A brown jar labeled True Collagen, a hydrolysed collagen powder by Ancient + Brave, featuring gold geometric designs and the text “Hydrolyzed Peptides” on a black label, is photographed against a white background. This product contains hydrolysed bovine collagen, with a focus on Type I collagen peptides.

True Collagen

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THE CLINICAL TRIAL

True Collagen

Our groundbreaking Clinical Trial is a major step forward in collagen research - an independently run Brave Standard Clinical Trial that confirms the whole-body benefits of True Collagen.

Led by Dr. Jenna Macciochi, Director of Science and Innovation at Ancient + Brave, the study explored the efficacy of daily bovine collagen supplementation in healthy women aged 35–55.

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    Key study results

    Skin Hydration

    76% average increase in skin hydration

    Hydration was measured on the cheek with a Corneometer®, which reads the water content of the skin’s outer layers. In the True Collagen group, average hydration rose by 63% at week 6 and 76% at week 12. The placebo group changed by 2% over the same period.

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    Skin Barrier Function

    27% average improvement in skin barrier function

    Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL) measures how much moisture escapes from the skin - a key indictor of skin barrier strength and hydration retention. In the True Collagen group, average TEWL decreased by 17% at week 6 and 27% at week 12. This improvement was statistically significant compared to the placebo group.

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    Collagen Structure

    31% average reduction in collagen fragmentation

    The skin’s collagen network was imaged beneath the surface using confocal microscopy (VivaScope®). Expert graders scored how fragmented the collagen fibres appeared, where a lower score means a more intact network. In the True Collagen group, fragmentation scores fell by an average of 18% at week 6 and an average of 31% at week 12. The placebo group fell by 7%.

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    Wrinkle Depth

    18% average reduction in wrinkle depth around the eyes

    Fine lines were measured using profilometry. A silicone replica of the crow’s-feet area is taken and scanned to quantify the depth of lines. In the True Collagen group, average wrinkle depth fell by 8% at week 6 and 18% at week 12. The placebo group changed by 1%.

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    *Double-blind, randomised, and placebo-controlled clinical trial in 60 healthy UK females aged 35-55 to evaluate the efficacy of True Collagen over 12 weeks. Results independently measured using skin assessment instruments. 

    Whole Body

    Health

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    Improvement

    80

    Felt more energised throughout the day

    90

    Found they recovered faster from exercise

    70

    Noticed an improvement in sleep quality

    Reduction

    73

    Found that they experienced less pain or stiffness and greater ease of movement

    *Based on participant-reported responses at week 12 in the True Collagen group (n=30) of a 12-week, independent, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial in 60 healthy women aged 35–55. Percentages show participants giving the most positive response; results shown were significantly higher than placebo.

    Improvement

    76

    Average increase in skin hydration

    100

    Saw an improvement in skin elasticity

    27

    Average improvement in skin barrier function

    Reduction

    100

    Saw a reduction in wrinkle depth

    43

    Average reduction in skin redness

    31

    Average reduction in collagen fragmentation

    Skin

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    *Independent, double-blind, randomised, and placebo-controlled 12-week clinical trial in 60 healthy UK females aged 35-55. Average change from baseline in the True Collagen group (n=30), measured using skin assessment instruments. All changes shown were statistically significant from baseline and compared with placebo.

    Hair & Nails

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    Improvement

    63

    Saw an increase in nail growth and strength

    Reduction

    77

    Noticed less hair breakage

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    By investing in our rigorous, independent clinical trial, we’ve provided assurance that True Collagen peptides are clinically effective and backed by science.

    Dr Jenna Macciochi
    Director of Science & Innovation

    *Based on participant-reported responses at week 12 in the True Collagen group (n=30) of a 12-week, independent, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial in 60 healthy women aged 35–55. Percentages show participants giving the most positive response; results shown were significantly higher than placebo.

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    I’m obsessed with True Collagen.
    When I take it I feel the difference

    Davina McCall
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    Trial results

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