Which Collagen Is Best? Marine or Bovine, Powder or Gels, Flavoured or Unflavoured? Your Complete Guide
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If you have ever tried to choose a collagen supplement you will know how confusing the market is. One Google search and suddenly you are drowning in claims, types, flavours, and “super blends”. Women are left wondering:
Which collagen actually works?
Is marine collagen better than bovine?
Should I pick type 1 or type 3?
Is powder better than liquid?
Are flavoured collagen drinks worth it?
What does grass fed mean?
Does wild caught fish matter?
Do gels absorb better?
What collagen is best for skin?
What collagen is best for joints?
Is all collagen the same?
Why does some collagen smell fishy?
If you have asked any of those questions, you are absolutely not alone. So let us break it down simply and honestly, the Vigor way.
Marine Collagen vs Bovine Collagen. Which is better?
This is the question we see most often and the truth is that both types of collagen can be incredibly effective. The key is purity, quality, and proper sourcing.
Marine collagen
Marine collagen is made from fish skin and is naturally rich in type 1 collagen which is the type most abundant in your skin, hair, nails, and bones. Women often choose marine because they believe it absorbs better or is more “beauty focused”.
Bovine collagen
Bovine collagen comes from cow hide and gives you type 1 and type 3 collagen. Type 3 supports muscles, joints, ligaments, gut health, and recovery. This makes bovine collagen a fantastic all rounder.
So which is best?
This is where the supplement industry loves to add drama, but the honest truth is that a blend can give you the best of both. Marine for beauty, bovine for full body support. That is exactly why Vigor Collagen uses a pure blend of wild caught marine and grass fed bovine collagen, so you do not have to choose.
Grass fed and wild caught. Does it matter?
Yes it does.
Grass fed bovine collagen comes from cows raised on natural grass which supports cleaner, more ethical sourcing.
Wild caught marine collagen comes from fish sourced from their natural environment, not farmed, giving you higher quality peptides and better sustainability.
Quality in. Quality out.
Powder vs gels vs liquid. Which absorbs better?
Another big question women ask every day.
Powders
Powders are the most flexible and the most studied. You can easily control your dose, mix it into anything, and keep your collagen routine simple.
Liquids and gels
These might look convenient but they often contain additives, preservatives, sweeteners, flavours, colourings, thickeners, and syrups. Not because companies want to, but because you cannot create a stable liquid without adding them.
At Vigor we do not believe artificial flavours, additives, or preservatives belong in health supplements unless they are natural and genuinely healthy. Clean is always better.
This is why Vigor Collagen is a pure powder with absolutely no additives.
Flavoured or unflavoured collagen. Which should I choose?
Flavoured collagen might seem fun but it usually means you are also getting:
Sweeteners
Artificial flavourings
Acids
Colourings
Fillers
Stabilisers
If your goal is clearer skin, better joints, better gut health, or stronger hair and nails, your supplement should support your progress, not add unnecessary ingredients.
This is why we chose unflavoured. It dissolves easily in hot or cold drinks without any aftertaste which means you can take it every day without getting bored of a flavour.
Staying consistent is the real secret to results.
What about dose? How much collagen should I take?
Most studies show benefits at around 8 to 15 grams per day. Vigor Collagen gives you a flexible dosing system so you can start low or build up depending on your goals. Three teaspoons gives you your essential daily dose.
So which collagen is best overall?
The best collagen is the one that is:
Pure
High quality
Easy to take
Free from unnecessary ingredients
Backed by research
Something you can actually stick to every single day
Consistency is far more important than perfection.
Why we created Vigor Collagen
Our founder Rachel is on a mission to change and demystify the supplements market. Too many products are confusing, overcomplicated, full of fillers, or wrapped in clever marketing.
We develop products we love to use ourselves which means they need to be clean, pure, easy to take, and something we will actually stay consistent with. Because when you stay consistent, you get real results.
Vigor Collagen is a pure blend of wild caught marine and grass fed bovine collagen. No flavours. No additives. No preservatives. Just high quality collagen that dissolves beautifully and fits effortlessly into your day.
Simple, honest, effective. Exactly how supplements should be.
If you want a collagen that supports your skin, hair, nails, gut, joints, muscles, and sleep, without any of the unnecessary extras, Vigor Collagen ticks every box. Easy to use, easy to stay consistent with, and designed with real women in mind.