How is Collagen Beauty® different to other collagens?
Our naturopathically developed Collagen Beauty® utilises scientifically researched VERISOL® bioactive collagen peptides, which have been shown in multiple studies to reduce skin wrinkles, improve skin hydration and elasticity, and improve hair strength and thickness. Together with organic wholefood bioavailable sources of Vitamin C and Zinc, Collagen Beauty® provides the necessary nutrients needed to promote collagen production in skin, as well as healthy hair and nails. And with a generous amount of collagen in every serve (7-10g depending on the flavour) - you'll experience faster & better results than most other products that only provide 3g or less collagen per serve.
Where does your Collagen come from?
We proudly source our bovine collagen from the most reputable, sustainable and ethical manufacturer in the world. The cattle are located in Germany & Brazil.
Is your collagen sustainable?
Yes! We are passionate about sustainability, which is another reason why we chose to partner with our Collagen manufacturer. You can read their 2021 Sustainability Report here which details everything from their sustainable production processes to their commitment to the highest animal welfare standards. Nutra Organics is very proud to deliver the highest quality collagen product available on the global market, and part of the criteria that assures this is the sustainable origin of our ingredients. Our canisters are also sustainable & fully recyclable. They are made of a combination of recycled cardboard and FSC certified cardboard. They are recyclable via the steel stream.
What is the difference between original Collagen Beauty® and the Collagen Beauty® flavours?
The main difference is that the original Collagen Beauty® is unflavoured (making it very versatile and easy to disguise in smoothies, juices, food etc) and the Collagen Beauty® coffee flavours contain other ingredients and natural plant based flavours to compliment the taste of coffee, making it super convenient, yummy and perfect to add into your coffee ritual. They all contain the same amount of the Bioactive Collagen Peptides, and the essential collagen supporting nutrients vitamin C, zinc and silica.
Which Collagen product is best for me?
That depends entirely on what your goals and priorities are, as each of our collagen powders contains different bioactive collagen peptides that have different functions in the body. We have also added some specific key nutrients to each that further support and target those functions and make them even more specialised; Collagen Beauty® targets skin hair and nails, Collagen Body targets bone and Collagen Build targets muscle. For example, If you are concerned with wrinkles and skin hydration, Collagen Beauty® is the one for you! If you are concerned with bone density or have recently injured yourself and fractured a bone, then Collagen Body is the one for you! If you are focusing on building strength and lean muscle mass then Collagen Build is the one for you!
Which product should i take - original Collagen Beauty® or flavoured Collagen Beauty®?
This really just comes down to what is most convenient for you. If you like to add your Collagen Beauty® to other flavoured things like smoothies, soups, juices and porridge then stick with original Collagen Beauty®. If you would prefer to add your Collagen Beauty® into your coffee or other creamy dessert flavoured food or drink, then go for our collagen beauty coffee flavours.
Something that might work for you is to have the original Collagen Beauty® at home for weekends or days that you have a bit more time to make yourself a smoothie, and have a tub of one of the flavours on your desk at work to add to your morning coffee on busy working days. Just think about your own routine, what would work best for you and what you would enjoy the most!
Can I take more than one collagen product at the same time?
We do not recommend taking more than one collagen product at a time. More is not always better. If you would like to target multiple body systems, we recommend taking turns with which collagen product you use.
The scientific studies that demonstrated the effectiveness of each of the collagens was done by using just one of the specialised bioactive collagen peptides, every day for the trial period (usually between 8-12 weeks).
So we recommend doing the same thing (for example, you may want to take Collagen Beauty® for 12 weeks to help strengthen and hydrate skin over winter, then focus on Collagen Build for 12 weeks to build and strengthen lean muscle over spring).
Taking more Collagen won’t cause harm (as it is a food product that is generally considered safe) but there is only so much protein synthesis and metabolism that you can do in a day.
Also, consuming too much of anything isn’t a good idea, as it takes the place of other foods in the diet which may reduce the variety of foods that you have in your day. A healthy varied diet is always the best!
What gives the Collagen Beauty® coffee flavours their flavour?
