Marine Collagen Gummies UK

The Marine Collagen gummy is one of six gummies in the daily GUUDIES pouch. Each marine collagen gummy carries 200mg of hydrolysed marine collagen peptides, Type I and III, with 100µg of biotin. Peach flavour, pectin based. This is the one GUUDIES gummy that is not vegan, because marine collagen comes from fish.

What is marine collagen?

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body and the main structural protein in skin, tendon, bone and connective tissue (NCBI StatPearls: Collagen synthesis). Marine collagen is collagen taken from fish, usually the skin or scales, and it is predominantly Type I. In supplements it is hydrolysed, meaning broken down into short peptides, so it can be made into gummies, powders and capsules.

What is in the Marine Collagen gummy

Who marine collagen gummies suit

Marine collagen gummies suit adults who want collagen as part of a simple daily routine without mixing a powder, and who eat fish. They do not suit vegans, vegetarians or anyone with a fish allergy. If that is you, the other five GUUDIES gummies are vegan and you can leave this one out.

A gummy carries less collagen than a scoop of powder. Collagen powders often provide several grams per serving, while a gummy provides milligrams. If a high collagen dose is your priority, a powder is the more practical format. If you want collagen alongside a multivitamin, greens and other ingredients in one pouch with nothing to prepare, a gummy is the easier option to keep taking.

Contains fish

Marine collagen is derived from fish. That makes this gummy unsuitable for vegans and vegetarians, and unsuitable for anyone with a fish allergy. We say so plainly rather than burying it in small print. The other five gummies in the pouch are vegan, so leaving this one out is straightforward if you need to.

What hydrolysed means

Collagen in its natural state is a large, tightly wound protein. Hydrolysis breaks it into shorter chains called peptides, which are small enough to be absorbed through the gut wall. Every collagen supplement worth buying is hydrolysed, and if a label does not say so it is worth checking why.

Type I and III

There are at least 28 known types of collagen. Type I is the most abundant in the human body and is the main structural protein in skin, tendon and bone. Type III is often found alongside it. Marine collagen is predominantly Type I, which is why fish sourced collagen is common in this category rather than the Type II found in cartilage sources.

Marine collagen vs bovine collagen gummies

No collagen supplement is vegan. Products sold as "vegan collagen" contain the amino acids or vitamins involved in the body's own collagen production, not collagen itself.

Biotin at 200% NRV

Biotin is vitamin B7, a water soluble B vitamin. This gummy carries 100µg, which is 200% of the nutrient reference value. Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal hair and normal skin, two of the authorised health claims for biotin on the Great Britain nutrition and health claims register. There is a further 30µg in the Daily Greens+ gummy.

How to take it

One Marine Collagen gummy a day, taken together with the other five gummies in your mini pouch, with or after food. Each pouch holds 28 daily servings. Designed for consistent daily use as part of your GUUDIES routine. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake.

Format, allergens and suitability

Pectin based, so no gelatine, but not vegan, since it contains marine collagen from fish. Contains fish. Around 0.3 calories and 0.4g of sugar per gummy, sweetened with tapioca syrup. No synthetic dyes, no artificial sweeteners, no gluten, dairy, nuts, GMOs or fillers.

Formulated for adults aged 18 and over. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking prescription medication, check with your GP before starting any new supplement. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

One of six gummies in the routine

Each GUUDIES mini pouch holds six gummies, every one targeting a different system so they work together rather than overlapping:

• Daily Greens+ Multivitamin, the core vitamin, mineral and greens base, tropical flavour
• Mushroom Mix, five functional mushrooms, mixed berries flavour
• ACV, apple cider vinegar with the mother, tangy apple flavour
• Sea Moss, Irish sea moss, raspberry flavour
• Metabolic, saffron, lemon and blood orange, strawberry jam flavour
• Marine Collagen, the one on this page, peach flavour

Common questions

What is marine collagen?

Collagen taken from fish, usually the skin or scales. It is mostly Type I collagen and is hydrolysed into short peptides for use in supplements.

Is the Marine Collagen gummy vegan?

No. It contains marine collagen from fish, so it is the one GUUDIES gummy that is not vegan. It is also unsuitable for anyone with a fish allergy. The other five are vegan.

How much collagen is in each gummy?

200mg of hydrolysed Type I and III marine collagen peptides, plus 100µg of biotin at 200% NRV.

Are collagen gummies as strong as collagen powder?

No. A collagen powder usually provides several grams per serving and a gummy provides milligrams. Gummies are easier to take every day with nothing to mix.

Why marine collagen rather than bovine?

Marine collagen is predominantly Type I, the most abundant collagen type in the human body, and it suits pescatarians. Bovine sources tend to carry more Type III alongside Type I.

When should I take marine collagen gummies?

Once a day, with or after food, together with the other five gummies in your pouch. Consistency matters more than the time of day.

What does hydrolysed mean?

The collagen protein has been broken into shorter chains called peptides, which are small enough to be absorbed through the gut wall.

What does it taste like?

Peach. Each of the six gummies in the pouch has its own flavour so you can tell them apart.

Can I take the pouch without this gummy?

Yes. If you need a fully plant based routine, simply leave the Marine Collagen gummy out. The other five are vegan.

Can I take it alongside prescription medication?

Check with your GP or pharmacist first. That applies to any new supplement, particularly if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or on regular medication.

Related reading

• Gummy vitamins vs tablets: which should you choose?
• What actually makes a high quality gummy supplement