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A Special Collaboration Flavor with @ANNXHY— a Korean-Canadian creator sharing her signature “pink” perspective on Korea with a global audience, blending culture, lifestyle, beauty, and wellness.
Inspired by Anna and our founder's shared love of nostalgic Korean sodas and beauty rituals, Strawberry Soda Pop is a playful, fizzy-inspired collagen blend that tastes like a strawberry cream soda.
This limited-edition flavor pairs premium hydrolyzed collagen with a bright, sweet strawberry profile—reimagined as an everyday beauty ritual.
Boost skin hydration by +28% in 30 days with our potent, patented collagen milks. Clinically proven and third-party tested for zero metals, toxins, or fillers.
Supports glowing skin, stronger hair, and healthier nails—while tasting like a nostalgic strawberry soda treat.
Mix into water, milk, or your favorite drink for a daily glow ritual.
Collagen Type
Bovine
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For clinically proven results, drink daily for 30 days.
153% Improvement in Skin Texture + Smoothness
138% Increase in Skin Hydration
140% Improvement in Fine Lines
OTHER BENEFITS
increase in joint strength
improvement in gut lining
stronger nails
increase in hair strength
improved hair follicles
better sleep
MARINE vs. BOVINE?
Not all collagen is created equal — and the difference comes down to peptide size, sourcing, and testing.
Our bovine collagen is your more affordable, but still high-performance option. Most bovine collagen on the market is poorly sourced and often has an unpleasant taste — with too large to be absorbed sizes (around 9,000 daltons), which can make absorption slower. However, our bovine collagen is hydrolyzed and broken down to ~5,000 daltons, making it easier to dissolve, easier to absorb, and about 1.5× more efficient than standard bovine collagen — while still keeping it price-accessible. It delivers Type I and Type III collagen to support skin, hair, nails, and joints, without the chalky texture or poor mixability many people expect.
Our marine collagen is our more premium, beauty-forward option. It’s naturally composed mostly of Type I collagen — the main collagen found in skin — and has an even smaller peptide size (around 4,000 daltons) for faster absorption. It’s also more thoughtfully and sustainably sourced, with tighter purification standards from start to finish.
Both our marine and bovine collagen formulas are third-party tested, certified, and validated for purity — with confirmed zero heavy metals, toxins, or fillers. Both are flavorless as collagen can be!
WHY THIS COLLAGEN ACTUALLY WORKS
Most collagen powders never make it past your digestive system — their molecules are simply too large for your body to absorb. For collagen to actually work, it must be hydrolyzed into ultra-small peptides (ideally around 4,000 Daltons or less). Anything bigger? Your body can’t fully break it down, meaning you’re just drinking expensive protein.
That’s where Crushed Tonic stands apart.
We use premium, patented, clean collagen sourced from 100% fish and broken down into 4,000 Dalton peptides — the clinically proven size your skin can absorb. Each scoop delivers visible results: boosted hydration, improved elasticity, and restored radiance — without fillers, preservatives, or anything artificial.
Every batch is third-party tested for purity, dissolvability, and absorption, and is certified Halal and Kosher. Our marine collagen is fully traceable down to the exact fish it came from — so you know precisely what’s going into your body.
Prefer bovine collagen?
Our bovine option is equally certified Halal and Kosher, and completely free of growth hormones, antibiotics, BSE & TSE, ethylene oxide, additives, irradiation, nitrosamines, and melamine — giving you pure, safe, and effective collagen that your body can actually use.
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"This is extremely delicious. I can't imagine buying any other brand at this point. 10/10 recommend. My fine wrinkles around my eye corners are SO much better!"
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Crushed Tonic
Our mission is to deliver the highest-quality collagen—
in flavors you’ll actually look forward to drinking every day.
Proven Glow In 30 Days
5g of clinically studied marine collagen per serving to support firmer, more hydrated skin, stronger hair, and healthier nails — in just 8 weeks. Think of it as your daily skincare, in a delicious sip.
5g of Collagen a Day
Formulated by Experts — our clinical results are based on daily collagen intake in the 2.5–5 g range, the dosage window most commonly used in published human studies.
That means you don’t need extreme amounts when it's collagen as high quality as ours — just a consistent, effective daily serving designed to support skin hydration, elasticity, and overall collagen renewal from within.
Our Delicious Philosophy
Too often, collagen gets abandoned on the shelf because it’s chalky, hard to mix, and leaves a weird aftertaste. When this happens, regardless of how effective the collagen can be, you won't see any results!
