Written by Jessie, Product Manager · Updated 19 October 2026
What is the best collagen for men in Singapore?
Collagen supports men's skin, tendons and strength-training results. In trials, daily collagen peptides improved skin hydration and elasticity, and alongside strength training helped men gain more fat-free mass and tendon size than training alone. The best choice is hydrolysed collagen with a clear dose in grams, ideally with vitamin C, in a form you'll take every day.
This article is for you if: you're a man in Singapore weighing up a collagen supplement for your skin, your training or your joints, and want to know what the research shows and what to check on the label.
Collagen is usually marketed to women, but it gives structure to men's skin and connective tissue too. Type I collagen alone makes up over 90% of the collagen in the human body.[1] Men's skin holds more collagen than women's at every age, and in both sexes skin collagen declines as the years pass.[2]
So the real question is which collagen to choose, how much to take, and what it can do for your skin, your training and your joints.
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In this article
What makes a collagen supplement the best for men?
The best collagen for men gives you hydrolysed collagen peptides at a clear dose in grams, matched to your goal, in a form you'll take every day. Use this checklist when you compare labels:
| What to check | Look for | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Form | Hydrolysed collagen peptides, ideally rich in dipeptides | The form used in most skin trials. In one trial, collagen richer in the dipeptides Pro-Hyp and Hyp-Gly improved skin more |
| Dose | A clear amount in grams: 2.5 to 10 g a day for skin, 5 to 10 g a day for active joints | Skin trials used 2.5 to 10 g a day. Joint trials in athletes used 5 g and 10 g a day |
| Type | Types I and III for skin, type II for joint formulas | Type I makes up over 90% of the body's collagen |
| Vitamin C | Vitamin C in the formula | Your body needs vitamin C to make its own collagen |
| Source | Marine (fish), bovine (cow) or chicken, to suit your diet | Check allergens, since marine collagen contains fish. Look for halal certification if you need it |
| Sugar | Low sugar per serving | Easier to fit around your daily kopi or teh |
| Format | Ready-to-drink sachet, powder or capsules | The best format is the one you'll take daily. With capsules, check how many make one serving, since trials used doses in grams |
Form and dose: skin trial review and dipeptide trial.[3] [4] Joint doses: trials in athletes.[5] [6] Collagen types and vitamin C.[1] [7]
Does collagen work for men's skin?
Yes. In clinical trials, daily collagen peptides improve skin hydration and elasticity, and men's skin loses collagen with age just as women's does.[2]
- A 2021 meta-analysis of 19 randomised trials, with 1,125 people aged 20 to 70, found better skin hydration and elasticity and fewer wrinkles after about 90 days of hydrolysed collagen.[8] Most participants were women (95%), and men's skin rests on the same dermal collagen, which also declines with age.[2]
- A 2019 review of 11 randomised controlled trials, with 805 people, found that oral collagen increased skin elasticity, hydration and dermal collagen density, with no reported side effects. Most of the trials used 2.5 to 10 g a day for 8 to 24 weeks.[3]
- In placebo-controlled trials, collagen peptides increased collagen density in the dermis after 4 weeks, and skin hydration after 8 weeks.[9]
- Collagen richer in the dipeptides Pro-Hyp and Hyp-Gly improved facial skin moisture, elasticity, wrinkles and roughness more than a collagen with fewer of them, over 8 weeks.[4]
Can collagen help men build muscle?
Yes, alongside strength training. In three randomised trials in men, those who took collagen peptides during a 12-week resistance training programme gained more fat-free mass than men who trained with a placebo.
- Young men: 57 recreationally active men took 15 g of collagen peptides or a placebo a day and trained three times a week for 12 weeks. The collagen group gained significantly more fat-free mass, and their body fat held steady while it rose in the placebo group.[10]
- Middle-aged men: in 97 untrained men, 15 g of collagen peptides a day with training added 3.4 kg of fat-free mass, against 1.8 kg with placebo, and cut fat mass by 5.3 kg, against 3.4 kg.[11]
- Older men: in 53 men averaging 72 years with sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss), 15 g a day after training added 4.2 kg of fat-free mass against 2.9 kg, more than doubled the gain in thigh muscle strength (16.5 against 7.3 Nm), and cut fat mass by 5.4 kg against 3.5 kg.[12]
Collagen peptides work alongside your usual protein from meat, fish, eggs, tofu or whey, rather than in place of it. For more on pairing the two, read how whey and collagen protein compare for skin and muscle.
