Marine Collagen Unflavored

Marine Collagen Unflavored

Nature's Answer4.5 (328 ratings)
Format:Powder Quantity: 4 Ounce(s) · 25 servings
Goals
$29.24 $1.16 per serving

Product analysis

50 out of 100

Marine Collagen Unflavored offers fish-derived collagen for a possible contribution to skin condition, although benefits depend on the preparation and remain uncertain. Its collagen is reasonably priced for the amount supplied.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality23

Several forms are named, but the complete formula's quality cannot be confidently compared. The fish source does not establish collagen absorption quality, while several other preparations are unspecified.

Ingredient Transparency84

All ingredient amounts and several forms are stated, making basic comparisons easier. Several preparations remain unspecified, limiting a complete comparison of the formula.

Value For Money46

The collagen offers reasonable value for the amount supplied. Most other ingredients lack reliable cost comparisons, so the value of the full mixture remains uncertain.

Customer Satisfaction71

Customer feedback is positive. A few hundred reviews provide a useful but not extensive picture of satisfaction.

Product Focus42

Skin support is the clearest proposed use, but collagen benefits depend on the specific preparation. The broader mix does not establish dependable benefits for nails, bones or hair when nutritional needs are already met.

Format
Powder
Container
4 Ounce(s)
Per serving
$1.16
Customer rating
4.5 · 328 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Skin Health
Impact
Moderate effect
C+ Ingredient FitD- PathwaysF EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Hyaluronic Acid · 5 mgVitamin C · 45 mgCollagen · 5000 mg
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 10 studies
Collagen Supportive 62 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Nail Health
Impact
Moderate effect
C Ingredient FitD+ PathwaysF EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Collagen · 5000 mgBiotin · 20 mcgHorsetail · 50 mg
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 8 studies
Collagen Supportive 4 studies
Horsetail Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Vitamin C Supportive 1 study
Longevity
Impact
Moderate effect
C- Ingredient FitD- PathwaysF EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Collagen · 5000 mg
Study evidence
Collagen Supportive 33 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 30 studies
Hair Health
Impact
Moderate effect
C+ Ingredient FitD- PathwaysF EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Biotin · 20 mcgVitamin C · 45 mgCollagen · 5000 mg
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 4 studies
Collagen Supportive 3 studies
Horsetail Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Everyday Health
Impact
Lower effect
D- Ingredient FitF PathwaysC EvidenceA Formulation Logic
Collagen · 5000 mgVitamin C · 45 mg
Study evidence
Collagen Supportive 31 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 56 studies
Impact
Lower effect
D- Ingredient FitF PathwaysD EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Collagen · 5000 mgHyaluronic Acid · 5 mg
Study evidence
Collagen Supportive 49 studies
Vitamin C Disputed 24 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
20 Calorie(s)
Protein
5 Gram(s)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
45 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
0.85 mg
Biotin
20 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (D-Calcium Pantothenate)
2.5 mg
Collagen Peptides (Fish, Hydrolyzed)
5000 mg 49
Grape Seed Extract (Polyphenols)
100 mg
Horsetail Root Extract (Silica)
50 mg 81
Chamomile extract
50 mg
Aloe vera leaf extract
5 mg
Hyaluronic Acid (Sodium Hyaluronate)
5 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50
Report overview
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB- Value
C Composition And Label DisclosureA+ Composition And Label Disclosure
The serving states 50 mg of horsetail, though its form is unknown. The silica content is 7%. The stated percentage corresponds to 3.5 mg of silica. Value was not assessed.
How this ingredient is rated

Composition and Label Disclosure63

The botanical form is unknown. The silica content is 7%.
Marker and Preparation Disclosure
The silica content is 7%.
Horsetail Source Description
The botanical form is unknown.

Composition and Label Disclosure100

The serving states 50 mg of horsetail, though its form is unknown. The stated percentage corresponds to 3.5 mg of silica.
Amount and Label Disclosure
The stated percentage corresponds to 3.5 mg of silica.
Individual Preparation Amount Disclosure
The serving states 50 mg of horsetail, though its form is unknown.

