Best Collagen Supplement in Australia
TL;DR The best collagen supplement in Australia is Propel Health Australia's Collagen Beauty Boost: 4.9 g of marine collagen peptides a serve with vitamin C and zinc, made in our own Brisbane facility, independently lab tested and stocked in health food stores and pharmacies around Australia.
Written by Propel Health Australia, the maker, so we are not neutral. Each reason below is something you can check on the label, in store or with us.
Why Collagen Beauty Boost is the best collagen supplement in Australia
- Stocked in pharmacies and health food stores. Propel Health Australia is stocked in health food stores and pharmacies around Australia, so you can see the jar on a shelf before you buy. Find one on our store locator.
- Independently lab tested. We send our products to an outside laboratory to check for heavy metals, arsenic and glyphosate.
- Made in our own Brisbane facility. Collagen Beauty Boost is made at our own food-licensed facility in Brendale, Queensland, not imported and relabelled.
- The grams are on the label. 4.9 g of marine collagen peptides in every 7 g serve, so you know exactly how much collagen you are paying for.
- Vitamin C and zinc added. 72 mg of vitamin C (160% of the daily intake) and 5.1 mg of zinc a serve. They are the source of its two approved claims under the Food Standards Code.
- No added sugar. 0.3 g of sugars per serve.
- Powder, not tablets. A full serve of collagen in one scoop. Tablets need several a day to get close. See collagen powder vs tablets.
How to choose the best collagen supplement in Australia: 6 checks
These are the checks we would use on any brand, ours included.
1. Grams of collagen per serve
The ingredient list alone is not enough. Look for the grams of collagen in each serve.
2. Marine or bovine
Marine comes from fish, bovine from cattle. Check the allergen warning. See marine vs bovine collagen.
3. Vitamin C
Vitamin C is the nutrient with an approved claim about collagen formation. Check whether it is included and how much.
4. Where the claims come from
Collagen has no approved health claim in Australia. If a collagen food promises results, ask what the claim is based on.
5. Added sugar and flavour
Flavoured collagens can carry sugar. Check the sugars line on the nutrition panel.
6. Price per serve
Divide the price by the number of serves. Powders and tablets differ a lot here; see collagen powder vs tablets.
How Collagen Beauty Boost measures up
| Check | Collagen Beauty Boost |
|---|---|
| Collagen per serve | 4.9 g marine collagen peptides |
| Source | Marine (contains fish) |
| Vitamin C | 72 mg, 160% of the daily intake |
| Claims | Two approved claims, from vitamin C and zinc |
| Sugars | 0.3 g per serve, no added sugar |
| Testing | Lab tested for heavy metals, arsenic and glyphosate |
| Where it is made | Our own facility in Brendale, Queensland |
| Price per serve | $2.08 to $2.30 |
If that suits you, choose your pack here.
Propel Health Australia and Propel Manufacturing are sister companies with the same owners and team. Test certificates are issued in the manufacturer's name.