Does collagen coffee really work? The nutritionist’s surprising verdict

In the past few years, coffee has garnered superfood status, and for good reason. According to the latest research the caffeine-fuelled drink contains special prebiotic fibres and polyphenol compounds which help to nurture the gut. Impressively, it’s also been associated with a lower incidence of type two diabetes, heart disease and even Alzheimer’s disease.

In the UK, 98 million cups of coffee are drunk daily, and your morning mug is getting more sophisticated than ever. Protein-packed cappuccinos and mushroom blends have been all the rage with wellness influencers, but now collagen coffee is the latest ‘functional beverage’, with a string of A-list fans that include Victoria Beckham and Jennifer Aniston. Searches for ‘collagen coffee’ have doubled in the past month alone and even high-street chains are jumping on the bandwagon with Joe & The Juice charging up to £9 for a collagen skin-plumping drink whilst mainstream supermarkets are now stocking collagen-infused juices and shots.

As with most things in life, there can be too much of a good thing. Every cup of coffee contains around 100 milligrams of caffeine and according to the European Food Standards Agency, we should limit caffeine intake to 400 milligrams per day (around four cups) to avoid the jittery and anxiety-inducing effects that caffeine can trigger in some people. But if you want to supercharge your mug, sneaking collagen into your coffee could be the trick you need.