Is collagen good for men's joints and tendons?
Yes. In active people, daily collagen eased activity-related joint pain, and in men who lift, it helped tendons grow larger than training alone.
- In a 24-week trial that enrolled 147 varsity and club athletes (72 men and 75 women), 10 g of collagen hydrolysate a day reduced joint pain when walking, standing, resting, carrying and lifting, compared with placebo.[6]
- In 139 young athletes with knee pain during sport, 5 g of collagen peptides a day for 12 weeks improved activity-related knee pain more than placebo, and they used fewer additional treatments.[5]
- In 40 healthy young men on a 14-week heavy resistance programme, 5 g of collagen peptides a day grew the Achilles tendon's cross-section by 11.0%, against 4.7% with placebo, and calf muscle thickness by 7.3%, against 2.7%.[13]
- In 20 active men averaging 47 years, 30 g of hydrolysed collagen after training for 12 weeks made the patellar tendon, just below the kneecap, larger and stiffer than placebo.[14]
For a closer look at cartilage and type II collagen, read why collagen matters for your joints, not just your skin.
When should men take collagen?
Take collagen every day, at a time you'll stick to. If you train, taking it around your session matches how the sports trials gave it:
- Before training: in 8 healthy men, 15 g of vitamin C-enriched gelatin (a less broken-down form of collagen) taken an hour before 6 minutes of skipping doubled a blood marker of new collagen production.[15]
- After training: the muscle and tendon trials in older and middle-aged men gave collagen after the workout.[12] [14]
- On rest days, and for skin: any consistent time works. Skin trials measured changes after 4 to 12 weeks of daily use.[9] [8]
Which Purest Co collagen fits your goal?
Choose by your main goal: skin in a ready-to-drink sachet, skin in an easy powder, or joints. All three are taken once a day.
| Product | Per serving | Format | Made for | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collagen Glow Berries | 6,000 mg Wellnex marine collagen dipeptide (Types I and III, from tilapia), 250 mg vitamin C, 100 mg bilberry extract | Ready-to-drink sachet, no water needed | Skin moisture and firmness | Halal-certified, low sugar, contains fish |
| Marine Collagen Peptides | 5,000 mg marine collagen peptides from wild-caught cod (Norway), under 3 kDa, with 50 mg water bamboo extract and 10 mg beta-carotene | Powder: 1 scoop in a glass of water | Skin elasticity and hydration, hair and nails | Halal-certified, low sugar, peach and cherry blossom flavour, contains fish |
| Collagen Reforge Mango Swirl | 500 mg chicken collagen type II, 300 mg red algae extract (calcium and magnesium), 250 mg Terminalia chebula extract | Ready-to-drink sachet | Joint function and flexibility | Mango flavour, contains chicken |
Product details: The Purest Co product information. Halal status: The Purest Co Help Center.
Collagen Glow Berries is the simplest way to support your skin every day. Each sachet holds 6,000 mg of Wellnex marine collagen dipeptide, Types I and III, made from tilapia by enzymatic hydrolysis, with glycine, proline and hydroxyproline in a 3:1:1 ratio. Glycine sits at every third position in the collagen chain.[1] That 6,000 mg falls within the 2.5 to 10 g a day used in skin trials,[3] and it comes with 250 mg of vitamin C and 100 mg of bilberry extract. It's ready to drink, with no water needed: take 1 sachet a day, in the morning or before bed. It contains fish, so skip it if you have a fish allergy.
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Related reading: Which type of collagen is best for you? · How long does collagen actually take to work?
Frequently asked questions
Is a collagen drink or powder better for men?
