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Type I & III Collagen Explained: What the Numbers Mean
Type I and III collagen explained: Type I is the most abundant (skin, bone, tendon), Type III usually accompanies it, Type II is cartilage. What the numbers mean when choosing a collagen supplement.
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What Is Hydrolysed Collagen?
Hydrolysed collagen (collagen peptides) explained: collagen broken into small, easily absorbed fragments. The signature amino acids glycine, proline and hydroxyproline, why collagen is a protein not a vitamin, and what pescatarian marine collagen is.
Learn moreWhat Does Zinc Do for Skin and Nails?
What zinc does for skin and nails: it's involved in countless cell processes including skin turnover, and carries authorised claims for maintaining normal skin, hair and nails plus protecting cells from oxidative stress. Its role is normal tissue maintenance.
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Biotin vs Collagen: Which Is Better for Hair and Skin?
Biotin vs collagen, honestly: biotin is a vitamin with an authorised maintenance-of-normal-hair-and-skin claim; collagen is a structural protein with no authorised UK claim. How to choose, and whether to take both.
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Biotin Dosage: How Much Do You Actually Need?
How much biotin do you need? The NRV is just 50mcg; high-strength tablets are 10,000mcg. Why high doses are well-tolerated (biotin is water-soluble), and the key caveat: blood test interference.
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Zinc Picolinate Benefits: What You're Actually Getting
Zinc picolinate benefits explained: picolinate is a well-absorbed form, and zinc contributes to normal immune function, skin, hair, nails, cognition and more. Why pairing with copper matters.
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Collagen and Vitamin C: Why They're Paired
Why collagen and vitamin C are paired: vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin. The one ingredient in a collagen supplement that carries an authorised claim.
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Marine vs Bovine Collagen: Which Should You Choose?
Marine vs bovine collagen compared: marine is Type I from fish, bovine supplies Types I & III from cattle. A straight guide to choosing by diet, collagen type and format.
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