How much collagen powder per day?
The honest answer is that there is no universally agreed clinical dose for collagen, and we are not going to pretend otherwise. What we can tell you is what our label says, what a serving contains, and how that compares to other products on the market. You can make your own call from there.
Our serving: one 10g scoop
Both Pump House Bovine Collagen and Pump House Marine Collagen are dosed at one 10g scoop per day. That is the label dose. Do not exceed it.
Each 10g scoop delivers 10,000mg of hydrolysed collagen peptides. The powder is unflavoured and dissolves in around 250ml of liquid — hot or cold. It is already hydrolysed, so adding it to coffee or tea does not alter the peptides.
Timing within the day does not matter. Pick whatever fits your routine and stick to it.
What 10,000mg means versus 5,000mg products
Many collagen powders on the market use a 5g scoop, giving 5,000mg of peptides per serving. Ours uses a 10g scoop: 10,000mg per serving. That is twice the peptide content per dose.
This is a straightforward specification difference. We are not claiming one dose produces a better outcome than another — no authorised claim exists for collagen in the UK that would allow us to say that. What we can say is that if you are comparing products, the number to look at is milligrams of collagen peptides per serving, not the scoop size or the pack weight.
A few things to check when comparing:
- Is the figure quoted for collagen peptides, or total powder weight? They should be the same in a pure collagen product, but some blends include fillers.
- Is it hydrolysed (also labelled as peptides or hydrolysate)? Non-hydrolysed collagen has a much larger molecular size.
- What is the source? Bovine is from cattle hide; marine is from fish skin. Neither is superior — they suit different people.
Bovine or marine? Neither is better. They suit different people.
Servings per tub and cost per serving
| Product | Pack size | Servings | Peptides per serving | Cost per serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bovine Collagen Powder | 300g | 30 | 10,000mg | 83p |
| Marine Collagen Powder | 250g | 25 | 10,000mg | See product page |
| Collagen Capsules | See product page | See product page | 400mg per capsule | See product page |
At 83p a serving for the bovine powder, a 30-day supply costs around £25. That is the full cost — no subscription required, though you can set one up if you prefer not to reorder manually.
Do not exceed the label dose
The label dose is one scoop per day. More is not better, and exceeding the stated dose is not something we recommend. If you are taking other supplements or have a medical condition, check with a healthcare professional before adding anything new.
Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
Powder versus capsules: a dose comparison
The Pump House Collagen Capsules contain 400mg of collagen per capsule. To reach 10,000mg — the powder serving — you would need 25 capsules. That is not a practical daily intake and is not what the capsule label instructs.
Capsules are a different format for a different use case. They suit people who want a smaller, portable option or who find powder inconvenient. They are not a like-for-like substitute for the powder on dose.
| Format | Peptides per label dose | Practical for daily use? |
|---|---|---|
| Bovine or Marine Powder (1 scoop) | 10,000mg | Yes — dissolves in any drink |
| Collagen Capsules (label dose) | 400mg per capsule — see label for daily dose | Yes — convenient, lower peptide total |
If dose per serving is the main factor in your decision, the powder is the straightforward choice. If convenience or travel matters more, capsules are worth considering on their own terms rather than as an equivalent.
Shop bovine collagen — 83p a serving. 300g, 30 servings, 10,000mg peptides each.
See the marine collagen powder — same serving size, fish-derived peptides, neutral taste.
Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.