Preparing a collagen drink correctly: how it fits into your everyday life

Preparation according to the manufacturer

The manufacturer recommends stirring one sachet with 14 g of powder into water and drinking it every day. The product page gives the exact information: at least 200 ml of still water. This is how to proceed:

1. Fill a glass or shaker with at least 200 ml of still water.
2. Open a sachet and add all of the powder.
3. Stir vigorously or close the shaker and shake it for a few seconds.
4. Drink it immediately after mixing.

One sachet corresponds to the recommended daily serving. There is no need to measure or weigh. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.

Which liquid is suitable?

The manufacturer specifies only water for preparation. It does not list other drinks such as milk, juice, coffee or tea. We therefore recommend that you stick to water. Still water corresponds to the information on the product page.

You should also avoid hot water. The manufacturer's information refers to normal water, and vitamin C is considered sensitive to heat. Cold or room-temperature water is therefore the safe choice. Unlike gelatine, collagen hydrolysate also dissolves in cold liquid.

You do not need to add anything for flavour. The powder contains orange fruit powder and flavouring and is sweetened with sucralose. It tastes of orange and is sugar-free.

Whether you prefer the drink stronger or milder is controlled by the amount of water. 200 ml is the minimum amount; with 250 or 300 ml the drink tastes milder. The amount of collagen hydrolysate and vitamins remains the same, as it depends only on the sachet, not on the water.

Glass or shaker: tips for a good consistency

In addition to 10 g of collagen hydrolysate, the powder also contains agar-agar as a thickener. These tips help to ensure that everything is evenly distributed:

• Water first, then powder: This makes it easier to stir the powder in evenly.
• Use a shaker: The manufacturer expressly mentions the shaker as an alternative to a glass. It is particularly practical when you are out and about.
• Not too little water: 200 ml is the minimum amount. With a little more water, the drink becomes thinner.
• Drink it fresh: Only mix the drink when you want to drink it, instead of leaving it to stand for a long time.

Finding a fixed routine

The manufacturer does not specify a particular time of day. For regularity, it helps to always drink the sachet at the same time and link it to a habit that takes place every day anyway.

A reminder on your smartphone or a tick in your calendar can help in the first few weeks until taking it becomes second nature. A fixed place for the pack that you pass every day is also practical, for example next to the glasses in the kitchen cupboard. If two of you take the drink, you can mix it together: two sachets in two glasses are ready in a minute.

Keeping an eye on your supply

One pack contains 30 sachets and, at one sachet a day, lasts exactly 30 days. The manufacturer recommends courses of at least 60 days. To avoid a gap, reorder in good time before the first pack is empty. With 2 packs you cover the recommended minimum duration, and 4 packs last 120 days. A volume discount applies to multiple packs: 5% from 2 packs, 8% from 3 packs, 12% from 4 packs.

On the go and when travelling

The individually packed sachets fit in any jacket pocket or handbag. For a trip, simply count the days and take the corresponding number of sachets with you. You can get water almost anywhere, and a shaker or an empty wide-necked drinking bottle is enough for mixing. In a hotel or at friends' homes, a normal water glass and a spoon are sufficient. When travelling, too, the rule is: one sachet per day, no more, and still water instead of carbonated drinks. For longer trips, it is easiest to take the sachets in the original pack. That way you always have the ingredients list and notes with you. Keep the sachets out of the reach of young children when travelling, too.

What you should bear in mind when using it

• Do not take more than one sachet per day. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
• Do not consume the drink on days when you take other food supplements containing astaxanthin esters.
• The drink is not suitable for children and adolescents under 10 years of age.
• The glucosamine it contains comes from shellfish. The drink is not suitable if you have a shellfish allergy.
• Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

You can find all information on ingredients and amounts on the product page for Vita Collagen Complex Drink. You can read how long a course should last and what applies to breaks in the guide Collagen course: duration and breaks. You can find more products with collagen under Collagen & Beauty.