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Ancient & Brave true collagen

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cosietea · 20/03/2025 20:13

Has anyone used this? I’ve just ordered a jar after hearing some good things about it ( although only online and not people I know so always a bit sceptical!)

What benefits did you see and how long did it take to notice them?

I am going to use this thread to share my experience when It’s delivered ( tomorrow)

Happy to have joiners!

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cosietea · 13/08/2025 19:23

I am now 5 months in of religiously having 2 scoops every day in coffee.

I have twice this weeks caught myself in a mirror and noticed an obvious reduction of wrinkles under my eyes and corners of eyes. My skin has a glow which I did notice quite early on, but that still remains. My hair is feeling thicker but I know that can take a while and obviously I can’t say scientifically that it’s the collagen but that’s the only thing I’ve changed in my diet

I think studies show that for joints etc that takes a good year

I have also noticed that after a small amount of exercise and weight lifting my muscles feel more toned, compared to a time when I regularly worked out and didn’t get as quick results, I have put this down to the protein in collagen

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Clearinguptheclutter · 23/09/2025 15:11

keen for any more positive (or negative) stories as I'm a week in with the Ancient and Brave wild (marine) powder

Too early to see results I think but I'm happy that it dissolves just fine in hot drinks and isnt noticeable. Some reviews say it smells fishy but I cant smell any fishiness unless I stick my nose right in the packet.

I think I'll give it 2-3 months. I am surprised people pay for it for months/years without being convinced it does anything. I only intend to keep paying for it if I see a noticeable differece ideally to my skin and hair but joints would be good too (am a runner)

Sampler · 23/09/2025 15:58

I bought 3 for 2 in boots of the bovine Ancient & Brave collagen powder twice, I have taken it religiously every day for 6 months and I haven’t noticed anything different. I’m at the end of my last jar and I won’t be reordering. I also was put off by the heavy handed advertising emails of women in woodlands being all rustic and embracing their menopausal selves - and then Ferne and Davina looking all wistful & smug sent me over the edge.
I’m unsure if it’s all snake oil and a grift tbh but I’m out, plus it’s too expensive.

MysticHalfWitch · 23/09/2025 16:01

I use it and love it (marine), and have noticed a distinct difference. My joints are so much better and, as a runner, I appreciate that!! Skin feels better too (eczema sufferer).

Notdanishsusan · 23/09/2025 16:03

I use Benjamin Button (marine, 12000mg) sachets. They’re delicious.

I can see a difference and DH keeps saying I’m looking extra pretty at the moment. And I’m not wearing any makeup.

Clearinguptheclutter · 23/09/2025 18:48

MysticHalfWitch · 23/09/2025 16:01

I use it and love it (marine), and have noticed a distinct difference. My joints are so much better and, as a runner, I appreciate that!! Skin feels better too (eczema sufferer).

Great. Fist bump 👊 from one runner to another. Really hope it helps

Reb9849 · 01/02/2026 20:26

Traillover · 11/05/2025 17:50

Which is the best ancient +Brave to take for arthritis in joints in the spine

Dona Glucosamine .. game changer!

Travelban · 07/03/2026 15:44

I also got digestive issues after about a week of taking it. Proper stomach pains/cramps. I tried this last year and had the same effect, so I am not officially giving up on it/binning it. I used a different brand previously and it didn't give me any side effects, however it did taste absolutely vile in comparison (yes even worse!).

fruitbrewhaha · 07/03/2026 15:48

CharlotteCChapel · 20/03/2025 20:47

There's no evidence that taking collagen actually does anything.

This.

I used ancient and brave marine collagen for a year and saw no change.

I started tretinoin 6 months ago and a friend I haven’t seen since before Christmas, this week remarked how good my skin was looking.

Travelban · 07/03/2026 15:54

fruitbrewhaha · 07/03/2026 15:48

This.

I used ancient and brave marine collagen for a year and saw no change.

I started tretinoin 6 months ago and a friend I haven’t seen since before Christmas, this week remarked how good my skin was looking.

Can I ask which one you use and where from?

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