Certification status
NSF Certified for Sport
Vital Proteins LLC Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides
Hydrolysed bovine collagen from grass-fed, pasture-raised hide — Type I & III, unflavoured, dissolving into hot or cold drinks. This is the tub format. It's NSF Certified for Sport, the strictest tier we track, with every batch screened against 280+ banned substances. £34.99 at Holland & Barrett and £47.99 at Amazon UK (4,800 reviews, 4.4/5).
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Why this certification matters
- NSF Certified for Sport
- NSF Certified for Sport is designed for athletes in tested sports; each lot is tested for substances banned by major sports organisations.
Frequently asked questions
- What kind of collagen is it?
- Hydrolysed Type I & III collagen from grass-fed, pasture-raised bovine hide — a single-ingredient, unflavoured powder. Type I & III are the forms most associated with skin, hair, nail and connective-tissue support.
- Is it certified for banned substances?
- Yes — NSF Certified for Sport, the tier used across US professional leagues, with each batch screened against 280+ WADA-prohibited substances. That's a stricter standard than most collagen powders carry.
- Does it dissolve easily?
- Being hydrolysed, it's designed to dissolve in hot or cold liquids — coffee, smoothies or water — and it's unflavoured, so it doesn't noticeably change the taste.
- Why is Amazon more expensive than Holland & Barrett?
- The listings — £47.99 at Amazon UK versus £34.99 at H&B — may differ in tub size and seller. Compare the gram weight before judging on headline price.
- Is collagen suitable for vegetarians?
- No. This is bovine collagen, an animal protein, so it isn't suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