Choose the one you'll take every day. A ready-to-drink sachet needs no mixing, so it suits busy mornings or a gym bag, while a powder stirs into a glass of water. What matters most is a clear dose of hydrolysed collagen in grams, taken daily.
Can men take collagen every day?
Yes. Trials in active people gave collagen daily for 12 to 24 weeks, and a review of skin trials reported no side effects. Avoid marine collagen if you have a fish allergy, and check with your doctor first if you take prescribed medication.
What age should men start taking collagen?
There's no set starting age. Skin collagen declines with age in both men and women, and the trials in men ranged from men in their twenties to men in their seventies. Start when your skin, training or joint comfort becomes a priority.
Is collagen halal?
It depends on the source and the certification, since collagen can come from fish, cows, pigs or chickens. In our range, Collagen Glow Berries and Marine Collagen Peptides are halal-certified. Check the label or our Help Center for the latest status, as certification can vary by formulation or batch.
Do I need collagen if I already eat enough protein?
It can still help. Collagen is rich in glycine, proline and hydroxyproline, the amino acids that make up much of the collagen in your skin and tendons. In the trials in men, those taking collagen peptides gained more fat-free mass than those on placebo doing the same training.
Key takeaways
- The best collagen for men is hydrolysed collagen peptides at a clear dose in grams, ideally with vitamin C.
- Daily collagen improves skin hydration and elasticity, and men's skin loses collagen with age too.
- With resistance training, men taking collagen peptides gained more fat-free mass than men on placebo.
- In active people, collagen eased activity-related joint pain and helped tendons grow.
- Take it every day; if you lift, around your training session works well.
About the author: Jessie is the Product Manager at The Purest Co. A Biomedical Science graduate from the International Medical University Malaysia, she has over five years in the nutraceutical industry, sourcing high-quality herbs to create supplements that are enjoyable and effective. She keeps up with new research through global conferences.
References
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[2] Shuster S et al. The influence of age and sex on skin thickness, skin collagen and density. Br J Dermatol. 1975.
[3] Choi FD et al. Oral collagen supplementation: a systematic review of dermatological applications. J Drugs Dermatol. 2019.
[4] Inoue N et al. Ingestion of bioactive collagen hydrolysates enhance facial skin moisture and elasticity and reduce facial ageing signs in a randomised double-blind placebo-controlled clinical study. J Sci Food Agric. 2016.
[5] Zdzieblik D et al. Improvement of activity-related knee joint discomfort following supplementation of specific collagen peptides. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2017.
[6] Clark KL et al. 24-Week study on the use of collagen hydrolysate as a dietary supplement in athletes with activity-related joint pain. Curr Med Res Opin. 2008.
[7] Pullar JM et al. The roles of vitamin C in skin health. Nutrients. 2017.
[8] de Miranda RB et al. Effects of hydrolyzed collagen supplementation on skin aging: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Dermatol. 2021.
[9] Asserin J et al. The effect of oral collagen peptide supplementation on skin moisture and the dermal collagen network. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2015.
[10] Kirmse M et al. Prolonged collagen peptide supplementation and resistance exercise training affects body composition in recreationally active men. Nutrients. 2019.
[11] Zdzieblik D et al. The influence of specific bioactive collagen peptides on body composition and muscle strength in middle-aged, untrained men: a randomized controlled trial. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021.
[12] Zdzieblik D et al. Collagen peptide supplementation in combination with resistance training improves body composition and increases muscle strength in elderly sarcopenic men: a randomised controlled trial. Br J Nutr. 2015.
[13] Jerger S et al. Effects of specific collagen peptide supplementation combined with resistance training on Achilles tendon properties. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2022.
[14] Nulty CD et al. Hydrolysed collagen supplementation enhances patellar tendon adaptations to 12 weeks' resistance training in middle-aged men. Eur J Sport Sci. 2025.
[15] Shaw G et al. Vitamin C-enriched gelatin supplementation before intermittent activity augments collagen synthesis. Am J Clin Nutr. 2017.
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