Collagen Protein Water - Lychee

Collagen contains glycine and proline in concentrations not found in whey or most other common proteins. These are the primary building blocks of skin, cartilage, tendons, and connective tissue. The clinical evidence is well established:

• Skin: Systematic reviews confirm regular collagen intake improves skin hydration and elasticity.[1]
• Joints: A large review of clinical trials found collagen can reduce joint pain and improve function in people with osteoarthritis.[2]
• Connective tissue: Randomised controlled trials show collagen peptides combined with resistance training support connective tissue health and body composition.[3,4]
  

Yes, but it is not competing with whey. Collagen is another tool in your belt. Whey builds the muscle. Collagen supports the structure underneath it.

Collagen alone is not good for building muscle. Collagen is low in leucine (roughly 750-830mg per serve, well below a typical whey dose) and contains no tryptophan. Both are important for muscle protein synthesis. If maximising muscle growth is the goal, whey or a complete protein source is the right tool.

However, tendons, joints, and connective tissue take significant load during training and recover differently to muscle tissue. Research shows collagen peptides combined with resistance training support connective tissue health and body composition.[3,4]

No matter your health goals, prioritising a varied diet of whole foods is the gold standard. Supplements should only be used as a secondary support system, rather than a primary or sole nutritional source.

Yes. Think of it the same way you think about legumes or tofu. Neither is a protein powerhouse like whey on its own, but you still count them toward your daily target because they contribute to the same amino acid pool your body draws from across the day. Collagen works on the same rationale.

Research shows that up to 36% of daily protein can come from collagen without any impact on overall amino acid balance, provided the rest of the diet is reasonably varied.[5] You would not use collagen as your only protein source, but as part of a balanced diet of whole foods, it absolutely earns its place in your daily total.

Each serve delivers approximately 23 to 26g of protein with zero fat and minimal sugar. On a cut, where every calorie matters and protein targets are still high, this profile can be useful. Connective tissue health also tends to suffer during caloric restriction combined with high training volume, so keeping collagen in your stack and including it as part of a balanced diet during a cut can support recovery in ways that whey does not.[3]

Whey is optimised for muscle protein synthesis. Collagen targets skin, joints, tendons, and connective tissue. They serve different purposes, which is why many people use both. Our Collagen Protein Water is also dairy-free, lighter in consistency, and naturally sweetened with Thaumatin. It is not a whey protein replacement; it is a different product for a different job with a different taste profile.

One serve delivers a clinically relevant dose of hydrolysed Type I and III collagen peptides. Additional serves are safe but offer diminishing returns for overall protein nutrition given collagen is an incomplete protein. Beyond one serve, protein intake is better covered through whole food sources.

No. Our collagen is bovine-derived. The range is dairy-free, but not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.

Hydrolysed Type I and III collagen peptides (bovine), natural fruit flavours, food acids (citric acid and malic acid), and Thaumatin as a natural sweetener.

No fat, minimal sugar, and approximately 23 to 26g of protein per 30g serve depending on the flavour.

Available in three flavours: Lychee, Shine Muscat Grape, and Passionfruit Black Tea.

• Shine Muscat Grape: caffeine-free
• Lychee: caffeine-free
• Passionfruit Black Tea: 56mg caffeine per serve (naturally derived from black tea)

1. Pu, S.Y. et al., ‘Effects of Oral Collagen for Skin Anti-Aging: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis’, Nutrients, vol. 15, no. 9, 2023, p. 2080. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10180699/
2. Lin, C.D. et al., ‘Efficacy and Safety of Collagen Derivatives for Osteoarthritis: A Trial Sequential Meta-Analysis’, Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, vol. 32, no. 4, 2024, pp. 425–439. https://www.oarsijournal.com/article/S1063-4584(24)00004-9/fulltext
3. Zdzieblik, D. et al., ‘Collagen Peptide Supplementation in Combination with Resistance Training Improves Body Composition and Increases Muscle Strength in Elderly Sarcopenic Men: A Randomised Controlled Trial’, British Journal of Nutrition, vol. 114, no. 8, 2015, pp. 1237–1245. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4594048/
4. Oertzen-Hagemann, V. et al., ‘Effects of 12 Weeks of Hypertrophy Resistance Exercise Training Combined with Collagen Peptide Supplementation on the Skeletal Muscle Proteome in Recreationally Active Men’, Nutrients, vol. 11, no. 5, 2019, p. 1072. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6566884/
5. Paul, C., Leser, S. and Oesser, S., ‘Significant Amounts of Functional Collagen Peptides Can Be Incorporated in the Diet While Maintaining Indispensable Amino Acid Balance’, Nutrients, vol. 11, no. 5, 2019, p. 1079. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6566836/