Inspired by nostalgic Korean flavors, our collagen blends are crafted to be smooth, balanced, and genuinely craveable — so your look forward to taking daily.
When you actually do take it every day, that’s when you start to see real results!
Perfectly sweet and indulgent without the crash or spike, our collagen drinks are a daily treat you’ll look forward to — not another supplement that gets forgotten in the pantry.
Flavors By Korean Scientists
We partnered with Korean flavor scientists to craft drinks that taste incredible — even with collagen inside. With just 0 to 3.5 g of sugar per serving, they’re perfectly sweet: indulgent enough to enjoy, but balanced enough to avoid the crash or spike. It’s a daily treat you’ll actually want to drink — not another supplement that sits untouched in your pantry.
From juicy fruits to antioxidant-rich superfoods, our flavors are inspired by nature and designed to taste like a dessert-level upgrade. No strange aftertaste — just fun, craveable blends that turn your wellness routine into something you look forward to every day.
Collagen Made Delicious.
"Sephora's favorite k-beauty supplement" -Allure
Backed by Clinical Research
OUR COLLAGEN PROCESSING
No Fillers, Additives or Preservatives
TESTED FOR 0 METALS
Sterilized & Filtered Twice
Truly Flavorless & Dissolves Well
Clinically Proven & Tested
Honest & Sustainable Sourcing
traceable from source to batch
Made in the USA
From First Sip To Full Glow
Month 1
With consistent daily use, skin looks more hydrated, fresh, and radiant. Texture appears smoother, breakouts look reduced, and the appearance of dark circles and enlarged pores is visibly softened for a clearer, more even-looking complexion.
Month 2
With continued daily use, results build — helping support stronger, healthier-looking hair, lashes, and brows, alongside about a 30% visible reduction in the look of wrinkles. Skin appears firmer, smoother, and more resilient over time.
Month 3
With ongoing daily use, benefits continue to deepen — supporting fuller-looking hair, lashes, and brows, while maintaining around a 30% improvement in the appearance of wrinkles. Skin looks firmer, more refined, and more elastic.
Heal from Within
97%
Increase in skin vitality & texture
87%
Increase in skin hydration & radiance
100%
Increase in skin firmness for less wrinkles
*Based on a consumer perception study of 100 people, ages 18-31.
Clinically Proven Collagen
Our collagen is powered by a complete amino acid profile that supports the structure, strength, and renewal of skin. These building blocks work together to help maintain firmness, elasticity, and overall skin resilience while supporting efficient absorption.
Hydroxyproline
Shown to increase skin hydration by 28% and coollagen density by 12% in just 8 weeks.
Arginine
Speed up skin repair by up to 40% by boosting collagen through nitric oxide.
Histidine
Reduce oxidative skin damage by over 40% with antioxidant power similar to vitamin C.
Methionine
Boost your body's detox enzyme glutathione by up to 3x, protecting skin from toxins.
Lysine
Strengthens the skin barrier and boosts collagen crosslinking for firmer, more resilient skin.
Proline, Leucine, Glycine
Together they reduce wrinkle depth by 20% and improve skin elasticity by 18%.
Collagen You Can Trust
Why People Love It:
Reduces Fine Lines, Dark Circles & Pore Visibility
0 Metals, Lab-Certified
No Fillers, Additives or Preservatives
2x as effective, 2x as bioavailable
Sterilized & Filtered Twice
Truly flavorless & Dissolves Well
Traceable Back to Source
Better Skin Hydration & Skin Elasticity
Quality Protein Source
18 Amino Acids Per Serving
Supports Bone & Joint Health
No Harmful Metals & Toxins
Healthier Gut & Bowel Movements
Made With Love In USA
Us vs. Them
Protein Per Serving
Delicious
Hydrolyzed
Sterilized
No Metals
Sustainably Sourced
Halal/Kosher
Clinically Proven
No Preservatives
Absorption Size
(smaller = better)
US
5-10g
Ultra-small
THEM
2g
3x the size
US
5-10g of Protein
Delicious
Hydrolyzed
Sterillized
No Metals
Sustainably Sourced
Halal/Kosher
Clinically Proven
No Preservatives
Ultra-small Peptides (Fast Absorption)
THEM
2g of Protein
Chalky Taste
Poorly Absorbed
Minimally Processed
May Contain
Trace Metals
Untraceable Sourcing
Not Cerified
Unproven
Preservative-heavy
3× Larger Peptides
Meet Our Founder
After discovering collagen through her own skin recovery journey, Sally founded Crushed Tonic to combine real skincare science with comforting, nostalgic flavors — so your daily glow ritual tastes as good as it works.
