‘Fantastic product. I have (it) in my coffee every morning, no taste and completely dissolves. I’ve noticed my hair and nails growing stronger and faster too’Eleanor Fleming Regional Content Editor and Laura McKenna Audience Writer
04:33, 25 Feb 2026Updated 11:44, 25 Feb 2026
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Collagen powder can reduce the appearance of fine lines and strengthen hair and nails(Image: Getty Images)
As we get older, our bodies naturally produce less collagen, affecting everything from skin elasticity to overall joint comfort. One brand, The Intelligent Health, claims to offer an ‘easily integrated solution’ that helps replenish these essential reserves – and it can be stirred into your morning coffee, blended into a smoothie, or added to a shake.
The Intelligent Health Collagen Powder (450g) is presently on sale through Amazon for £17.97, with over 1,000 units purchased in the last month (additional sizes are also offered at varying prices). The formula contains 100% hydrolysed bovine collagen peptides, delivering a dependable protein source to enhance everyday nutrition, according to the manufacturer.
It is also derived from premium, pasture-raised cattle, ensuring the supplement is ‘guaranteed to be 100% grass-fed’, the company states. It contains no hormones, antibiotics, or superfluous additives, providing a ‘clean, natural protein boost ‘.
The formula is said to contain high levels of Type I and Type III collagen, which may help improve skin moisture and firmness, reduce the appearance of fine lines, strengthen hair and nails, and support healthy bones, cartilage, and tendons. According to the brand, it may also aid digestive health by providing key amino acids such as glycine.
This unflavoured powder is designed to blend seamlessly into coffee, smoothies or shakes without affecting the flavour, offering a convenient method to incorporate collagen into everyday life. Alternatively, it can be mixed into cereal, porridge, homemade treats and baked goods, reports the Mirror.
The powder is available to buy from Amazon
£17.97
Amazon
Shoppers have left an average 4.4 out of five-star rating for the product
Consumers simply need to add one scoop, equivalent to 10 grams, to meet the suggested serving size. For those seeking a premium alternative, Superdrug stocks the Dose and Co Pure Marine Collagen Peptides (221g) priced at £32.99.
Marketed as ethically-sourced collagen, this product claims to enhance skin elasticity and reduce the visibility of wrinkles. Customers can mix two generous teaspoons (13g) of the powder into 200ml of water, milk, coffee, tea or smoothies once daily.
Alternatively, Boots offers Myvitamins Collagen Capsules for £12. These feature type 1 porcine collagen in hydrolysed form, which the retailer states is absorbed rapidly and efficiently by the body, with one capsule recommended per day.
More than 1,000 have been bought in the past month on Amazon(Image: The Intelligent Health )
The Intelligent Health Collagen Powder has received glowing reviews from customers. One reviewer commented: “I’m coming to the end of my first box of these, 90 in the box, two per day, about a week’s supply remaining. I don’t believe ANY supplement can give you a result in a couple of days as claimed by others, and I certainly did not see an instant response, but I kept going and there is a result.
“Firstly, nails, as others have said – (my) hand and toe nails (are) growing very nicely. Then my hair, I had noticed my hair was getting brittle and dry (I’m 57 so to be expected! ) and these have restored the shine and strength very nicely. I suffer from psoriasis and I have also noticed a difference to my skin, a definite improvement to the eye area in terms of firmness.
“But all over, I think my skin appears improved in texture and less dry, so I’m about to buy my second bottle as, if all of these gradual improvements continue, I will be very satisfied.”
Another user commented: “Fantastic product. I have (it) in my coffee every morning, no taste and completely dissolves. I’ve noticed my hair and nails growing stronger and faster too. Highly recommend.”
Several customers shared their thoughts about the product on Amazon, with one noting: “This is one of many collagen products I have now tried. I liked the quality ingredients in this product and a good price. But as all other collagen powders I tried, you can indeed taste it in your coffee and tea.”
Shoppers have left rave reviews for the collagen powder(Image: The Intelligent Health )
They suggested mixing it with juice for those who can detect the collagen flavour. However, the majority of responses were positive, with one individual sharing: “I tried this as a cheaper alternative to vital protein. It’s just as good, if not better. My hair started thinning as I hit menopause, so I thought I’d try this. My hair is now really thick and shiny – people keep commenting – (and) my skin seems plumper, too. In fact my hair is a bit too thick now, but I love it. It’s really made a difference to the quality of my life.
“Also, my nails grow stronger and longer. No need for false nails. I’m just buying loads of nail varnish now. Usually they snap as soon as it gets to winter. Now they are really strong. I put it in my tea every morning before work – no taste – just a nice feeling. It helps me have luscious hair again.”