Diet & collagen · UK
Foods Rich in Collagen (and Plant-Based Boosters)
Short answer: collagen comes from animal connective tissue, such as bone broth, chicken skin and fish skin. If you’re vegan, you can’t eat collagen directly, but you can eat the nutrients that support your body’s own collagen, led by vitamin C.
Animal foods that contain collagen
- Bone broth (the classic source)
- Chicken skin and connective tissue
- Fish skin and scales (marine collagen)
- Pork skin (not halal)
Plant foods that support collagen formation
Plants don’t contain collagen, but these support your body making it, mainly via vitamin C:
- Citrus, berries, peppers, kiwi (vitamin C for normal collagen formation)
- Leafy greens and tomatoes
- Nuts, seeds and legumes (zinc and protein building blocks)
When diet needs a top-up
If your diet is low in vitamin C or you want a convenient daily dose, a vegan vitamin-C and biotin gummy fills the gap. Our Biotin Plus is 100% vegan, Halal certified and made in the UK.
A varied diet comes first. Supplements support it, they don’t replace it.
FAQs
What foods contain collagen?
Collagen comes from animal connective tissue such as bone broth, chicken and fish skin. Plant foods don’t contain collagen but can support your body’s own.
What foods boost collagen for vegans?
Vitamin C-rich foods (citrus, berries, peppers, kiwi) support normal collagen formation, alongside protein, zinc and a varied plant-based diet.
Can diet replace a collagen supplement?
A varied diet should come first. A vitamin-C and biotin supplement is a convenient top-up if your diet falls short.