The 11 Best Collagen Supplements of 2024

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Collagen supplements have a lot of hype behind them—but also clinical research that indicates a slew of benefits for your skin. “Collagen is a structural protein known to support your skin, bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments,” says Breanna Woods, MS, RD, a dietitian based in Indianapolis. “As we age, our body naturally produces less collagen.

Research supports that taking a collagen supplement may improve joint mobility, skin integrity, and muscle strength (when combined with resistance training).” Collagen supplements in powder form can also improve skin hydration, elasticity, roughness, and density—making them a skincare powerhouse as well.

To get the scoop on the best collagen supplements out there, we asked nutrition experts for their top picks. We conducted hours of research to find the best on the market—evaluating all of our options based on their key ingredients and their health benefits. After considering dozens of formulas, we landed on these top-rated picks.

Best Overall

• Gluten-free

• Dairy-free

• Nut-free

• Contains probiotics

Available in many flavors—unflavored, vanilla, chocolate, cold brew, strawberry lemonade, and cucumber lime—this supplement is made from beef, chicken, fish, and eggshell membrane. It’s made with ingredients from non-GMO, grass-fed, and pasture-raised, cage-free, and cruelty-free sources. Plus, it uses hydrolyzed bovine collagen, which is easier for your body to absorb.

The product is formulated to help improve the appearance of crow’s feet, as well as help reduce knee stiffness. It also supports gut health and healthy skin, hair, and nails.

Key Ingredients: Hydrolyzed bovine hide collagen peptides, fermented eggshell membrane collagen, chicken bone broth protein concentrate, bacillius coagulans, hydrolyzed fish collagen peptides | Age Range: Adult 18+ | Dosage: 1 scoop (10 grams) | Certified: N/A | Size: 16 oz

Best Budget

If you want something sweet, we are fans of Orgain’s Keto Collagen Protein Powder. It comes in vanilla and chocolate and makes a nice enhancement to a post-workout protein shake. The collagen contains MCT oil, as well as acacia, sea salt, and stevia. Per 20-gram scoop, you get 10 grams of fueling protein.

Key Ingredients: Collagen peptides and coconut medium-chain triglycerides | Age Range: Adult 18+ | Dosage: 1 scoop (20 grams) | Certified: None | Size: 14.1 oz

Best Value

We are obsessed with Naturenetics collagen, as it uses special collagen called Verisol, which is made specifically to target fibroblasts in the skin. The brand is also extremely diligent about third-party testing and the purity of the products, which we love to see.

Key Ingredients: Verisol | Age Range: Adult 18+ | Dosage: 1 scoop (2.5 grams) | Certified: Manufactured in a GMP-certified, NSF-approved facility | Size: 5.3 oz

Best for Skin

• Minimal ingredient list

• No added sugars

• Gluten-free

• Dairy-free

This product, another fan favorite of many registered dietitians, contains Type I and Type II collagen powder and is certified kosher and Whole30-approved. “This one is my favorite because it gives you not only 18 grams of protein but also vitamin C and hyaluronic acid—which both support collagen synthesis in the body,” says Woods. “Vital Proteins mixes well in pretty much anything and has little to no taste.”

Key Ingredients: Bovine hide collagen peptides, hyaluronic acid, vitamin C  | Age Range: Adult 18+ | Dosage: 2 scoops (20 grams) | Certified: Kosher, whole30 approved, non-GMO, NSF certified cGMP facility | Size: 20 oz

Best for Pescatarians

• Not for vegetarians

While there are many different types of collagen on the market, there is a huge difference between bovine and marine collagen. This is the perfect product for a pescatarian who doesn’t want to consume bovine collagen. 

Indigo Marine Collagen is fished in the wild and processed in their own facilities to ensure strict quality controls. It also consists of smaller peptides or smaller protein molecules than bovine collagen sources, which means it’s more efficient in the body.

Key Ingredients: Hydrolyzed fish collagen | Age Range: Adult 18+ | Dosage: 1 scoop (10 grams) | Certified: Kosher | Size: 10.6 oz

Best Taste

We like the Primal Kitchen Collagen Fuel because it provides 10 grams of collagen peptides per serving while still containing minimal amounts of refined sugars. This powder also comes in several tasty flavors, like vanilla, chocolate coconut, and peanut butter. 

Key Ingredients: Bovine collagen peptides | Age Range: Adult 18+ | Dosage: 1 scoop (11 grams for unflavored, other flavors have different dosages) | Certified: Keto, gluten-free | Size: 19.4 oz

Best Travel-Friendly

Mix these single-serve cups with hot water for a savory snack—the product is made with beef bone broth, vegetables, herbs, spices, and seasonings. “If going for savory, my favorite is LonoLife single-serve packets, which most people find taste good enough to drink on their own,” says Cline.

Key Ingredients: Beef collagen | Age Range: All | Dosage: Single-serve cup (15 grams) | Certified: None | Size: 5.3 oz

Best Unflavored

We had to shout out to NutraCollagen for packing more collagen peptides per serving into this product than most of its competitors. We also love how the brand manufactures all of its products in the United States, in its own Michigan facility—which means it can ensure quality. 

As for their Collagen Maximizer, we like the smooth texture and consistency, as they dissolve immediately with no clumping making them super easy to add to drinks, smoothies, and other foods.

Key Ingredients: Instantized bovine collagen peptides | Age Range: Adult 18+ | Dosage: 2 scoops (22 grams) | Certified: None | Size: 15.5 oz

Best Plant-Based

• Great taste

• Gluten-free

• Vegan

Technically this doesn't contain any collagen, but it is a great alternative for vegans or vegetarians who want the benefits of using a collagen supplement without having to consume animal products. That's because it's made with superfood ingredients like bamboo extract—as well as beauty powerhouses biotin and hyaluronic acid. Reviewers love that the taste is amazing and goes perfectly in their morning latte or smoothie.