Commercial Price and Usability

Value was not assessed.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Effect of Calcium and Vitamin D Supplementation With and Without Collagen Peptides on Volumetric and Areal Bone Mineral Density, Bone Geometry and Bone Turnover in Postmenopausal Women With Osteopenia.
    Lampropoulou-Adamidou K; Karlafti E; Argyrou C; Makris K; Trovas G; Dontas IA; Tournis S; Triantafyllopoulos IK · Journal of clinical densitometry : the official journal of the International Society for Clinical Densitometry · 2022
    Randomized trial51 participantsBone Health forCollagen
  2. Bone turnover and bone collagen maturation in osteoporosis: effects of antiresorptive therapies.
    Byrjalsen I; Leeming DJ; Qvist P; Christiansen C; Karsdal MA · Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2008
    Randomized trialBone Health forCollagen
  3. A calcium-collagen chelate dietary supplement attenuates bone loss in postmenopausal women with osteopenia: a randomized controlled trial.
    Elam ML; Johnson SA; Hooshmand S; Feresin RG; Payton ME; Gu J; Arjmandi BH · Journal of medicinal food · 2015
    Randomized trial39 participantsBone Health forCollagen
  4. Assessment of Osteoporosis in Lumbar Spine: In Vivo Quantitative MR Imaging of Collagen Bound Water in Trabecular Bone.
    Liu J; Liao JW; Li W; Chen XJ; Feng JX; Yao L; Huang PH; Su ZH; Lu H; Liao YT; Li SL; Ma YJ · Frontiers in endocrinology · 2022
    Methods validation study189 participantsBone Health forCollagen
  5. Effect of calcium and vitamin D supplementation with and without collagen peptides on bone turnover in postmenopausal women with osteopenia.
    Argyrou C; Karlafti E; Lampropoulou-Adamidou K; Tournis S; Makris K; Trovas G; Dontas I; Triantafyllopoulos IK · Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions · 2021
    Randomized trial51 participantsBone Health forCollagen
  6. The Effects of the AGE Inhibitor Pyridoxamine on Bone in Older Women With Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
    Brossfield AV; McMahon DJ; Fernando J; Omeragic B; Majeed R; Agarwal S; Sroga GE; Wang B; Vashishth D; Rubin MR · The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 2025
    Randomized trial55 participantsBone Health forVitamin B6
  7. Dietary B vitamin intake and risk of hip fracture: the Singapore Chinese Health Study.
    Dai Z; Wang R; Ang LW; Yuan JM; Koh WP · Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2014
    Cohort study63,257 participantsBone Health forVitamin B6
  8. Hip fracture patients may be vitamin B6 deficient. Controlled study of serum pyridoxal-5'-phosphate.
    Reynolds TM; Marshall PD; Brain AM · Acta orthopaedica Scandinavica · 1993
    Case-control study103 participantsBone Health forVitamin B6
  9. Degree of mineralization-related collagen crosslinking in the femoral neck cancellous bone in cases of hip fracture and controls.
    Saito M; Fujii K; Marumo K · Calcified tissue international · 2006
    Case-control study50 participantsBone Health forVitamin B6
  10. Adequate Intake and Supplementation of B Vitamins, in Particular Folic Acid, can Play a Protective Role in Bone Health.
    Rondanelli M; Tartara A; Fossari F; Vecchio V; Faliva MA; Naso M; Perna S; Nichetti M; Peroni G · Current aging science · 2022
    Narrative review35,298 participants29 studies pooledBone Health forVitamin B6
  11. Can Dietary Intake of Vitamin C-Oriented Foods Reduce the Risk of Osteoporosis, Fracture, and BMD Loss? Systematic Review With Meta-Analyses of Recent Studies.
    Zeng LF; Luo MH; Liang GH; Yang WY; Xiao X; Wei X; Yu J; Guo D; Chen HY; Pan JK; Huang HT; Liu Q; Guan ZT; Han YH; Zhao D; Zhao JL; Hou SR; Wu M; Lin JT; Li JH; Liang WX; Ou AH; Wang Q; Li ZP; Liu J · Frontiers in endocrinology · 2020
    Meta-analysis19,484 participants17 studies pooledBone Health forVitamin C
  12. Dietary vitamin C intake and the risk of hip fracture: a dose-response meta-analysis.
    Sun Y; Liu C; Bo Y; You J; Zhu Y; Duan D; Cui H; Lu Q · Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2019
    Meta-analysis6 studies pooledBone Health forVitamin C
  13. Smoking, antioxidant vitamins, and the risk of hip fracture.
    Melhus H; Michaëlsson K; Holmberg L; Wolk A; Ljunghall S · Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research · 1999
    Cohort study66,651 participantsBone Health forVitamin C
  14. Micronutrients and the risk of hip fracture: Case-control study.
    Torbergsen AC; Watne LO; Wyller TB; Frihagen F; Strømsøe K; Bøhmer T; Mowe M · Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland) · 2018
    Case-control study189 participantsBone Health forVitamin C
  15. Favorable effect of dietary vitamin C on bone mineral density in postmenopausal women (KNHANES IV, 2009): discrepancies regarding skeletal sites, age, and vitamin D status.
    Kim YA; Kim KM; Lim S; Choi SH; Moon JH; Kim JH; Kim SW; Jang HC; Shin CS · Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2016
    Cross-sectional study1,196 participantsBone Health forVitamin C
  16. A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomised, clinical study on the effectiveness of collagen peptide on osteoarthritis.
    Kumar S; Sugihara F; Suzuki K; Inoue N; Venkateswarathirukumara S · Journal of the science of food and agriculture · 2015
    Randomized trialEveryday Health forCollagen
  17. Efficacy and safety of native type II collagen in modulating knee osteoarthritis symptoms: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Luo C; Su W; Song Y; Srivastava S · Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2023
    Randomized trial101 participantsEveryday Health Joint Health forCollagen
  18. Healing Process, Pain, and Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Venous Leg Ulcers Treated with Fish Collagen Gel: A 12-Week Randomized Single-Center Study.
    Mościcka P; Cwajda-Białasik J; Szewczyk MT; Jawień A · International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022
    Randomized trial100 participantsEveryday Health forCollagen
  19. Efficacy and Safety of Dietary Undenatured Type II Collagen on Joint and Motor Function in Healthy Volunteers: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Study.
    Shiojima Y; Takahashi M; Takahashi R; Maruyama K; Moriyama H; Bagchi D; Bagchi M; Akanuma M · Journal of the American Nutrition Association · 2023
    Randomized trial64 participantsEveryday Health forCollagen
  20. The use of a collagen matrix in hard-to-heal venous leg ulcers.
    Romanelli M; Mulder G; Paggi B; Macchia M; Panduri S; Dini V · Journal of wound care · 2016
    Randomized trial40 participantsEveryday Health forCollagen