What’s An Ideal Daily Collagen Dosage?

When you feel you are ready to start taking collagen regularly to experience its benefits, one of the questions that may arise in your mind is: What’s a good daily dose of collagen to take? 

The answer to that is to look for a collagen supplement that says “high-strength”. 

A typical daily dosage of collagen can range from around 2.5 to 15 grams. This is considered safe and effective. Depending on what you are taking collagen for, you should adjust the dosage accordingly. 

High-strength collagen supplements have a higher concentration of collagen per serving, which means that you receive maximum benefits from them. 

Pure collagen powders, liquids, and capsules are typically sold at high-strength dosages across the UK and the EU. 

Recommended Collagen Dosages for Better Benefits

Tweak your collagen dosage depending on the effects you’d like to see. 

Although there are no official dosage guidelines, a high-strength collagen supplement may yield better results because of the higher concentration of collagen hydrolysates in one serving. 

A brief thumb rule for a safe daily dosage of collagen looks something like this: 

• Joint and bones: 2 mg to 10 g 

• Skin health: 372 mg to 10 g 

• Muscle mass: 15 g 

Always ensure that the collagen supplement you are taking contains hydrolysed collagen peptides and not denatured or raw collagen. 

Raw collagen is really hard to digest, and you most likely won’t see any benefits from a small dosage. You’d have to take around 40 mg of denatured collagen regularly for the best effects. 

Learn More: Breaking Down the Science Behind Hydrolysed Collagen Peptides 

What About the Manufacturer’s Recommended Dosage? 

You could also follow the manufacturer’s recommended dosage. 

In the case of pure collagen powders, most manufacturers recommend around 10g daily (a dosage that’s considered high-strength). It should be around 2 scoops. 

In the case of collagen capsules, they may recommend around 2 capsules per day. Servings vary across the market, so choose something that works for you. 

When purchasing collagen supplements, make sure you trust the company that you are buying from. Look for companies that manufacture their collagen in the EU or in the UK, since these countries regulate the quality of collagen supplements more strictly. The USA’s highest body for supplement regulation, the FDA, does not oversee collagen supplements.

Learn More: Things You Need to Know Before Choosing the Best Collagen Supplement

Any Recommendations for High-Strength Collagen Supplements? 

Here are some varieties of high-strength pure collagen powders and liquids from Nutrabytes to support the look and feel of your skin, hair, nails, and joints. 

• Unflavoured collagen powders

Try the Premium Marine Collagen Powder with 10,000 mg of Pure Hydrolysed Peptides per serving, containing 19 Amino Acids, it’s Unflavoured Type 1 and 3 collagen. For a bovine collagen option, we have the unflavoured Premium Bovine Collagen Supplement Powder. 

• Liquid collagen supplements 

For a high-strength liquid collagen supplement, try our Advanced Marine Collagen or the High-Strength Liquid Bovine Collagen Supplement. They come packed with vitamins C and D and essential trace minerals. 

Ideally, choose collagen supplements that are free from additives, preservatives, and allergens. Make sure they are tested by a third party for quality and safety.

Frequently Asked Questions 

1. Is 10,000 mg of collagen a day too much?

No, 10g or 10,000 milligrams of collagen per day falls right into the limits of a safe dosage for collagen. It’s considered high-strength, which means there is a greater concentration of collagen per serving. There are no medically recommended dosages for collagen. 

2. What strength of collagen is best?

A high-strength dosage should be sufficient. Collagen supplements with per-serving doses that contain more than 8000 mg of collagen may show the best results. 

3. What are the side effects of high-strength collagen?

You should see no side effects from collagen peptides of high purity. Some people, however, may experience digestive problems and dizziness. Refrain from taking marine collagen supplements if you are allergic to fish. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should speak to their GP before starting collagen. In fact, consult with your doctor before starting any new supplements. 

4. Is 2000 mg of collagen enough?

This dosage seems too small to give any significant visible benefits. You could try a high-strength collagen supplement. 

5. Is unflavoured collagen good for you?

Unflavoured collagen doesn’t contain any artificial sweeteners or added sugars. It’s pure collagen peptides, and it has the exact same benefits as flavoured ones. 

If you are concerned about a smell or weird taste, we assure you that unflavoured collagen powder supplements from Nutrabytes are free from both. No fishy smell. No nasties. 

References: 

1. How Much Collagen Should You Take Per Day?

2. Martínez-Puig, D., Costa-Larrión, E., Rubio-Rodríguez, N., & Gálvez-Martín, P. (2023). Collagen Supplementation for Joint Health: The Link between Composition and Scientific Knowledge. Nutrients, 15(6), 1332. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15061332