How much collagen should I take?

This question is about Nutrition

Sarah Achleithner

According to scientific studies, you should take between 2.5 and 15 g of collagen/day, as this dosage appears to be safe and effective [

1

]. Collagen is available in powder, liquid, and supplement form, so it’s recommended to take the amount specified on the packaging.

Collagen powder added to coffee

References:

  1. Paul, C., Leser, S., & Oesser, S. (2019). Significant Amounts of Functional Collagen Peptides Can Be Incorporated in the Diet While Maintaining Indispensable Amino Acid Balance. Nutrients, 11(5), 1079.

    https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11051079

     

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