.0
(1)
"Gives best result for Glowing skin, and healthy hair long with Anti-aging benefits."
#39
Mosbeau
5.0
(1)
"MOSBEAU! 🤍"
#40
Organika
5.0
(1)
"It’s unflavoured and dissolves really well in hot drinks so i add it to my morning coffee and don’t notice it at all!"
#41
Freya
5.0
(1)
"I drink Freya bone broth (the best tasting one I’ve tried) and I’ve just started using Zooki hydrolysed collagen pouches."
#42
Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptides
5.0
(1)
"You’ll notice benefits in your skin and joints, it’s also good for gut health."
#43
Collagen Shots
5.0
(1)
"I very much notice a difference/improvement in overall appearance and agility."
#44
Puori
5.0
(1)
"I use Puori powder and swear by it."
#45
Collagen Gummies
5.0
(1)
"I started to notice a real difference in my skin's elasticity and overall glow after just a few weeks."
#46
Collagen from Amazon
5.0
(1)
"It really works! You'll see improvements (skin, hair, nails) in a month or so."
#47
Collagen Hydrolysate
5.0
(1)
"Have tried 4-5 different ones but none I like better."
#48
Powdered Collagen
5.0
(1)
"My skin is looking pretty awesome and tighter and my tummy feels better."
#49
AstroFlav
5.0
(1)
"I dilute it in my coffee or any warm beverage, it completely dissolves, and it has 0 taste."
#50
Whole Body
5.0
(1)
"That’s what Bryan Johnson uses, and he’s strictly a numbers/results kinda guy."
#51
Collagen U-Gen
4.0
(1)
"I use Coll-U-Gen and combine it with a good multivitamin or something with magnesium to help with overall joint health."
#52
UC-II
4.0
(1)
"I was told to use Un-denatured Type II (sometimes labeled as "UC-II") to help with joints."
#53
Youn Beauty
4.0
(1)
"Try Youn Beauty Supplemental Collagen."
#54
Native Path
4.0
(1)
"Native Path."
#55
Bioglan Collagen Biotin Supplements
4.0
(1)
"They make a big difference."
#56
Type 1 Hydrolyzed Collagen
4.0
(1)
"Any type 1 hydrolyzed collagen supplement is good."
#57
Holi Mane
4.0
(1)
"Marine collagen for me. I buy holi mane."
#58
Nature's Made
4.0
(1)
"I'm taking Natures Made collagen gummies."
#59
HealthyHey
4.0
(1)
"2 scoops everyday"
#60
Knox
4.0
(1)
"Buying bulk gelatin powder like Knox brand would also be a solution."
#61
Dr. Foster's
4.0
(1)
#62
Collagen on the Go
4.0
(1)
"I like the 'Collagen on the go' — it’s 5mg so you need to slurp up two of these babies."
#63
Hair Skin Nails
4.0
(1)
"I haven't been as achy in my trouble spots lately."
#64
Beef Gelatin
4.0
(1)
"I just but a bag of beef gelatin and make my own jello."
#65
Heart and Soil
4.0
(1)
"Look up heart and soil animal based protein."
#66
Innerb
4.0
(1)
"Innerb glowshot made from CJ"
#67
Body Kitchen
4.0
(1)
"I'm a fan of Body Kitchen's advanced with Types I and II + Resveratrol + HLA."
#68
Plant Fusion
4.0
(1)
"I take a collagen builder (plant fusion via Amazon) and not actual collagen."
#69
Vital Performance
4.0
(1)
"I use vital performance. It’s vital proteins actual protein powder that also has collagen."
#70
Dose & Co
4.0
(1)
"Have a look at Dose and Co!"
#71
Animal Based Collagen
4.0
(1)
"I think it’s best to try an Animal based Collagen like Grass fed beef Collagen."
#72
Beef Bone Broth
4.0
(1)
"I find it helps my knee pain."
#73
Designs for Health
4.0
(1)
"I started noticing my hair felt thicker and my skin looked a bit more hydrated."
#74
Health Nutrition
4.0
(1)
"I take collagen regularly and my hair is shinier and thicker and my skin feels a bit more radiant."
#75
Costco
4.0
(1)
"Costco has a decent quality supplement that I use."
#76
Organifi
4.0
(1)
"I’m using Organifi, and it’s helped my joints a ton."
#77
Hydrolyzed Collagen Supplement
4.0
(1)
"I've found that the hydrolyzed collagen type is the most effective because it's easier for your body to absorb."
#78
Vitalbeautie
4.0
(1)
"Oh! These are good!"
#79
Bulk Supplements
1.0
(1)
"It was disgusting. I take this and like it"
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