Collagen is an animal protein; in food supplements it is broken down into peptides (collagen peptides, hydrolysed collagen). Stivits sells marine collagen from fish and bovine collagen: 10 g of collagen and 9 g of protein per serving, and a 300 g pack holds 30 servings. By the numbers the powders are almost equal, so the source decides: fish or bovine. The EU register has no authorised statements about collagen itself, so we promise no effect on skin or joints. The Marine Collagen Peptides + C & B3 capsule gives you 400 mg of collagen, 80 mg of vitamin C and 16 mg of vitamin B3, and 90 capsules last 90 days. Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin. A varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important.
The numbers are for one serving. Stivits sells both marine and bovine collagen, so we have no stake in which one you choose.
| Product and serving | Source | Collagen | Vitamin C | Vitamin B3 | In the pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Collagen Peptides Hydrolyzed 10000mg (300g), 1 scoop (10 g) | fish | 10,000 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg | 30 servings |
| Bovine Collagen Peptides Hydrolyzed 10000mg (300g), 1 scoop (10 g) | bovine | 10,000 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg | 30 servings |
| Marine Collagen Peptides + C & B3, 90 capsules, 1 capsule | fish | 400 mg | 80 mg | 16 mg | 90 capsules |
Collagen is an animal protein. In food supplements it is split into short chains of amino acids, so packs may say "hydrolysed collagen", "collagen hydrolysate" or "collagen peptides". All of these mean the same thing.
The Stivits powders are unflavoured. A 10 g serving is 10 g of collagen, with 9 g of protein and 0 g of fat and carbohydrates. Marine collagen is made from fish, bovine collagen from cattle.
The Stivits bovine collagen is listed as type I and III. Type II collagen is not mentioned in the Stivits product descriptions.
People take collagen food supplements for the peptides and the protein: 10 g of Stivits powder gives 9 g of protein. The EU register has no authorised statements about collagen itself, so Stivits does not promise an effect on skin or joints.
Vitamin C does have statements, and the Marine Collagen Peptides + C & B3, 90 capsules capsule contains 80 mg of it:
Vitamin B3 in the capsule is given as nicotinamide, 16 mg per serving. Niacin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin. A varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important.
The Stivits powders contain no vitamins, so the statements about vitamin C and niacin do not apply to them.
The EU register has no authorised statement about collagen for joints, skin, hair or nails. In 2011 EFSA assessed an application on collagen hydrolysate and joints. A study of 147 student athletes found no significant difference between the groups on any measure, and EFSA concluded that a cause-and-effect relationship had not been established.
That is why this guide makes no promises for joints and skin. If you still want collagen, choose it by source, serving and convenience. The statements about skin and cartilage in this guide belong to vitamin C and niacin in the capsule, not to collagen.
Stivits marine and bovine collagen are almost equal by the numbers: 10 g of collagen and 9 g of protein per 10 g of powder. The EU register statements favour neither source. What you eat decides it.
| Indicator per 10 g of powder | Marine | Bovine, France |
|---|---|---|
| Collagen | 10 g | 10 g |
| Protein | 9 g | 9 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| Energy | 167 kJ / 40 kcal | 153 kJ / 36 kcal |
| Sodium | 50 mg | 42 mg |
| Glycine | 2046 mg | 2210 mg |
| Alanine | 956 mg | 880 mg |
| Arginine | 796 mg | 810 mg |
| Lysine | 301 mg | 360 mg |
| Leucine | 299 mg | 290 mg |
Marine collagen. Choose it if fish suits you. A serving contains 10 g of collagen from fish and 50 mg of sodium.
The trade-off: fish is on the allergen list of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, so marine collagen is not suitable if you are allergic to fish.
Bovine collagen. Choose it if you do not eat fish. A serving contains 10 g of bovine collagen and 42 mg of sodium, and the description names types I and III.
The trade-off: it is not suitable if you avoid products from cattle.
Both powders are of animal origin; Stivits has no vegan collagen.
The powder gives 25 times more collagen per serving: 10,000 mg against 400 mg. The capsule gives less collagen, but it comes with 80 mg of vitamin C and 16 mg of vitamin B3 at once, and 90 capsules last 90 days, while a pack of powder holds 30 servings.
The powder suits you if you want the larger collagen serving and are happy to stir a scoop into a drink, or add it to a smoothie or food.
The trade-off: a pack holds 30 servings, and the powder contains no vitamins.
The capsules suit you if you want one capsule a day with food, plus the vitamin C statements.
The trade-off: only 400 mg of collagen per serving, and you cannot raise it to 10 g, because the directions for the product are 1 capsule a day.
Stivits already has collagen with vitamin C in one capsule: 400 mg and 80 mg. The powders contain no vitamin C. A separate Stivits product with vitamin C: Vitamin C 1000 mg+Citrus Bioflavonoids+Rosehip, 90 tablets, 1 tablet a day with meals, vitamin C 1000 mg, lasts 90 days.