Sally has also since published her own research guide & cookbook, The Collagen Glow!
Trusted by Dermatologists
“Collagen is the primary structural protein of the dermis, responsible for skin strength, integrity, and elasticity. With age, endogenous collagen production declines, contributing to reduced firmness and the appearance of fine lines. Hydrolyzed collagen peptides may act as bioactive signals that stimulate fibroblast activity and support new collagen synthesis, helping improve skin hydration and elasticity."
- Dr. Tess Mauricio MD
Celebrity & Board Certified Dermatologist
"The Collagen Glow presents a clear, research-grounded approach to collagen and ingestible skincare. Drawing from years of product development, clinical review, and collaboration with labs and flavor scientists, Sally breaks down collagen beyond surface-level beauty claims and explains its role in supporting skin, hair, nails, joints, and overall wellness. It highlights a key industry gap — that many collagen products fail not because of the ingredient itself, but because of poor quality, bad taste, and low daily adherence."
- W.W. NORTON
Loved by Dermatologists
Strawberry Matcha Recipe
So easy, so satisfying, so delicious.
Under 30 seconds as shown in video!
1
Mix 1 tbsp of strawberry milk collagen into 2 tbsp of water. Then add 1 cup of coconut milk, or more water.
2
If you have an electric whisk, mix directly into 1 cup of milk. For stronger flavor, add 2 tbsp.
3
Add ice, and a shot of our matcha collagen.
4
Drink daily for your best skin and hair!
Directions
Your Delicious, 30 Second Beauty Hack is Here
pour 1-2 tbsps of water in a glass.
add a tbsp of collagen powder.
whisky till fully mixed.
add ice, coffee, milk, etc. to taste.
"SEPHORA'S FAVORITE K-BEAUTY SUPPLEMENT"-ALLURE
FAQ
CAN COLLAGEN HELP WITH ACNE?
Keratin and collagen peptides help support the skin barrier and improve hydration and elasticity, which can reduce the appearance of irritation and uneven texture. When skin is better supported structurally, it often looks calmer and more balanced overall.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MARINE VS BOVINE?
Both bovine (cow-derived) and marine (fish-derived) collagen have excellent benefits, but they differ in source, absorption, and targeted effects—which is why marine collagen is often more expensive. Here’s a breakdown:
Bovine collagen comes from cows, often sourced from their skin, bones, or cartilage. It primarily contains Type I and Type III collagen, which are excellent for supporting skin, bones, and joints. On the other hand, marine collagen is derived from fish scales or skin and mainly contains Type I collagen, the most abundant type in the body, responsible for skin health and anti-aging benefits. Since Type I collagen is the most bioavailable and crucial for skin structure, marine collagen is often seen as superior for beauty benefits.
Marine collagen has a smaller molecular size (4,000 Daltons in Crushed Tonic's marine collagen compared to 5,000 Daltons for bovine). Smaller peptides allow for faster and better absorption, making marine collagen particularly effective for skin health and anti-aging. While bovine collagen is still highly effective, it absorbs slightly slower due to its larger peptide size. (FYI - other bovine collagens are 9,000 Daltons!)
Marine collagen is better suited for improving skin hydration, elasticity, and reducing wrinkles. It’s also popular for beauty-focused results, including strengthening hair and nails, and it supports bone density and joint health as well. Bovine collagen, by contrast, excels in promoting joint health, gut support, and general body repair. Since it combines Type I and Type III collagen, it’s particularly beneficial for tissues, muscles, and bones.
Marine collagen tends to be more expensive because fish-derived collagen production is costlier. Additionally, it’s generally considered purer and less likely to cause inflammation or allergies compared to bovine collagen. Its superior absorption and beauty benefits also increase demand, contributing to the higher price.
Crushed Tonic’s marine collagen is tested for zero heavy metals and is both kosher and halal certified, making it suitable for a broader range of consumers. Similarly, Crushed Tonic’s bovine collagen is also kosher and halal certified and free from growth hormones, antibiotics, BSE, and TSE, ensuring a clean and safe product.
