Can I put collagen in my coffee? Will the heat affect the collagen’s effectiveness? These questions have stirred up a steamy discussion among collagen lovers as of late.
So, we went straight to the science to get answers…
Supplements
Should You Really be Putting Collagen in Your Coffee? Here's What We Found Out
Written by
Updated on August 9, 2024
Table Of Contents
Coffee With Collagen: What Do I Need to Know?
Coffee and collagen have become quite the dynamic duo. (In fact, a recent poll in our Private Facebook Community found that 61% of voters prefer their collagen in their morning cup of coffee.)
But alas, this 2019 article begs to differ (1)...
So, what gives? Can you put collagen in your coffee? Or should it be avoided at all costs?
Well, there are two things to know…
1. Collagen degrades at a temperature of 572°F.
2. In 2012, an important study was carried out.
85 female participants were split into three groups of 28 or 29—with skin hydration, elasticity, wrinkles, and roughness being measured (4). The first group was given 5 grams of conventional collagen peptides, the second group was given 5 grams of bioactive collagen peptides, and the last group was given a placebo. Each group consumed their sample in coffee, tea, hot milk, or any other beverage.
As expected, both the conventional collagen and bioactive collagen groups showed a significant improvement in skin moisture, wrinkles, and roughness compared to that of the placebo group.
Not only that, the bioactive collagen group experienced an even greater improvement in elasticity, wrinkles, and wrinkle depth compared to the conventional collagen group. And may I just point out…the individuals in the collagen groups were taking it with a hot beverage.
So, Can I Put Collagen in My Coffee?
Yes, you can. By adding a scoop or two of hydrolyzed collagen powder to your coffee, you’re essentially turning that average cup of joe into one that can help promote healthy bones, joints, skin, hair, nails, AND digestive lining (5, 6, 7).
So why not get a morning pick-me-up and a youthful boost at the same time?
Native Note: Looking for some delicious collagen coffee recipes? Check out this Healthy Mocha Chip Frappuccino with MCT & Collagen!
Millions Do It Every Morning…
Millions of people around the world have used—and benefited from—collagen.
And what we’ve seen is that hundreds of thousands of those people add collagen powder to their morning cup of coffee.
The Best Collagen Powder for Your Coffee
Before you click out of this article, I want to bring up an important reminder: Not all collagen is created equal! Many of the collagen supplements out there are low-quality, multi-collagen supplements sourced from questionable sources. So, be sure to do your research.
Be sure to look for a collagen formulated with 10 grams of the highest-quality hydrolyzed, grass-fed, Type 1 and Type 3 collagen (AKA the two most abundant types of collagen in your body) (8).
Article by
Caroline Nicks
Article by
Caroline Nicks
Share on
NativePath has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references.
Medical Disclaimer
This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of such advice or treatment from a personal physician. All readers/viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Chad Walding nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement, or lifestyle program.
