NovusDNA Hydrolysed Collagen: Testing, Dose and How to Use

NovusDNA Hydrolysed Collagen is a single-ingredient, unflavoured powder of hydrolysed bovine Type I and III collagen peptides, taken at 10 g a day. When you compare collagen powders for a joint-focused routine, check the collagen type, the grams per serving against doses used in human research, and independent lab results. This product publishes all three.

This is a product guide, not a general explainer. If you are new to the topic, start with what hydrolysed collagen is and how it works.

Hydrolysed collagen is collagen protein that has been broken down into shorter chains called peptides, so it dissolves easily in drinks and food.

NovusDNA is a UK longevity and health supplement brand that makes science-led, precision-formulated supplements, independently tested by a UKAS-accredited UK laboratory, for adults who want to support long-term health with clear, transparent formulas.

What is NovusDNA Hydrolysed Collagen?

NovusDNA Hydrolysed Collagen is single-ingredient hydrolysed bovine Type I and Type III collagen peptides in a 300 g pouch, with nothing else added. It is unflavoured and the directions are simple: 10 g a day.

Collagen is the most abundant structural protein in the human body and is naturally present in connective tissues including skin, tendons, ligaments and bone. Type I and Type III are the two types this product supplies.

A single-ingredient formula matters for one practical reason. The ingredient list is hydrolysed collagen peptides alone, with no flavourings, sweeteners or blended extras taking up space in the serving.

What do the Campden BRI results show?

Campden BRI measured 94.4 g of collagen and 11.80 g of hydroxyproline per 100 g of NovusDNA Hydrolysed Collagen. In plain terms, the powder is almost entirely collagen.

Hydroxyproline is an amino acid found in collagen and present in almost no other protein in the body, which is why labs use it as a collagen marker. A classic paper in the Journal of Clinical Investigation puts it at approximately 13% of collagen, with only small amounts in elastin.

Here is how a buyer can read the results:

• Collagen per 10 g serving: at 94.4 g per 100 g, one 10 g serving provides about 9.4 g of collagen and about 1.18 g of hydroxyproline.

• Safety screening: the same testing covered arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury, plus microbiological testing for organisms including Salmonella and E. coli.

The full results, tested between August and September 2025, are in the NovusDNA collagen laboratory testing summary linked from the product page. Full certificates, including methods and accreditation scope, are available on request from info@novusdna.com.

For the detail behind these checks, separate NovusDNA guides explain how labs test collagen potency with hydroxyproline and which heavy metals bovine collagen should be screened for.

How much collagen per day? How 10 g compares with research

Human trials of collagen peptides have typically used 5 g to 10 g a day, so a 10 g serving sits at the upper end of that range. Which type and dose suit which goal, and what the results show, is covered in the NovusDNA guide to collagen supplements for joint health. The trials behind the range are listed below.

These trials tested specific ingredients in specific groups of people, so their results cannot be applied directly to any one product. What the research does give you is a fair benchmark: about 9.4 g of collagen per serving sits within that range.

How do you take NovusDNA Hydrolysed Collagen?

Add 10 g once a day to water, coffee, smoothies, shakes or food. Because it is unflavoured, it suits drinks you already have. For how well daily use is tolerated, read hydrolysed collagen side effects and daily safety.

A few practical points:

• Weigh your first serving. Use kitchen scales once so you know what 10 g looks like in your scoop or spoon.

• Stir it into liquid first. Hydrolysed peptides dissolve easily, so a quick stir in water or coffee is usually enough.

• Keep the timing simple. Take it when you will remember it, such as with your morning drink.

Powder is the format that makes a full 10 g serving easy to take in one go. The NovusDNA guide covers why powder makes a full 10 g serving practical in more detail.

NovusDNA Hydrolysed Collagen contains no vitamin C. Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones, cartilage and skin, which are authorised health claims on the Great Britain nutrition and health claims register, so a varied diet with fruit and vegetables still matters.

Some people pair collagen with a vitamin and mineral product. The Structural Health Stack combines Hydrolysed Collagen with Essential+ (vitamin D3, vitamin K2 and magnesium) as a simple two-product daily routine; vitamin D and magnesium contribute to the maintenance of normal bones and normal muscle function.

What should you check when comparing collagen powders?

Compare five things: collagen type, source, grams of collagen per serving, published independent testing and any added ingredients.

The table below sets NovusDNA Hydrolysed Collagen beside two collagen powders widely sold in the UK, using only what their UK retailer listings state (checked October 2026). How bovine, marine and porcine sources differ is covered in collagen sourcing explained.

NovusDNA publishes its lab results per 100 g, so you can work out what each serving contains and check what it was screened for. For five UK brands set side by side, see UK collagen supplements for joint health compared by testing, dose and source.

For a deeper look at matching type to purpose, read how collagen types differ for joints, tendons and skin.

FAQ

Is NovusDNA Hydrolysed Collagen vegan?

No. NovusDNA Hydrolysed Collagen is made from hydrolysed bovine collagen peptides, so it is not suitable for vegans or vegetarians. It also will not suit anyone who avoids beef-derived products for religious, cultural or personal reasons, whatever the reason for taking a collagen supplement in the first place.

If you follow a plant-based diet, the NovusDNA products that are vegan include Essential+, which combines vitamin D3, vitamin K2 and magnesium in one daily capsule. It is not a collagen product, so check the product page to see whether it fits what you are looking for.

Can I mix it into hot coffee?

Yes. Coffee is one of the uses listed on the product page, alongside water, smoothies, shakes and food, so you can stir your daily 10 g straight into your usual morning cup. The powder is unflavoured and made of small peptides, which is why it dissolves easily in drinks.

Stir until the powder has fully dissolved before you drink it. If you prefer not to add it to coffee, a glass of water or a smoothie works just as well, because the directions only ask that you take 10 g once a day.

How long does one pouch last?

One 300 g pouch lasts about 30 days when you take the directed 10 g serving every day. That works out neatly as a monthly supply, which makes it easy to plan when to reorder and to keep your routine consistent without running out partway through a month.

Orders are usually dispatched within one to two working days, so reordering a few days before the pouch runs out keeps your routine on track.

Where can I see the full lab certificates?

The product page links a testing summary from Campden BRI, a UKAS-accredited UK laboratory, covering the collagen, hydroxyproline, heavy metal and microbiology results. Full certificates, including the test methods and accreditation scope, are available on request by emailing info@novusdna.com, and the team can send them to you.

If you would like the certificate for a particular batch, mention it in your email. The summary on the page shows the test dates, August to September 2025.

Does it contain vitamin C or any other added ingredients?

No. NovusDNA Hydrolysed Collagen is a single-ingredient product: hydrolysed bovine Type I and III collagen peptides, with no added vitamins, minerals, flavourings or sweeteners. That fits the lab result of 94.4 g of collagen per 100 g of powder.

Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation, so make sure your diet includes good sources of it. If you would like a vitamin and mineral product alongside collagen, the Structural Health Stack pairs it with Essential+.

If you want a collagen powder you can check, NovusDNA Hydrolysed Collagen gives you the essentials in plain view: Type I and III bovine peptides, a single ingredient, 10 g a day in line with the upper end of doses used in human research, and UKAS-lab results showing 94.4 g of collagen per 100 g with heavy metal and microbiology screening. Explore more on bone, muscle and connective tissue in the NovusDNA structural health hub.

Choose NovusDNA Hydrolysed Collagen and add it to your basket, or pair it with Essential+ in the Structural Health Stack for a two-product daily routine. Free UK delivery applies to orders over £45.