If your main focus is enhancing skin, hair, and nails, marine collagen may be worth the extra investment due to its superior absorption and high Type I collagen concentration. However, if you’re seeking more cost-effective and overall health benefits, such as joint and gut support, bovine collagen is an excellent choice. Ultimately, both are amazing quality sources of protein peptides and you can't go wrong with either!
HOW IS IT SUSTAINABLY SOURCED?
Our collagen is sustainably sourced from discarded fish skin — a nutrient-rich by-product of the seafood industry that is typically thrown away. Instead of contributing to waste, we upcycle these skins and gently process them into high-purity collagen peptides. This approach supports more responsible sourcing, reduces environmental burden, and allows us to create clean, traceable collagen without additional fishing demand.
TARIFF + PRICE INCREASE
Due to government tariffs, our production costs have increased by over 50% this year. Until now, we’ve absorbed these increases ourselves, but we’ve reached a point where we simply can’t carry the difference alone anymore.
Starting this month, we’ve made a modest adjustment of 10%+ increase across the line (with the exception of our Matcha, which has also unfortunately tripled in cost and now lands at $55 per large pouch).
Even with this change, we’re not certain it will fully cover what’s ahead—tariffs are ever-changing, and there may be further increases toward the end of the year.
Thank you so much for your continued support and understanding as we navigate this unpredictable climate.
Building Crushed Tonic has always been about bringing you the best collagen and wellness products possible, and I remain committed to making sure our quality never wavers—even when our costs do.
WHAT IS THE CLINICALLY PROVEN DOSAGE?
Clinical studies show noticeable improvements with just 5g of collagen.
For optimal results, we recommend taking 2 servings (10g of collagen) daily for 14 to 30 days. You may notice softer skin in as little as 5 days.
For more significant results, such as reduced fine lines and thicker hair, consistent use over 3 to 6 months is ideal.
Please make sure to consume daily as our bodies cannot store extra amino acids overnight!
AMOUNT + SERVING SIZE
Our pouches are all formulated a little differently, depending on the flavor—some are bolder, some lighter—but every single pouch always contains 150g of pure collagen.
Unflavored: 150g or 300g options.
Matcha, Turmeric, Lucuma, Coffee: about 210g net weight (150g collagen + flavor).
Sweet flavors: 150g collagen + up to 225g in flavor weight for a total weight ranging from 300-400g.
This just means the flavor profile varies—never the collagen. Each serving is built around 5g of collagen plus flavoring, which makes one scoop roughly 5g–15g depending on the SKU.
How to serve it:
For a lighter drink (and to stretch your pouch to ~30 servings), use ½ scoop with less water.
For a café-style tall drink, use 1.5–2 scoops.
For our sugar-free line, use 2 tsp for 5g collagen (the clinically proven dose) or 4 tsp for 10g collagen and a stronger taste.
WHY SHOULD I TRUST YOUR COLLAGEN?
Our collagen is responsibly and sustainably sourced from fish and goes through a rigorous multi-step refinement process to ensure both purity and performance.
We start with carefully selected marine sources, then apply advanced purification to remove unwanted impurities, followed by controlled hydrolysis to break collagen into highly absorbable peptides. Every batch is then sterilized and independently third-party tested to verify safety and quality standards. The result is a finished collagen that is non-GMO, halal and kosher compliant, and tested for zero metals — delivering clean, traceable, high-integrity nutrition you can truly trust.
Why tilapia collagen?
1. It is the most effective. Our tilapia fish skin collagen is the most bioavailable (AKA smallest in size and therefore best absorbed by our body). Tilapia skin also has the highest concentrations of protein and amino acids in their scales.
2. It tastes best! Other collagen types are known for a stronger, gamier taste, while both of our collagen is essentially flavorless.
3. Our collagen is sourced ethically and sustainably; because tilapia is so abundantly over-farmed (and the skin is so often discarded), sourcing collagen from tilapia is the most environmentally friendly.
Grass-fed Bovine Collagen:
Our bovine collagen is hydrolyzed for maximum bioavailability: our bovine collagen boasts of 5,000 Dalton size for optimal absorption and effectiveness, compared to 9,000 Dalton size of other bovine collagen brands.
Our bovine collagen is also free of Growth Hormones, Antibiotics, BSE, TSE, Ethylene Oxide, Additives, Irradiation, Nitrosamines and Melamine.
WHAT CLINICAL CAN YOU SHARE?
Study 1
Method: By measuring the time and quality of skin's ability to return to the original state after stretching and pulling it using a cutometer (a skin elasticity meter).
