10/07/2026
The different types of protein ✨
Collagen
Best for: Connective tissue support (skin, tendons, ligaments, hair and nail health).
Protein: Specialised protein rich in glycine and proline. It’s not a complete protein (it’s naturally low in/doesn’t contain tryptophan), so it works best alongside other protein sources.
How to use: Stir into coffee, smoothies, yoghurt, oats.
Whey protein
Best for: Increasing daily protein intake, muscle maintenance, recovery and satiety.
Protein: A complete, high-quality protein rich in essential amino acids (including leucine).
How to use: Smoothies, shakes, stirred into yoghurt/oats, baking.
Bone Broth
Best for: Beef broth cooked from meaty bones, then dehydrated into a powder. Can support connective tissue, gut health and hydration.
Protein: >95% protein, with collagen 78-84%.
How to use: Easy “savoury protein” add-in for soups, stews, sauces, mince dishes. Mix into hot water as a mug broth, or stir into soups/stews/sauces.
Gelatine
Best for: Connective tissue support like collagen. Many individuals find gut support from gelatine.
Protein: Very high at 87g protein per 100g. Similar amino acids to collagen but not hydrolysed (or broken down further for easier digestion).
How to use: Bloom/dissolve in warm liquid, then chill to set (it forms a gel when cooled). Cooking/setting (jellies, gummies, panna cotta, marshmallow-style recipes) and an easy protein add-in.