CuratedFit
CURATEDFIT SUMMARY
Passes because it is a genuinely single ingredient product, 100% bovine hydrolyzed collagen peptides, with no additives, no flow agents, and no sweeteners of any kind. The full amino acid profile is disclosed, sugar content is confirmed at zero, and the manufacturer states every batch is independently tested for purity, potency, and contaminants. The main thing to flag isn't a standard concern, it's a suitability note. This product is bovine derived and explicitly not suitable for vegans or vegetarians.
WHAT IT IS
A powder containing 100% bovine hydrolysed collagen peptides (Type I), sourced from grass fed herds in the EU. The manufacturer states the peptides are broken down to a molecular weight under 5,000 daltons for absorption. There are no other ingredients, no flavouring, no sweetener, and no flow or anti caking agents. Each 5g serving supplies approximately 4.5g of protein, 0g of fat, 0g of carbohydrate, and 0g of sugar.
WHO IT IS FOR
omeone who wants a genuinely single ingredient collagen powder without added ingredients, and who is not following a vegan or vegetarian diet. This is a bovine derived product, so it is not suitable for anyone avoiding animal derived ingredients on those grounds.
INGREDIENT BREAKDOWN
Bovine Hydrolysed Collagen Peptides (Type I)
5g (approx. 4.5g protein)
Collagen is the most abundant structural protein in the body, found in skin, connective tissue, bone, and the gut lining. Hydrolysis breaks the large native collagen molecule into shorter peptide chains for absorption across the gut wall. This is a processing step, not a synthesis of the active ingredient from chemical precursors, so the product retains natural origin status under the CuratedFit Standard. The manufacturer's own clinical trial reported improvements in skin hydration, elasticity, and several other measures over 12 weeks. As a company sponsored study, these results are reported here as manufacturer findings rather than independently confirmed outcomes.
Amino acid profile (g per 100g of protein)
Glycine 23.4, Proline 13.4, Hydroxyproline 11.2, Glutamic Acid 9.7, Alanine 9, Arginine 7.7, Aspartic Acid 5.5, Lysine 3.5, Serine 3.1, Leucine 2.8, Valine 2.2, Phenylalanine 1.8, Hydroxylysine 1.7, Threonine 1.7, Isoleucine 1.4, Methionine 0.8, Tyrosine 0.6, Histidine 0.4, Cysteine 0, Tryptophan 0
CERTIFICATIONS
Informed Sport
Not Confirmed
Banned substance tested
Not Confirmed
GMP Certified
Not Confirmed
Heavy metals tested
Certified
BRCGS
Not Confirmed
FSSC 22000
Not Confirmed
CURATEDFIT STANDARD CHECK
Pass
As Natural As Possible
Single hydrolysed animal protein, no synthetic active ingredients
Info
Contains What It Claims
Full amino acid profile is disclosed. CuratedFit has not seen independent lab verification of these figures directly, though the manufacturer states batch testing is standard practice
Pass
Every Ingredient Earns Its Place
Genuinely single ingredient. No additives, flavourings, or flow agents of any kind
Pass
No Insect-Derived Ingredients
Bovine sourced, no insect or apiary ingredients present
Pass
No Proprietary Blends
Single ingredient, no blend to disclose
Info
Allergen Declaration
No specific allergen cross contact statement was located on the pages reviewed. The product is explicitly stated as not suitable for vegans or vegetarians due to its bovine origin
Pass
Sugar Content Declared
0g sugar per serving, confirmed on the nutrition panel
Pass
Artificial Sweeteners and Flavorings
None present. Unflavoured powder
Pass
Heavy Metals and Contaminants
Manufacturer states every batch is independently tested for purity, potency, and contaminants. Reported by manufacturer, individual batch certificates not seen
Pass
Banned Substance Risk Declared
Single protein source, no stimulant or hormonal precursor compounds
Info
Country of Manufacture Noted
Sourced from grass fed herds in the EU. Specific processing or manufacturing facility location not confirmed on the pages reviewed
TRANSPARENCY NOTE
This is one of the cleanest labels reviewed for the catalogue, with a genuinely single ingredient formula and a full amino acid breakdown disclosed rather than a vague protein claim. There is no proprietary blend to interpret and no synthetic additive to flag, since there are effectively no additives at all.
The one criterion that lands as Info rather than Pass on lab verification (criterion 2) reflects a general CuratedFit convention. Even where a manufacturer states a testing commitment, this review does not treat that as equivalent to CuratedFit having reviewed an actual lab report. The heavy metals and contaminants criterion (9) is marked Pass rather than Info, since the manufacturer's stated testing commitment specifically addresses that criterion directly, which is a stronger and more specific claim than simply omitting the topic.
The allergen declaration gap (criterion 6) is a genuine transparency limitation rather than a red flag. As a single ingredient bovine protein with no other additives, the realistic allergen surface area is small, but CuratedFit was not able to locate an explicit cross contact statement on the product pages reviewed.
Worth noting separately from the standard eleven criteria: this product is not suitable for vegans or vegetarians, since it is derived from bovine connective tissue. This is a suitability distinction, not a quality or transparency issue, but it matters for who this product is actually for.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is this suitable for vegans or vegetarians?
No. This is a bovine derived product and is explicitly stated by the manufacturer as unsuitable for vegans or vegetarians.
Why is there only one ingredient?
The manufacturer states that simplicity supports consistency, and that consistency is the main driver of results in their own clinical research. There is no flavouring, sweetener, or additive of any kind in this formula
Do I need to take vitamin C alongside this for it to work?
No. Vitamin C plays a role in collagen synthesis inside the body's own tissues, but it is not required to be taken at the same time as a collagen supplement for absorption. The manufacturer recommends getting vitamin C through diet rather than adding it to the formula.
Has this product actually been independently tested?
The manufacturer states every batch is independently tested for purity, potency, and contaminants. CuratedFit has not seen individual batch certificates or lab reports directly.
What does 'hydrolysed' mean?
It refers to breaking the large native collagen molecule down into smaller peptide chains, which allows for absorption across the gut wall. This is a processing method, not a change to the underlying ingredient's natural origin.
Is the clinical trial data independently verified?
The referenced trial was commissioned by the manufacturer, described as double blind and placebo controlled, involving 60 healthy adult women over 12 weeks. This is manufacturer sponsored research, and CuratedFit has not independently reviewed the full trial data or its peer review status.
Can this be taken in hot drinks?
The manufacturer states the peptides are heat stable up to 300°C, well above typical cooking and boiling temperatures, but recommends avoiding carbonated drinks since the powder does not dissolve well in them.
Sources:
Ancient + Brave True Collagen product page
10/3/26
The Curated Edit - Monthly
Monthly picks, ingredient breakdowns, and honest reviews. Straight in your inbox. No hype, no filler.
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.