At week 12, results showed that regular intake led to:
18% increase in skin firmness
27.2% decrease in skin elasticity
22.8% increase in skin hydration
Study 2
Method: By measuring the shadows cast by one's wrinkles. At week 12, results showed that regular intake led to an average of -9.73% in length of respondents' wrinkles' shadows.
Study 3
Method: By studying perioral and Crow’s feet wrinkles on 95 healthy 55-60 year old females.
At week 12, results showed that regular intake led to:
improved skin elasticity
reduced facial wrinkle appearance
improved skin complexion homogeneity and radiance
decrease of the mean score of facial wrinkles
This study was conducted by CPCAD / Hospital of Nice (France) and biomechanical measurements of volunteers were controlled by certified dermatologists. It was performed according to French regulatory competent authority (ANSM) and approved by the local Ethical Committee (CPP).
Study 4Method: By measuring the degree of deformation and the time required for the skin to return to its original state.
At week 12, results showed that regular intake led to:
improved skin elasticity
decreased links
improved skin complexion homogeneity and radiance
The Cutometer® DUAL probe (Courage and Kazhaka, Köln, Germany) using a suction method measured a deformation perpendicular to the skin surface.
A negative pressure of 450 mbars was applied to the skin through the probe for 2 seconds, followed by a relaxation period of 2 seconds. This cycle was performed 5 times.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKES FOR BENEFITS TO SHOW?
The benefits of collagen and keratin may take up to 7 days for skin and 14 days for hair..
CAN I TAKE YOUR DRINK MIXES IF I AM PREGNANT OR BREASTFEEDING?
Taking collagen supplements can be helpful during pregnancy and postpartum. Pregnant or breastfeeding women can experience brittle hair and even hair loss, so collagen can help restore hair back to health.
As the baby grows, more and more pressure is put on your joints.
Collagen peptides promote joint health by helping to repair joint matrix degeneration and improve long-term joint comfort and mobility, as well as helping to restore bone mineral density and support healthy bone metabolism.
There’s a LOT of stress put on our joints as we carry the weight of growing baby.
During breastfeeding
The postpartum benefits of taking collagen can help with skin elasticity by helping to tighten back loosened skin on the stomach, and preventing stretch marks and hairloss.
During breastfeeding, women are at risk of bone resorption; therefore, a daily collagen supplement may in turn reduce a woman's risk of osteoporosis later in life.
The Science
Behind the Magic
Collagen is the main protein that gives your skin its structure and strength.
Drinking it is scientifically proven to boost your body’s natural collagen production —leaving your skin firmer, more hydrated, and visibly smoother with fewer fine lines.
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FAQ
CAN COLLAGEN HELP WITH ACNE?
Keratin and collagen peptides help support the skin barrier and improve hydration and elasticity, which can reduce the appearance of irritation and uneven texture. When skin is better supported structurally, it often looks calmer and more balanced overall.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MARINE VS BOVINE?
Both bovine (cow-derived) and marine (fish-derived) collagen have excellent benefits, but they differ in source, absorption, and targeted effects—which is why marine collagen is often more expensive. Here’s a breakdown:
Bovine collagen comes from cows, often sourced from their skin, bones, or cartilage. It primarily contains Type I and Type III collagen, which are excellent for supporting skin, bones, and joints. On the other hand, marine collagen is derived from fish scales or skin and mainly contains Type I collagen, the most abundant type in the body, responsible for skin health and anti-aging benefits. Since Type I collagen is the most bioavailable and crucial for skin structure, marine collagen is often seen as superior for beauty benefits.
Marine collagen has a smaller molecular size (4,000 Daltons in Crushed Tonic's marine collagen compared to 5,000 Daltons for bovine). Smaller peptides allow for faster and better absorption, making marine collagen particularly effective for skin health and anti-aging. While bovine collagen is still highly effective, it absorbs slightly slower due to its larger peptide size. (FYI - other bovine collagens are 9,000 Daltons!)
Marine collagen is better suited for improving skin hydration, elasticity, and reducing wrinkles. It’s also popular for beauty-focused results, including strengthening hair and nails, and it supports bone density and joint health as well. Bovine collagen, by contrast, excels in promoting joint health, gut support, and general body repair. Since it combines Type I and Type III collagen, it’s particularly beneficial for tissues, muscles, and bones.