Key Ingredients: Bamboo extract, hyaluronic acid, biotin | Age Range: N/A | Dosage: 2 teaspoons | Certified: None | Size: 3.9 oz or 7.9 oz

Best Capsule

• Have to take three a day

If you want to take a collagen supplement, but powders aren't your thing, try out these capsules instead. They not only contain a collagen blend, but also hyaluronic acid and vitamin C to improve the skin's appearance and fight free radicals that can lead to signs of aging. Their collagen is grass-fed, bovine sourced, and it's gluten-free and non-GMO.

Key Ingredients: Collagen peptide hydro-matrix blend | Age Range: All | Dosage: 3 capsules | Certified: Non-GMO | Size: 90 capsules

Best Sugar-Free

• Non-GMO

• Soy-free

• Paleo

• Gluten-free

• Dairy-free

• Sugar-free

We love this woman-owned small business because their products contain minimal, pronounceable ingredients and easily work with our everyday life. Take their collagen, for example. Since it’s completely flavorless, it easily mixes with coffee, tea, smoothies, baked goods, and more. 

Sourced from the highest quality bovine, this collagen supports healthy hair, skin, nails, joints, gut health, and more. It also packs 10 grams of protein, is easily digestible, and is paleo-and-keto friendly.

Key Ingredients: Hydrolyzed Bovine Collagen Peptides | Age Range: All | Dosage: 1 scoop (11.11 grams) | Certified: N/A | Size: 41 capsules

Where We Stand

There are many collagen supplements on the market right now, but our favorite is Ancient Nutrition's Multi Collagen Peptides Protein Powder Pure for its non-GMO and grass-fed natural ingredients. For a more budget-friendly option, we recommend the Orgain Keto Collagen Protein Powder because it has a great taste and 10 grams of collagen per serving.

What to Look For in a Collagen Supplement

• Hydrolyzes collagen: Tamar Samuels, RD, NBC-HWC, a New York City-based holistic dietitian and nutritionist and the co-founder of Culina Health, recommends looking for supplements that are formulated with hydrolyzed collagen, which indicates that it’s easier to digest and is more quickly absorbed after ingestion. (Just like our Ancient Nutrition pick.) “It’s also high in the amino acids glycine and proline which are essential for building new collagen in your muscles, bones, and gut,” she adds.
• Grass-fed, pasture-raised, and antibiotic free: When shopping for a collagen supplement, Samuels also stresses the importance of choosing a product that’s made from grass-fed, pasture-raised, and antibiotic-free animals to ensure you’re ingesting the healthiest collagen possible—like our Lonolife selection.“The collagen shouldn’t contain any additives or fillers,” she says. “Dietary products are not regulated by the FDA, so it’s important to be mindful of the source of your ingredients to avoid excessive exposure to antibiotics, pesticides, and other potentially harmful substances."
• Third-party verification: Samuels also recommends looking for products with third-party verification to ensure that the product lives up to its claims and contains the ingredients it says it does. “These companies also ensure there aren’t any additional ingredients in the product that aren’t listed on the label,” she says. She suggests looking for verifications by the following credible groups: NSF International, UL, and US Pharmacopeia.

FAQ

• “Emerging research using nutritional supplements containing hydrolyzed collagen is beginning to show additional anti-aging, collagen-boosting promise in the skin,” says Joan Salge Blake, EdD, RDN, a nutrition professor at Boston University and host of the podcast Spot On! Additionally, research using Verisol shows a decrease in the wrinkles that appear around your eyes.

• Yes. However, according to Woods, most collagen supplements have a pretty long shelf life. “Even after the expiration date, the dry nature of powders means they don't technically spoil or become unsafe to eat," she says. "However, the quality of the collagen will likely decrease, which may impact its effectiveness.”

• “Consistency is key for results,” says Woods, who recommends taking one serving per day. “A lot of people like mixing it in their coffee, smoothie, but you can add it to any beverage. You can also add it to oatmeal or baked goods. However, it's not necessary to take collagen with food.” (Our NUTRACOLLAGEN choice is great for sneaking into your daily sips.)

Why Trust Byrdie 

Byrdie contributor Amy Gorin, MS, RDN, is a registered dietitian nutritionist and has over a decade of experience in the nutrition industry, writing for some of the biggest magazines and websites out there. She specializes in plant-based nutrition and is one of the most recognized nutrition experts in America.

Our senior commerce editor, Lauren Pardee, worked with experts and fact-checkers to ensure our list was up to date and delivered the best of the best. She's a fan of collagen supplements herself and especially enjoys the Vital Proteins pick.

For this story, Team Byrdie worked with several experts to gather more insights about what to keep in mind when buying collagen supplements. Those experts included:

• Breanna Woods, MS, RD, a dietitian based in Indianapolis.
• Tamar Samuels, RD, NBC-HWC, a New York City-based holistic dietitian and nutritionist and the co-founder of Culina Health.
• Joan Salge Blake, EdD, RDN, a nutrition professor at Boston University and host of the podcast Spot On!
• Linzy Ziegelbaum, a registered dietitian and the founder of LNZ nutrition.

According to our Diversity Pledge, 15% of products in our newly-published market roundups will feature Black-owned and/or Black-founded brands. At the time of publishing, we were not able to find any collagen supplements from a Black-owned and/or Black-founded business. If you know of one we should consider, please email us at , and we will evaluate the product ASAP.