Collagen is the main structural protein found in the skin and joint tissues of humans and animals. In fact, 35% of the protein content in your whole body is collagen. Collagen contributes to the elasticity and strength of your skin and forms a matrix to help prevent the top layers dropping into fine lines. From around 25 years old, your natural collagen production starts to decline.

Can you supplement collagen?

Collagen supplements have become a household item in recent years, used to support things like joints, skin, hair & nails. But, for vegetarians there hasn’t been anything suitable because most collagen supplements come from bovine (cow) or marine (fish) sources. Plants produce lots of wonderful vitamins and minerals, but they do not produce collagen. This means a true collagen from plants can't exist.

Are there any vegetarian collagen sources?

Yes, eggshells! More specifically, the membrane on the inside of eggshells is a rich, vegetarian source of collagen.

Wondering where you can find eggshell collagen?

Introducing Vege Collagen by Clinicians. The newest product to join Clinicians Appearance Range, and New Zealand’s first true vegetarian collagen with added plant-based Hyaluronic Acid and Silica to support beautiful skin from within. A more sustainable and vegetarian alternative to marine and bovine sourced collagen products. Vege Collagen is a scientifically researched vegetarian collagen, made from eggshells which are sustainably sourced as a by-product of the food industry to support skin hydration, elasticity and firmness.