Marine collagen tends to be more expensive because fish-derived collagen production is costlier. Additionally, it’s generally considered purer and less likely to cause inflammation or allergies compared to bovine collagen. Its superior absorption and beauty benefits also increase demand, contributing to the higher price.
Crushed Tonic’s marine collagen is tested for zero heavy metals and is both kosher and halal certified, making it suitable for a broader range of consumers. Similarly, Crushed Tonic’s bovine collagen is also kosher and halal certified and free from growth hormones, antibiotics, BSE, and TSE, ensuring a clean and safe product.
If your main focus is enhancing skin, hair, and nails, marine collagen may be worth the extra investment due to its superior absorption and high Type I collagen concentration. However, if you’re seeking more cost-effective and overall health benefits, such as joint and gut support, bovine collagen is an excellent choice. Ultimately, both are amazing quality sources of protein peptides and you can't go wrong with either!
HOW IS IT SUSTAINABLY SOURCED?
Our collagen is sustainably sourced from discarded fish skin — a nutrient-rich by-product of the seafood industry that is typically thrown away. Instead of contributing to waste, we upcycle these skins and gently process them into high-purity collagen peptides. This approach supports more responsible sourcing, reduces environmental burden, and allows us to create clean, traceable collagen without additional fishing demand.
WHAT IS THE CLINICALLY PROVEN DOSAGE?
Clinical studies show noticeable improvements with just 5g of collagen.
For optimal results, we recommend taking 2 servings (10g of collagen) daily for 14 to 30 days. You may notice softer skin in as little as 5 days.
For more significant results, such as reduced fine lines and thicker hair, consistent use over 3 to 6 months is ideal.
Please make sure to consume daily as our bodies cannot store extra amino acids overnight!
AMOUNT + SERVING SIZE
Our pouches are all formulated a little differently, depending on the flavor—some are bolder, some lighter—but every single pouch always contains 150g of pure collagen.
Unflavored: 150g or 300g options.
Matcha, Turmeric, Lucuma, Coffee: about 210g net weight (150g collagen + flavor).
Sweet flavors: 150g collagen + up to 225g in flavor weight for a total weight ranging from 300-400g.
This just means the flavor profile varies—never the collagen. Each serving is built around 5g of collagen plus flavoring, which makes one scoop roughly 5g–15g depending on the SKU.
How to serve it:
For a lighter drink (and to stretch your pouch to ~30 servings), use ½ scoop with less water.
For a café-style tall drink, use 1.5–2 scoops.
For our sugar-free line, use 2 tsp for 5g collagen (the clinically proven dose) or 4 tsp for 10g collagen and a stronger taste.
WHY SHOULD I TRUST YOUR COLLAGEN?
Our collagen is responsibly and sustainably sourced from fish and goes through a rigorous multi-step refinement process to ensure both purity and performance.
We start with carefully selected marine sources, then apply advanced purification to remove unwanted impurities, followed by controlled hydrolysis to break collagen into highly absorbable peptides. Every batch is then sterilized and independently third-party tested to verify safety and quality standards. The result is a finished collagen that is non-GMO, halal and kosher compliant, and tested for zero metals — delivering clean, traceable, high-integrity nutrition you can truly trust.
Why tilapia collagen?
1. It is the most effective. Our tilapia fish skin collagen is the most bioavailable (AKA smallest in size and therefore best absorbed by our body). Tilapia skin also has the highest concentrations of protein and amino acids in their scales.
2. It tastes best! Other collagen types are known for a stronger, gamier taste, while both of our collagen is essentially flavorless.
3. Our collagen is sourced ethically and sustainably; because tilapia is so abundantly over-farmed (and the skin is so often discarded), sourcing collagen from tilapia is the most environmentally friendly.
Grass-fed Bovine Collagen:
Our bovine collagen is hydrolyzed for maximum bioavailability: our bovine collagen boasts of 5,000 Dalton size for optimal absorption and effectiveness, compared to 9,000 Dalton size of other bovine collagen brands.
Our bovine collagen is also free of Growth Hormones, Antibiotics, BSE, TSE, Ethylene Oxide, Additives, Irradiation, Nitrosamines and Melamine.
WHAT CLINICAL CAN YOU SHARE?
Study 1
Method: By measuring the time and quality of skin's ability to return to the original state after stretching and pulling it using a cutometer (a skin elasticity meter).
