It's no secret that collagen is rising in popularity. Because of this, there are many options for collagen supplements available today. There are collagen powders, liquid collagen, collagen gummies, collagen waters, and even collagen bars - the many options can be overwhelming. Let's compare two of the most popular choices for collagen - liquid collagen vs. powder.

What is Collagen?

Before comparing liquid collagen and powder collagen, it is important to answer what collagen is. Collagen is a protein found throughout the human body. Collagen contains 19 different amino acids - the most important being proline, hydroxyproline, and glycine. Most collagen supplements, however, are not made with whole collagen proteins.

Most collagen supplements on the market today contain collagen peptides, which are collagen protein chains cut into smaller segments of collagen. Collagen peptides are proven to be more effective because the collagen peptides are absorbed quicker in your body.

As we know, our natural collagen production starts to decline after the age of 25. Due to the decline in collagen, our bodies will show signs of aging, like wrinkles, fine lines, thinning hair, brittle nails, and achy joints. Taking a daily collagen supplement helps support your body's collagen production. Taking collagen every day will help support joint health, hydrate and smooth the skin, strengthen and shine hair, and strengthen nails.

How is collagen made?

All collagen comes from an animal source. There are vegan collagen supplements on the rise, but they are only blends of amino acids that go into collagen proteins and not the collagen itself. Vegan collagen is similar to almond milk in that it is not real milk but instead a milk substitute. Unless you have dietary or moral restrictions, it is best to take a collagen supplement from an animal source.

 However, not all sources of collagen are equal. There are usually two categories of collagen sources - farm-raised animals and wild-caught sources. The most popular collagen products to date are bovine collagen. The source of bovine collagen is farm-raised cowhides, making it a less sustainable option. Other farm-raised sources include pigs, chickens, and sometimes fish.

The other source of collagen is wild-caught animals - or wild-caught marine collagen. Wild-caught marine collagen is a more sustainable option and leads to a more pure form of collagen. Wild-caught fish have less exposure to as many hormones or chemicals opposed to farm-raised. At Indigo Marine Collagen, our Pure marine collagen is sustainably-sourced from wild-caught white fish in the North Atlantic.

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Now that we know what collagen is and where it comes from, we can discuss the difference between liquid collagen and collagen powder.

What is Liquid Collagen?

Liquid collagen is simply collagen in a ready-to-drink form. Whether flavored or unflavored, liquid collagen is in the form of collagen water, bone broths, or collagen boost shots. The source of most liquid collagen is primarily marine - or fish. As discussed, marine sources are more sustainable compared to bovine sources.

Liquid collagens are usually low in calories and claim to help boost your body's collagen stores. When choosing liquid collagen, check the ingredient list. Some collagen waters and other liquids may have more ingredients to enhance the flavor and create a better-tasting beverage. Also, check the amount of collagen you're getting from these beverages. Some liquid forms of collagen have less collagen per serving than powder collagen. Aim to get 10-20 grams of collagen per serving.

What is Powdered Collagen?

Collagen powders easily dissolve in both food and drinks. Depending on the brand, collagen powders can be either flavored or unflavored. The sources for powdered collagen vary from farm-raised bovine, porcine, or fish and wild-caught marine. When purchasing a collagen powder product, check the label for the collagen source. Most bovine collagens require 20 grams of collagen per serving. On the other hand, marine collagen requires only 10 grams per serving due to its bioavailability. So, less is more when it comes to marine collagen.

Powdered collagen is usually low in calories and can seamlessly mix with your morning coffee, smoothie, or baked goods. Collagen doesn't lose any nutrients when cooked, making it easy to incorporate into your baking and cooking. 

Liquid Collagen vs. Collagen Powder

The form of collagen you take is entirely up to your preference. Collagen powder can give you more collagen per serving than a liquid collagen shot, but sometimes grabbing pre-made collagen water is more convenient. The most important thing when looking for a collagen supplement is the source and quality of the collagen.

Indigo Marine Collagen only uses the highest quality marine collagen on the market. We own our entire supply chain, so we have complete control over our environmental impact and product quality. We partner with sustainable fisheries in the North Atlantic to extract collagen from wild-caught white fish. Our marine collagen powders are of the highest standard and purest quality. Indigo Marine Collagen is premium unflavored or flavored marine collagen powder that is better for you and better for the planet.

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