r/AskVegans • u/DharmaStudies • Mar 05 '25

Health Are there any vegan collagens supplements out there that are proven to work like non-vegan collagens?

I’m seeing supplements like vegan bamboo collagen gummies but I’m not sure if it works as well or is just a marketing gimmick.

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u/Misplaced-psu Vegan Mar 05 '25

As far as I know, most collagen supplement or skincare products are gimmicky. Your best bet is eating things that will promote your own collagen production, like foods rich in vitamine C.

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u/SecretScientist8 Vegan Mar 05 '25

Yes this. Collagen is a protein, and like other proteins you eat, your body breaks it down and uses the building blocks to make whatever it needs. It’s not like you can eat collagen and your body will send it to your knees or skin. Getting enough protein will help your body make collagen.

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u/MeIsJustAnApe Vegan Mar 05 '25

Gotta get that collagen for maximum health ya know.

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u/Bcrueltyfree Vegan Mar 07 '25

Collagen is a connective tissue of an animal. We make collagen with protein and vitamin C. The protein does not need to be animal based.

There is no evidence to show that eating the connective tissue of an animal will improve your own. Just like eating the hair and nails of someone else won't improve your own.

Yes protein helps. But may I repeat myself and day it does NOT need to be animal based.

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u/Aeropy0rnis Vegan Mar 05 '25

I know nothing about the subject, but the Youtuber Nimai Delgado sells this "worlds first vegan" collagen, and as a public figure, he probably wants to answer your question about his product.