Marine Collagen Tablets

Marine collagen provides the amino acids your body uses to build and repair collagen-rich tissues, including skin, hair, nails, joints, and bones. Supplementing with collagen may help support skin elasticity and hydration, maintain strong nails, and reduce joint stiffness, especially as natural collagen production declines with age. The peptides in marine collagen are hydrolysed for better absorption and it’s thought they can help to stimulate your body’s own collagen synthesis once absorbed.

Some research evidence suggests that hydrolysed marine collagen can improve skin hydration, elasticity, and smoothness when taken consistently for at least 8–12 weeks. Several clinical studies have found measurable benefits to skin firmness and wrinkle depth. Collagen supplements don’t directly replace lost collagen, but instead provide the building blocks - the amino acids and signal peptides - that encourage the body to repair and renew its own collagen.

No, the NHS does not specifically recommend collagen supplements. They are considered optional nutritional products rather than essential nutrients. However, the NHS recognises that protein and vitamin C are needed for normal collagen formation. People can choose to take collagen supplements as part of their personal skincare or joint-support routine if they find them beneficial.

Taking marine collagen daily helps maintain a steady supply of collagen peptides and amino acids in your bloodstream. Over time, this can support smoother skin, stronger nails, healthier hair, and more flexible joints. Collagen is a form of protein, so daily use is generally safe when taken as directed. It’s most effective when taken consistently over several weeks or months.

Early signs usually appear after 6–8 weeks of consistent use. Reviewers on product pages for marine collagen often say that they notice smoother or better-hydrated skin, stronger nails that no longer break easily, and reduced morning stiffness in joints. Visible effects on wrinkles or skin firmness can take up to 12 weeks, depending on age, diet, and lifestyle factors such as sun exposure and hydration.

There’s no scientific evidence that marine collagen directly reduces belly fat. Collagen is a protein source that may help support lean muscle when combined with exercise, which can indirectly improve body composition. However, it does not have a fat-burning effect and is not going to have any influence on losing weight.

Avoid taking collagen at the same time as high doses of calcium, iron, or zinc supplements, as they may compete for absorption. Alcohol and excessive sugar intake can also impair collagen synthesis in the body. For best results, combine collagen with vitamin C, which is essential for collagen production.

Some reviewers say that taking collagen supplements brings about noticeable improvements in their acne, but there’s no evidence of why this may be. Collagen itself does not treat acne, but by supporting skin structure and repair, it may help the skin renew itself faster and therefore improve skin texture and speed up healing. Some people find that consistent collagen intake helps reduce post-acne marks or scarring, but it won’t directly tackle oil production or acne-causing bacteria on the skin.

Yes. Collagen provides amino acids such as proline and glycine, which are important for the production of keratin, the protein that makes up hair. Supplementing with marine collagen may help support hair strength, thickness, and growth rate over time by providing structural support and improving scalp skin health.

Hydrolyzed marine collagen powders are often recommended for skin, hair, and nails due to their absorbability. Look for products that are hydrolysed to less than 1000 daltons (the measure of the molecule size) as this is a direct measure of how easily they are absorbed. Marine collagen supplements with added vitamin C can deliver a much more impactful improvement since this vitamin is essential for the body to regenerate and construct its own strong collagen. Additional nutrients that are helpful for skin, hair and nails include hyaluronic acid, biotin, zinc, copper, iodine, vitamin E and vitamin B2. Look for additive-free supplements without filler ingredients that serve no purpose. VitaBright Marine Collagen complex meets all these criteria, and the ingredients are lab tested to guarantee their purity.

VitaBright supplements are produced in state-of-the-art, BRC accredited grade AA, UK manufacturing facilities. We manufacture to GMP standards - the same as pharmaceutical medicines - which means our process involves batch testing, rigorous record-keeping, and inspections by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). We use only the finest ingredients sourced from leading global suppliers, double seal all bottles, and have ingredients independently tested for heavy metals to further guarantee our supplement quality or safety.