Hyaluronic acid and collagen are different substances. Collagen is a protein, hyaluronic acid is a substance found in connective tissue, and its serving is much smaller: 50 or 150 mg against 10,000 mg. There are no authorised statements for either of them.
| Product and serving | Substance | Dose | In the pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Collagen Peptides Hydrolyzed 10000mg (300g), 10 g | collagen | 10,000 mg | 30 servings |
| Hyaluronic Acid 150 mg, 60 capsules, 1 capsule | hyaluronic acid | 150 mg | 60 capsules |
| Hyaluronic Acid 50 mg, 90 capsules, 1 capsule | hyaluronic acid | 50 mg | 90 capsules |
The Stivits hyaluronic acid capsules are vegan; collagen is of animal origin.
The Stivits serving is 1 scoop of powder, 10 g, or 1 capsule a day. Do not exceed the serving. Do not combine two collagen products.
Collagen does not replace protein from food. The EFSA reference for adults is 0.83 g of protein per 1 kg of body weight a day, which is about 58 g at a body weight of 70 kg. A Stivits serving gives 9 g. Collagen is also low in essential amino acids: 10 g of Stivits marine collagen contains 0.1 mg of tryptophan, and the amino acid list of the bovine collagen does not include it. Meat, fish, eggs and dairy products still belong in your diet.
Stir 1 scoop of powder (10 g) into a drink, or add it to a smoothie or food. Adults take the capsule, 1 a day with food. Take the powder at whatever time of day suits you.
A pack of powder holds 30 servings; the number of servings per day is not stated on it. The capsule is taken 1 a day, and 90 capsules last 90 days. Store in the original packaging, in a dry place at room temperature, out of the reach of young children. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet.
Sometimes your situation decides before you buy:
Collagen is an animal protein. In food supplements it is split into peptides. At Stivits it is marine collagen from fish and bovine collagen: 10 g of collagen and 9 g of protein per serving of powder.
People take collagen for the peptides and the protein: 10 g of Stivits powder gives 9 g of protein. The EU register has no authorised statements about collagen itself. Vitamin C does have statements, and the Stivits capsule contains 80 mg of it: Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
Choose by source: the numbers of the Stivits powders are almost equal. Marine is from fish, 40 kcal and 50 mg of sodium per 10 g. Bovine: 36 kcal and 42 mg of sodium per 10 g. Both contain 10 g of collagen and 9 g of protein.
Yes, they are the same thing: collagen split into short chains of amino acids. Both Stivits powders are hydrolysed, with 10 g of collagen per serving. The Stivits capsule contains 400 mg of marine collagen peptides.
Stivits does not promise that it does: the EU register has no statements about collagen itself, so Stivits makes none. In 2011 EFSA did not establish a cause-and-effect relationship between collagen hydrolysate and the maintenance of joints. Vitamin C does have statements, and the Stivits capsule contains 80 mg of it: Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage. A varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important.
The Stivits serving is 1 scoop of powder, which is 10 g of collagen, or 1 capsule, which is 400 mg. Do not exceed the serving. A pack of powder holds 30 servings, and 90 capsules last 90 days.
The Stivits powder gives 10,000 mg of collagen per serving and contains no vitamins. The capsule gives 400 mg of collagen, 80 mg of vitamin C and 16 mg of vitamin B3. If you want a larger collagen serving, take the powder. If you want one capsule a day, take the capsule.
The capsule contains 80 mg of vitamin C. Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin. Collagen itself has none. A varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important.
By the source: fish and bovine (cattle). In a 10 g serving both powders contain 10 g of collagen and 9 g of protein; marine has 40 kcal and 50 mg of sodium, bovine 36 kcal and 42 mg of sodium. The product data shows no other differences.
Stivits does not match a collagen type to any organ: the EU register has no statements about collagen itself, so we promise no effect. The only facts are the composition: Stivits bovine collagen is listed as types I and III, and there is no type II collagen in Stivits products. Vitamin C does have a statement, and the Stivits capsule contains 80 mg of it: Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin. A varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important.
Stir 1 scoop of Stivits powder (10 g) into a liquid; you can also add it to a smoothie or to food. The powder has no taste, the time of day is up to you, and you should not exceed the serving. Adults take the capsule once a day with food.
The Stivits capsule is taken 1 a day, and 90 capsules last 90 days. For the powder the number of servings per day is not stated on the pack; a 300 g pack holds 30 servings. We do not name a time to results. If you want to carry on after one pack, talk to your doctor.
Stivits collagen is sold at stivits.com: marine and bovine powder, 300 g each (10 g of collagen per serving, 30 servings), and marine collagen capsules with vitamins C and B3, 90 pieces (lasts 90 days). Choose by source: fish or bovine. We dispatch your order by the next working day. In the Baltics, delivery to a parcel locker is free on orders from €15 and delivery by courier is free from €25; below €25 the courier is charged at the rate shown at checkout.
Made in Europe, in Latvia: manufactured by SIA Pharma Market Solutions (Mārupe) for HYPERPHARM OÜ, Tallinn. Factory certificates: GMP No. GMP-FS-01 and HACCP No. HACCP-01 (valid until 17 May 2027), ISO 22000:2018 No. MSC-22-1384 (valid until 7 January 2029), issued by BM Certification. Stivits sells direct from the factory, with no wholesalers or pharmacies in between.
Stivits sells direct from the factory, with no wholesalers or pharmacies in between. We dispatch your order by the next working day.