Collagen and Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a required cofactor for the enzymes that build collagen, so adequate vitamin C supports both dietary collagen and the body's own production.
Collagen
The structural protein for skin, joints, and connective tissue.
Vitamin C
Antioxidant vitamin and iron-absorption amplifier.
Designed to work as a pair
One is required for the other to do its job, so they belong together in a stack.
How to take them
Collagen
- Dose
- 2.5–15 g of hydrolyzed peptides per day: 2.5–5 g for skin, 10–15 g for joints and recovery
- Timing
- Any time of day, with or without food; consistency matters more than timing
Vitamin C
- Dose
- 200–1,000 mg per day
- Timing
- With iron-rich meals to maximize iron uptake
Frequently asked
Can you take Collagen and Vitamin C together?
Yes, they are commonly taken together. Vitamin C is a required cofactor for the enzymes that build collagen, so adequate vitamin C supports both dietary collagen and the body's own production.
What's the best time to take Collagen and Vitamin C?
Around the same time works well. Collagen: Any time of day, with or without food; consistency matters more than timing. Vitamin C: With iron-rich meals to maximize iron uptake.
How do Collagen and Vitamin C interact?
Cofactor: Required for the other to do its job. Vitamin C is a required cofactor for the enzymes that build collagen, so adequate vitamin C supports both dietary collagen and the body's own production.
Related pairings
Collagen + Glucosamine
Collagen and glucosamine target cartilage and joint comfort through different mechanisms and are commonly stacked for joint support.
Collagen + Glycine
Glycine makes up about a third of collagen, so supplementing it provides raw material that collagen synthesis depends on.
Iron + Vitamin C
Taken together, vitamin C can multiply the absorption of plant-based iron.
L-Arginine + Vitamin C
Vitamin C protects nitric oxide from oxidative breakdown, extending the vasodilatory effect of arginine.