Can you really replace collagen with plants?

You can't eat collagen directly, but you can give your body the building blocks (amino acids + vitamin C) to make its own.

Is Collagen vegan?

Not vegan

Short answer

Collagen is not vegan. Collagen comes from animal bones, skin and fish scales. Not vegan.

Verdict: Collagen is not vegan.
Commonly found in: Beauty drinks and powders, Bone broth, Some yogurts and gummies, Injectables and dermal fillers.
Vegan alternatives: Vegan 'collagen builders' with vitamin C, silica, lysine, proline, Plant proteins + skincare with bakuchiol and retinol.
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The most abundant protein in animals, used in supplements and beauty products.

All commercial collagen is animal-sourced (bovine, porcine or marine).

Can you really replace collagen with plants?: You can't eat collagen directly, but you can give your body the building blocks (amino acids + vitamin C) to make its own.