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Vegan Collagen Support

May 04, 2026 marcus antebi 2 min read
Vegan Collagen Support

A quick clarification: true collagen peptides come from animals, usually bovine, marine, chicken, or eggshell membrane. So when a product says vegan collagen peptides, it usually means vegan collagen support or collagen builder, not actual collagen. It is typically made with vitamin C, amino acids, silica, biotin, hyaluronic acid, tremella mushroom, amla, bamboo extract, or similar ingredients meant to support the body’s own collagen production.

Brands and retailers selling vegan collagen style supplements include:

Brand Product type Notes
Sunwarrior Vegan collagen building powder One of the bigger names. Their product is explicitly described as “not a collagen,” but a plant based amino acid and nutrient formula for collagen production.
Rae Wellness Vegan collagen boost powder and capsules Uses vitamin C, bamboo extract, amino acids like proline, lysine, and glycine, plus other plant based ingredients.
Future Kind Vegan collagen booster capsules Uses 16 collagen supporting nutrients including silica, biotin, grape seed extract, zinc, vitamins A and E, and amla.
MaryRuth Organics Vegan collagen booster liquid and gummies Listed by Glamour among vegan collagen supplement options, including liposomal liquid and gummies.
Organifi Glow drink mix Also listed among vegan collagen support products, more of a beauty drink mix than a straight collagen peptide product.
Target / Walmart / Amazon Retail channels Target, Walmart, and Amazon carry Sunwarrior vegan collagen building powders and similar products.

For a goodsugar product, I would not call it “vegan collagen peptides” unless the formula truly uses plant based peptides and you are very clear. Safer, cleaner wording would be:

Vegan Collagen Support
Plant Based Collagen Builder
Collagen Support Smoothie
Skin, Hair, and Nail Support
Made with vitamin C, silica, amino acids, and plant based nutrients that support natural collagen production

The cleanest commercial formula direction would probably be amla vitamin C, bamboo silica, tremella mushroom, hyaluronic acid, glycine, proline, lysine, and maybe sea buckthorn. That says “beauty supplement” without pretending plants are cows in little green costumes.

Sunwarrior: 

Description

Pollutants in water, air, and food deplete our collagen storehouse making replenishment vital. A majority of collagen supplements come from the bones, skin, and connective tissue of animals, including cattle, fish, horses, pigs, or rabbits. Why ingest animal-derived collagen when your body is designed to generate its own? Sunwarrior offers the plant-based solution, tailored to boost your body’s inherent collagen production. It’s our inside-out approach!

Packaging

1.1 lb (500 g)

Suggested Use

Mix, shake, or blend 1 scoop with 10 oz of your favorite beverage. Refrigerate and use prepared product same day. Keep package out of direct light and away from heat.

About Sunwarrior

Sunwarrior is here for every step as you take your nutritional journey to light, energy, and love. We believe the answers to optimal health are found in nature. Our vision is to taste better and be healthier so that we can accomplish our mission to help you be your best self, performing at your optimum and living your best life. We do this by offering clean, high-quality, plant-based ingredients from nature.

Safety

Please consult your health care provider if currently under care or treatment or for pregnancy, nursing, and child safety instructions. Keep out of reach of children. Do not exceed recommended serving. See product packaging for additional safety information.

 

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