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Collagen Cofactor Complex™

An advanced formulation of bovine collagen sachets, delivering 10,000mg of clinically studied bioactive collagen peptides (COLLinstant®) combined with Vitamin C, Zinc, Copper, Living Silica® OSA, and Biotin to support the full biology of collagen formation.

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Collagen Cofactor Complex™ | Unflavoured Protocol

Collagen Cofactor Complex™ | Unflavoured Protocol

Collagen Cofactor Complex™ | Unflavoured Protocol

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Collagen Cofactor Complex™| Natural Lemon & Mint

Collagen Cofactor Complex™| Natural Lemon & Mint

Collagen Cofactor Complex™| Natural Lemon & Mint

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The Science of Absorption and Peptides

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Benefits

01

Clinically Studied

10,000mg of clinically studied COLLinstant® hydrolysed collagen peptides per sachet, the daily serving evaluated in human trials, with separate studies supporting skin health and joint function.

02

The Complete Cofactor Pathway

Vitamin C for synthesis. Zinc and copper for cross-linking. Living Silica® for matrix stability. Biotin for cellular turnover. Together, not in isolation.

03

Radical Transparency

Every batch independently tested in ISO 17025 accredited laboratories. Named raw material sources with full traceability, featuring certified halal and kosher bovine peptides.

04

Zero Compromise

No hidden fillers. No sugar. Disclosed dosages. Nothing in the formulation that doesn’t serve a biological function.

05

Designed for Daily Integration

Dissolves cleanly into water, coffee, smoothie, or porridge. Mild profile. (Unflavoured) or natural lemon and peppermint (Seasonal).

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Dose Integrity

Sealed single-dose sachets. Every dose protected from oxygen, light, and moisture until consumed — preserving cofactor potency from the first sachet to the last.

EU GMP & ISO

ISO/IEC 17025

Batch Traceable

Made in Italy

How to Use

One sachet daily.

Empty into 200–300ml of any liquid; water, coffee, tea, smoothie, juice, porridge, or yoghurt. Allow 5–10 seconds for optimal wettability, then stir until dissolved.

Best time:

Morning, with or without food. Take consistently — clinical trial timelines suggest visible skin changes after 8–12 weeks of daily use.

Pairs well with:

Omega-3, vitamin D, magnesium. No known negative interactions.

Ingredients

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1 Sachet (~12g)
Servings Per Container: Unflavoured - 28; Lemon & Mint Infusion - 14 Servings

Unflavoured / Neutral

Hydrolysed Bovine Collagen Peptides (COLLInstant®), Maltodextrin, Silicon (from Living Silica™ Acacia Gum-OSA), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascrobate), Acidity, Zinc (Zinc Bisglycinate), Copper (Copper Bisglycinate), Biotin (D-Biotin).

Natural Lemon & Mint Infusion

Hydrolysed Bovine Collagen Peptides (COLLInstant®), Maltodextrin, Silicon (from Living Silica™ Acacia Gum-OSA), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Acidity Regulator (Anhydrous Citric Acid), Natural Lemon Flavouring, Natural Peppermint Flavouring, Sweetener (Steviol Glycosides from Stevia), Zinc (Zinc Bisglycinate), Copper (Copper Bisglycinate), Biotin (D-Biotin).

Ingredient Amount per Serving % NRV*
Hydrolysed Bovine Collagen Peptides (COLLInstant®) 10,000mg
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) 300mg 375%
Zinc (Zinc Bisglycinate) 10mg 100%
Copper (Copper Bisglycinate) 1mg 100%
Silicon (from Living Silica™ Acacia Gum-OSA) 10mg
Biotin (D-Biotin) 450µg 900%

How it works

Five Pathways. One Protocol

Structural Substrate.
Collagen provides the structural building blocks your body uses to produce new collagen.
Hydrolysis breaks large collagen proteins into smaller collagen peptides, including glycine, proline and hydroxyproline.
It also produces naturally occurring collagen-derived peptides such as Pro-Hyp and Hyp-Gly, which have been detected in human circulation after ingestion and are being studied for their role in cell signalling.

Enzymatic Activation.

300mg Vitamin C.
Your body absorbs vitamin C through specialised transport proteins called SVCT1 transporters. At around 300 mg, these transporters approach saturation, helping maximise vitamin C uptake before excess is excreted.
Vitamin C then enables hydroxylation, the biochemical reaction that stabilises newly formed collagen so it can assemble into strong, functional collagen fibres.

Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.

Mineral Architecture.
10mg Zinc + 1mg Copper
Building collagen is only part of the process. The finished fibres also need to be organised and strengthened.
Copper activates lysyl oxidase, the enzyme that forms the cross-links giving collagen its structural strength, while zinc supports the enzymes responsible for the normal renewal and remodelling of connective tissue.

The 10:1 ratio helps maintain mineral balance because zinc and copper share common absorption pathways.

Matrix Stabilisation
10mg Silicon (Living Silica™)
Silicon is only useful if it reaches the body in a form that can be absorbed. Living Silica® provides stabilised orthosilicic acid (OSA), a soluble form of silicon designed to remain available for absorption.

Research has shown OSA can support fibroblast activity and the production of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), including hyaluronic acid, which help maintain the skin's extracellular matrix (ECM). Silicon also supports the organisation of collagen fibres within that matrix.

Unlike many plant-derived silica sources, orthosilicic acid is already in the absorbable molecular form and does not rely on releasing silicon from rigid plant structures during digestion.

Cellular Regulation.
450 μg Biotin

Healthy skin depends on more than collagen alone. Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin and supports normal cellular function involved in the continual renewal of skin, hair and nails, complementing the structural nutrients within the formulation.

