Liquid Collagen Skin + Gut

Collagen with the gut in mind

5.6g of collagen protein per sachet, hydrolysed marine collagen already in solution, so nothing to mix. The peptides are absorbed through the gut and signal fibroblasts in the skin to produce new collagen; the extra idea here is that the gut doing the absorbing is looked after at the same time.

The gut half

Aloe vera inner leaf has a long record for soothing the digestive tract, kiwi fruit contributes the enzyme actinidin and fibre that support protein digestion and regularity, and the polysaccharides act as prebiotic fibre, feeding the bacteria that make up a healthy microbiome. The skin-gut link is well established enough that this pairing is sensible rather than a gimmick.

What is not in it

Tropical flavoured with under 0.2g of sugar per sachet and 35 calories; no caffeine, so any time of day.

The fit

The liquid collagen for anyone whose skin concerns come with a sensitive or sluggish gut. Skin Health is the double-dose berry shot, Skin + Energy the morning one with ginseng; Pro Collagen+ and the Original are the powders.

People who want their daily collagen to do something for digestion as well; sensitive or easily bloated stomachs that find powders heavy; and anyone who takes collagen on the move, torn open and drunk on the spot.

Worth knowing

Contains fish: not for a fish or seafood allergy, and not vegetarian or vegan. Kiwi is a known allergen in its own right. Pregnant or breastfeeding, check with your practitioner before starting any supplement. Collagen results build over eight to twelve weeks of daily use.

Tear and drink straight from the sachet, one a day, any time. Keep it cool and shake before opening.

Fifteen sachets is fifteen days; take it daily, or alternate with your other Vida Glow collagen, one collagen serve per day either way.

Use alongside

Pro Collagen+ or the Original powder as the everyday collagen if you want to rotate. On the skin, Liquid Peptides Advanced MP and a retinoid do the topical collagen work, C E Ferulic and SPF protect it.