We have used refractance dried maple in the caramel to taste delicious alongside Australian made plant based natural flavours. We’ve also added a tiny pinch of salt to enhance those delicious flavours, because we are fancy!
What does “Natural Flavour” mean?
Natural flavour means that the flavour has been extracted from a natural source using physical, traditional food-preparation processes (e.g pressing, drying, heating, fermentation). Synthetic flavours are made by chemical synthesis. At Nutra Organics, we will only use natural flavours derived from plant based sources, using natural processes, and our natural flavours are made here in Australia.
Are the Collagen Beauty® coffee flavours safe for consumption in pregnancy, breastfeeding and kids?
Yes, Collagen Beauty® (original and the flavours) are safe for consumption during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and safe for kids 12 months and up. However, we do not recommend consuming your Collagen Beauty® Coffee Flavour in coffee during this time, we would instead suggest that you add it to a decaf coffee, milk, tea, creamy smoothie or dessert.
Are the Collagen Beauty® coffee flavours only for coffee?
No, our Collagen Beauty® coffee flavours can also be added to milk, tea, smoothies or desserts. Anything that would suit a bit of vanilla or caramel! Our lovely customers have been requesting collagen beauty flavours that can be added to their coffee for a while now and, since 99% of us are coffee lovers, we thought that was a great idea. The flavours are still super versatile and you can add them to anything you like (seriously though - try them straight in milk!)
Can I mix more collagen into my flavoured Collagen Beauty®?
The simple answer is yes. There is no issue of safety in adding more original Collagen Beauty® to your flavoured Collagen Beauty®. However, here at Nutra Organics we are passionate about a varied diet being the healthiest one. Due to the nature of collagen being refined protein, we do not recommend consuming more than one serving daily. It is important to fulfil your daily protein needs from a variety of wholefood sources.
What ‘types’ of collagen are in Collagen Beauty®?
Collagen Beauty® is standardised to contain type I and type III collagen. These two types of collagen are the most abundant types present in connective tissue within the human body such as in hair, skin, nails, bones, joints, muscle and ligaments.
Where does our collagen come from? Are the cows fed organic grass or grains?
If there’s one thing we are passionate about here at Nutra Organics, aside from food of course, its animals and their welfare. Therefore we have ensured that the bovine that our collagen comes from are treated under the highest animal welfare scheme possible.
We do not guarantee that our bovine are fed organic grass all year around as some of them are located in Germany and due to the fact it snows there for a large portion of the year, it is impossible to ensure that they are eating grass fed 100% as their diets may need to occasionally be supplemented with wholesome non-gmo grains. However they are grass fed the majority of the year.
How is collagen different to gelatin?
Collagen and Gelatin are essentially the same thing (but it can be a bit confusing). Collagen (in its natural form) is made up of long chains of amino acids which form solid structures. Gelatin is made from broken down collagen, so it has shorter chains of amino acids, however the chains are still long enough to have the gelling effect when added to liquid.
Our Collagen products are made up of hydrolyzed collagen, which is broken down even further into tiny chains of amino acids that are so small, they are water soluble (so don’t have the gelling effect of gelatin). All have the exact same amino acid profile, it’s just a matter of chain length!
Will the Vitamin C still be there if I add it to a hot coffee?
10 points! You’re absolutely right that vitamin C denatures when it is exposed to hot temperatures. The level of denaturing will be dependent on how hot your coffee is and how long it is left sitting. Some of the vitamin C will no longer be active if you have added your Collagen Beauty® into a hot drink - just like some of the vitamin C in a capsicum will no longer be active if you roast it.
If you want to ensure you are getting all the vitamin C out of your Collagen Beauty® we recommend mixing into a cold smoothie or milk. Nutra Organics loves a healthy varied diet, and your diet should always be your main source of nutrients, so although we have added a good source of vitamin C to Collagen Beauty® so that you can enjoy all the collagen supporting benefits that this vitamin provides, but do not make Collagen Beauty® your only source of vitamin C. Enjoy Collagen Beauty® and all its benefits, as part of a healthy varied diet.