At week 12, results showed that regular intake led to:
18% increase in skin firmness
27.2% decrease in skin elasticity
22.8% increase in skin hydration
Study 2
Method: By measuring the shadows cast by one's wrinkles. At week 12, results showed that regular intake led to an average of -9.73% in length of respondents' wrinkles' shadows.
Study 3
Method: By studying perioral and Crow’s feet wrinkles on 95 healthy 55-60 year old females.
At week 12, results showed that regular intake led to:
improved skin elasticity
reduced facial wrinkle appearance
improved skin complexion homogeneity and radiance
decrease of the mean score of facial wrinkles
This study was conducted by CPCAD / Hospital of Nice (France) and biomechanical measurements of volunteers were controlled by certified dermatologists. It was performed according to French regulatory competent authority (ANSM) and approved by the local Ethical Committee (CPP).
Study 4Method: By measuring the degree of deformation and the time required for the skin to return to its original state.
At week 12, results showed that regular intake led to:
improved skin elasticity
decreased links
improved skin complexion homogeneity and radiance
The Cutometer® DUAL probe (Courage and Kazhaka, Köln, Germany) using a suction method measured a deformation perpendicular to the skin surface.
A negative pressure of 450 mbars was applied to the skin through the probe for 2 seconds, followed by a relaxation period of 2 seconds. This cycle was performed 5 times.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKES FOR BENEFITS TO SHOW?
The benefits of collagen and keratin may take up to 7 days for skin and 14 days for hair..
CAN I TAKE YOUR DRINK MIXES IF I AM PREGNANT OR BREASTFEEDING?
Taking collagen supplements can be helpful during pregnancy and postpartum. Pregnant or breastfeeding women can experience brittle hair and even hair loss, so collagen can help restore hair back to health.
As the baby grows, more and more pressure is put on your joints.
Collagen peptides promote joint health by helping to repair joint matrix degeneration and improve long-term joint comfort and mobility, as well as helping to restore bone mineral density and support healthy bone metabolism.
There’s a LOT of stress put on our joints as we carry the weight of growing baby.
During breastfeeding
The postpartum benefits of taking collagen can help with skin elasticity by helping to tighten back loosened skin on the stomach, and preventing stretch marks and hairloss.
During breastfeeding, women are at risk of bone resorption; therefore, a daily collagen supplement may in turn reduce a woman's risk of osteoporosis later in life.
TARIFF + PRICE INCREASE
Due to government tariffs, our production costs have increased by over 50% this year. Until now, we’ve absorbed these increases ourselves, but we’ve reached a point where we simply can’t carry the difference alone anymore.
Starting this month, we’ve made a modest adjustment of 10%+ increase across the line (with the exception of our Matcha, which has also unfortunately tripled in cost and now lands at $55 per large pouch).
Even with this change, we’re not certain it will fully cover what’s ahead—tariffs are ever-changing, and there may be further increases toward the end of the year.
Thank you so much for your continued support and understanding as we navigate this unpredictable climate.
Building Crushed Tonic has always been about bringing you the best collagen and wellness products possible, and I remain committed to making sure our quality never wavers—even when our costs do.
Customer Reviews
i like the collagen, i got both marine and bovine, and do believe it is a quality product but it is just too expensive for me to continue on regular basis so unfortunately am looking for better priced options that are still high quality.
I’ve gotten this a few times now and have yet to be disappointed. It’s delicious, it doesn’t have a texture, there’s no weird after tastes, and it’s the only collagen I actually want to take and don’t forget to take. I’ve tried a few flavors and this one is my tried and true favorite, but so far there also isn’t one I don’t like! It makes my morning coffee my favorite part of the day!
I love the flavor of this and have reordered many times. As someone who is quite sensitive to most artificial sweeteners, I really appreciate that this collagen powder has none. I love the taste as a creamer regardless — the marine collagen is an extra benefit!
Excellent product can tell already in 2weeks skin is brighter clearer!
Such a fun flavor. Not overly sugary whicj I wanted
I have invested in many brands of collegen but this is the only collegen I was able to consume with just water and there was no need to mix it into my coffee
Thank you for always providing great service
Can’t comment on results just yet but the taste is so good its so easy to stay consistent with it
Not sure if it’s working but at least it taste good and no fishy smell and taste.Would have like it to bemore banana flavor.
Chocolate Milk Is absolutely delicious, and for some reason is easier to mix now I’ve alway followed the instructions of just enough water to power but this time is easier to mix, maybe it is because now I’m using the wisk from the site that was a gift 💝 💝. Love it
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