Nutrition Overview of the Collagen Creamer
The 150g Collagen Creamer (vanilla) retails for $29.00 / month. It claims to:
- Support hydration and elasticity in skin
- Strengthen hair and nails
The dairy-free Collagen Creamer contains hydrolysed marine collagen, organic coconut milk, inulin (chicory root) natural vanilla flavour, monk fruit extract and guar gum. As a pescatarian, I have found that many collagen products on the market contain bovine sources, so I was pleased that Vitable uses marine sources. The marine collagen is sustainably sourced from wild fish and is easily absorbed by the body. In fact, research supports the use of hydrolysed marine collagen for improved skin elasticity and hydration.1
The second major ingredient is organic coconut milk powder, which gives the product its creamy texture. It is also a good source of fat. Inulin in the form of chicory root is an excellent source of prebiotic fibre (2.3g per 10g serve) and is often used in health products to thicken formulas along with guar gum which is a plant-based fibre and thickening agent. What is prebiotic fibre? Prebiotic fibre contributes to the production of short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) which are beneficial for gut health. Monk fruit is a low GI (glycaemic index) sweetener alternative which means it does not cause a large spike in blood sugar. They also use a natural vanilla flavour which means this product has a low sugar content of only 0.5g per 10g serve.
The 150g Collagen Creamer (vanilla) retails for $29.00 / month. It claims to:
- Support hydration and elasticity in skin
- Strengthen hair and nails
The dairy-free Collagen Creamer contains hydrolysed marine collagen, organic coconut milk, inulin (chicory root) natural vanilla flavour, monk fruit extract and guar gum. As a pescatarian, I have found that many collagen products on the market contain bovine sources, so I was pleased that Vitable uses marine sources. The marine collagen is sustainably sourced from wild fish and is easily absorbed by the body. In fact, research supports the use of hydrolysed marine collagen for improved skin elasticity and hydration.1
The second major ingredient is organic coconut milk powder, which gives the product its creamy texture. It is also a good source of fat. Inulin in the form of chicory root is an excellent source of prebiotic fibre (2.3g per 10g serve) and is often used in health products to thicken formulas along with guar gum which is a plant-based fibre and thickening agent. What is prebiotic fibre? Prebiotic fibre contributes to the production of short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) which are beneficial for gut health. Monk fruit is a low GI (glycaemic index) sweetener alternative which means it does not cause a large spike in blood sugar. They also use a natural vanilla flavour which means this product has a low sugar content of only 0.5g per 10g serve.
My Experience
The suggested serving is 10g (two heaped teaspoons) and it can be mixed into coffee and tea as it is heat stable, as well as smoothies. I loved putting it into my daily coffee – it added a really nice vanilla/caramel flavour. Whilst it did not always dissolve entirely, I also tried it in smoothies where it mixed in really well. Of all the flavoured collagen powders I have tried, this is one of the best! Being a ‘creamer’ product, it is easy to incorporate into your daily routine as it can be added to most beverages, making this highly accessible to everyone.
The Collagen Creamer is well-priced, compared to other marine collagens such as The Healthy Chef Marine Collagen ($74.95 for 240g). The Vitable formula is similar to the Does and Co Collagen Creamer ($47.99), however Dose and Co use bovine collagen instead of marine collagen, and they do not include any prebiotic fibre. The Dose and Co Marine Collagen (200g for $51.99) also uses hydrolysed collagen, with the addition of vitamin C for absorption. Whilst Vitable’s formula does not contain a source of vitamin C. Vitamin C boosts the absorption of collagen and enhances the skin hydration benefits. I recommend pairing this Collagen Creamer with Vitable’s vitamin C capsules to further support collagen production, or simply add the collagen to a smoothie with berries.
