Dr David Reiner
Nutraviva medical advisory board
Dr Reiner reviews Nutraviva's product claims, sourcing documentation and batch testing protocols, and advises on how the range is described to customers.
Collagen Hydrolysate · 387 reviews, 4.9 stars
Top Up the Collagen Your Body Makes Less Of, With One Ingredient and Nothing Else
Grass fed bovine collagen peptides, independently tested batch by batch. 10g a serve at 97% protein, 97 cents a serve.
What is in the bag
01
Grass fed and grass finished
Sourced from pasture raised cattle in Australia and New Zealand, grass fed and grass finished, never grain finished in a feedlot.
AU & NZ herds
02
Type I and III collagen
The two collagen types that make up most of the collagen found in skin, bone, tendon and the gut lining.
Bovine
03
97% protein per serve
A 10 g scoop is 9.7 g of protein. Nothing is added to bulk out the scoop, so what you measure is what you get.
97%
04
Hydrolysed to short peptides
Enzymatically hydrolysed to a low molecular weight, so it dissolves in cold water and mixes clear without a gel.
Low weight
05
Unflavoured and odourless
No sweeteners, no flavours, no fillers. It disappears into coffee, soup, porridge or a smoothie without changing the taste.
0 additives
06
Kosher certified
Certified kosher and produced under a HACCP accredited food safety program, audited independently.
Every batch
07
Gluten free, no GMOs
Naturally gluten free and dairy free, with no pesticides, chemicals or genetically modified inputs.
Gluten & GMO
08
100% Australian owned
Family owned and operated from Bathurst, New South Wales, and stocked by more than 800 Australian retailers.
Bathurst NSW
Grass fed & finished
AU & NZ herds
100% Australian owned
Bathurst NSW
HACCP food safety
Certified
Kosher certified
Every batch
Gluten free
No GMOs
Paleo & keto friendly
Unflavoured
Independently tested at an external NATA-accredited laboratory
Heavy metals, microbials and protein content, checked every batch. Certificate of analysis available on request.
What people report, over time
What to expect
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body. It is the scaffolding in skin, bone, tendon and gut lining, and the body makes less of it as you age.
Hydrolysed collagen is broken into short peptides so it dissolves cold and is easy to take daily. Daily is the part that matters.
A 10 g serve of Nutraviva Collagen Hydrolysate is 9.7 g of protein. No sweeteners, no flavours, nothing added to make the scoop look bigger.
- It mixes clear and tastes of nothing
- Easy to take daily, even in plain water
- It has already become part of the morning
- Nails chip and split less often
- Skin feels smoother and more comfortable
- Recovery after training feels shorter
- Hair and nails look stronger
- Everyday movement feels easier through a long day
- You stop thinking about it and just take it
Reported benefit
Week 0
Week 6
Week 12
Illustrative only, based on customer-reported feedback from verified purchasers. Not intended to represent a clinical or medical outcome. Individual results vary.
Why keep going
Natural collagen production begins to decline from your mid twenties and keeps declining. Topping it up is not a one off, it is a habit.
Not just until you start feeling good.
- 01 Taking it daily is what keeps the supply consistent.
- 02 Pair it with training, protein and sleep and it works harder.
- 03 Buy the size you will actually finish. The 800 g is 80 serves.
Us versus them
How a single ingredient pouch compares with the two things most Australians are actually choosing between. Our column is checkable on this site today.
Nutraviva
Collagen Hydrolysate
Blended collagen formulas
Flavoured beauty collagen
Ingredients
One
Six to twelve
Ten or more
Protein per serve
97%
Varies
Often under 60%
Sweeteners
None
Not usually stated
Usually
Source named
AU & NZ herds
Not usually stated
Not usually stated
Batch tested
Every batch
Not usually stated
Not usually stated
Dissolves cold
Yes
Not usually stated
Yes
Sizes available
100 g to 800 g
Usually one
Usually one
Made in Australia
Yes
Not usually stated
Not usually stated
Comparison describes product categories, not any single competitor. Formulations vary between brands, always read the label.
From the family that makes it
We started in a kitchen in Bathurst because we could not find a collagen we were happy to give our own family.
Everything on the shelf was a blend. Flavours to cover the taste, sweeteners to make it drinkable, and a scoop where the collagen was only part of what you were paying for.
So we did the boring version instead. One ingredient, named herds, every batch tested, and the results on file for anyone who asks.
The Nutraviva family
Bathurst, NSW
A typical blended collagen label
Collagen peptides, natural flavour, citric acid, steviol glycosides, silicon dioxide, maltodextrin, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, colour (150d), silica.
The Nutraviva label
Hydrolysed bovine collagen.
Grass fed and grass finished. 97% protein per serve. That is the list.
Pick your size
Same single ingredient, four ways to buy it
Frequently asked questions
What is collagen hydrolysate?
Collagen hydrolysate is collagen that has been broken down enzymatically into short peptides. That makes it dissolve in cold liquid and easy to take every day, unlike gelatin which sets into a gel.
Who is it for?
Anyone topping up a protein that the body makes less of with age. Our customers are usually people managing joints, recovering from training, or looking after skin, hair and nails.
How do I take it?
One 10 g scoop a day, stirred into anything. Hot or cold, water, coffee, a smoothie or a bowl of soup. It is unflavoured, so it goes where it suits you.
How long until I notice anything?
Nails are usually first, around weeks four to eight. Skin and hair are most often reported between eight and twelve weeks, which is the window published collagen research uses. Individual results vary.
Will it dissolve in cold water?
Yes. The hydrolysate is milled to a low molecular weight and mixes clear in cold water without clumping. The gelatin in our range is the one that gels.
Which size should I buy?
The 800 g pouch is 80 serves and the lowest cost per serve. The 100 g is a fair trial size, and the sachet box is for travel and the gym bag.
What if it is not right for me?
Contact us within 10 days of receiving your order and we will help. Returns need the product unused, unopened and in its original packaging, and we do not generally refund change of mind. Damaged or defective items are replaced. Nothing here limits your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