Beyond the Before & After

Why Vita Katalyst?

Attribute Industry Standard Vita Katalyst
Active Peptide Dose 2.5g – 5g. 10,000mg clinically dosed COLLinstant®.
Synthesis Cofactors Collagen alone (lacks endogenous synthesis support). Full biological pathway: Vitamin C, Zinc, Copper, Silicon, and Biotin.
Sensory Profile Unflavoured options often taste bitter, overly acidic, or metallic due to cheap vitamins. Completely neutral. High-dose cofactors engineered to dissolve without compromising taste.
Proof & Validation Generic "third-party tested" claims. Named raw materials. ISO/IEC 17025 labs. Every batch COA openly published.
Formula Purity Often relies on fillers, artificial flavourings, and binders. Disclosed dosages only. Every ingredient serves a specific biological function.

Important Information

Origin & Quality Sourced from EU-processed bovine collagen via COLLinstant®, and officially certified Halal and Kosher under strict manufacturing standards. Made in Italy. Manufactured under ISO 22000, ISO 9001, and EU GMP standards. Every batch is tested by Complife in ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories (ACCREDIA #00945).
Dietary Profile Free from gluten, dairy, soy, nuts, and eggs; contains bovine collagen (not suitable for vegans or vegetarians).
Additives Sugar-free (Lemon & Mint is sweetened only with Steviol Glycosides from Stevia) and GMO-free.
Safety & Usage As with any supplement, consult your GP or pharmacist if pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking prescription medication. Store in a cool, dry place out of reach of children. Keep sachets sealed until use. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.

Frequently asked questions

What makes this different from standard collagen?

Standard collagen supplements only provide the raw material. The Collagen Cofactor Complex™ provides the entire biological pathway. Alongside 10,000mg of highly bioavailable COLLinstant® bovine peptides, it contains clinically dosed cofactors—including Vitamin C, Zinc, Copper, Silicon, and Biotin—to actively drive endogenous collagen synthesis and cross-linking.

When will I see results?

Biological restoration takes consistency. Clinical data indicates that visible structural changes in skin hydration and elasticity typically emerge after 8–12 weeks of daily use. Deeper benefits to connective tissue, hair, and nails accrue over longer periods of continuous partnership with your biology.

How should I prepare and take it?

Mix one sachet daily into 200–300ml of any liquid. The peptides are fully heat-stable, meaning you can easily stir it into coffee, hot water, or porridge without degrading the protein structure. We recommend avoiding tannin-heavy beverages (like very strong black tea) taken at the exact same time, as tannins can mildly inhibit the absorption of the mineral cofactors.

What does it taste like?

The Unflavoured protocol is completely neutral. We formulated the high-dose cofactors to dissolve cleanly without the acidic or metallic bite typical of standard vitamins. The Lemon & Mint protocol utilizes natural extracts and Rebaudioside A (a premium, ≥97% pure stevia fraction) for a crisp, sugar-free profile with zero glycaemic load.

What is the dietary and allergen profile?

The formula is completely free from gluten, dairy, soy, nuts, and eggs, and is certified Halal and Kosher. Because we strictly utilize clinically verified COLLinstant® bovine peptides, it is not suitable for vegans or vegetarians. It is designed to support the biology of all adults, regardless of sex.

Is marine collagen better than bovine collagen?

Neither is inherently "better"—both the source and the quality of the collagen matter.

Marine collagen is predominantly Type I collagen, whereas bovine collagen naturally provides both Type I and Type III collagen. Type I is the body's primary structural collagen, providing strength and support to connective tissues. Type III works alongside Type I, contributing to the flexibility, resilience, and elasticity of connective tissues, particularly those that regularly expand and contract, such as blood vessels and the gastrointestinal tract. Together, they work as complementary components of the body's collagen framework.

Just as importantly, collagen should be properly hydrolyzed into low molecular weight peptides to support efficient absorption. That's why Vita Katalyst uses COLLinstant®, a clinically studied hydrolyzed bovine collagen peptide. In separate human clinical studies, COLLinstant® has demonstrated benefits for skin health, including hydration, elasticity, and wrinkle appearance, and joint health, including comfort and mobility.

Is it safe to take alongside medication or during pregnancy?

There are no known significant interactions with other standard supplements (such as Omega-3 or Vitamin D). However, as with any potent nutritional protocol, if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking prescription medication, please consult your healthcare professional before beginning use.

Is this halal and/or koshar collagen?


Yes, our COLLinstant® bovine collagen raw material is certified Halal and Kosher, manufactured under strict EU GMP standards.

How does the subscription work?

Our subscription ensures you never break your protocol. You receive locked-in preferred pricing and complete flexibility. You can pause, skip a delivery, or cancel entirely at any time with zero friction through your secure customer portal here.

Can men take Vita Katalyst collagen?

Yes. Vita Katalyst collagen is suitable for men as part of a daily nutrition routine.

Men naturally tend to have thicker skin and higher baseline collagen density than women, but collagen still declines gradually with age. Men may also place higher mechanical load on joints, tendons, ligaments and connective tissue through training, sport, physical work and everyday movement.

Vita Katalyst provides hydrolysed, low-molecular-weight collagen peptides — a source of amino acids such as glycine, proline and hydroxyproline, which the body uses as building blocks for collagen-rich tissues including skin, tendons, ligaments and joints.

For men, collagen is especially relevant not for building muscle mass, but for supporting the connective tissues that help the body move well, including tendons, ligaments, joints and skin structure, particularly where regular training, sport or physical work places repeated stress on the body.