Last updated: October 2026
Ancient + Brave is a UK wellness brand founded by Kate Prince, best known for True Collagen: 100% hydrolysed bovine collagen peptides (Type I), with about 4.5g of protein in each 5g serving. It also sells Wild Collagen (from fish), Cacao + Collagen, True Creatine+ and True Hydration. We checked its UK site in October 2026.
These are label facts, not a review. Evopure isn’t connected with Ancient + Brave.
What does Ancient + Brave sell?
The main products on its UK site, checked 28 October 2026:
| Product | What it is | Key amount per serving |
|---|---|---|
| True Collagen | Unflavoured bovine collagen powder | 5g collagen peptides |
| Wild Collagen | Unflavoured marine (fish) collagen | 5g collagen peptides |
| Cacao + Collagen | Hot chocolate powder | 2g collagen in 10g |
| Cacao + Chaga | Vegan hot chocolate powder | 1.5g chaga in 10g |
| True Creatine+ | Creatine powder | 4.5g creatine monohydrate |
| True Hydration | Electrolyte powder | 108mg magnesium |
| True Magnesium+ | Capsules | 240mg magnesium |
It also sells Coffee + Collagen, Matcha + Collagen, True Nightcap, Noble Collagen capsules, omega-3, vitamin D3 + K2 and mushroom tinctures. Boots and Holland and Barrett list several of its products.
What’s in Ancient + Brave True Collagen and Wild Collagen?
True Collagen has one ingredient: “100% Bovine Hydrolysed Collagen Peptides (Type I)”, from grass-fed herds in the EU. Per 5g it lists 18kcal and 4.5g of protein, with no fat or sugar. A 200g jar holds about 40 servings.
How much to take: the brand recommends 5 to 10g a day in any drink. A heaped teaspoon is about 5g.
Wild Collagen is “100% Marine Hydrolysed Collagen Peptides (fish)”, which the brand says come from MSC-certified wild-caught fish from Alaska. It carries a warning for anyone with a fish or shellfish allergy.
Is Ancient + Brave collagen vegan? No. Both are labelled “Not suitable for vegans or vegetarians”. Its vegan powder, Radiant Collagyn, contains no collagen: it lists chickpea protein with amino acids such as glycine and proline, plus vitamin C.
Does collagen work? What the evidence says
Ancient + Brave reports a 12-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of True Collagen in 60 healthy UK women aged 35 to 55, led by its own Director of Science. We couldn’t find it on PubMed in October 2026, so the results are as the brand reports them.
Independent reviews are more mixed. A 2025 meta-analysis of 23 trials (1,474 people) found skin improvements overall, but none in trials without industry funding or in the high-quality trials. The authors concluded there is currently no clinical evidence to support collagen for preventing or treating skin ageing.
For joints, a 2019 meta-analysis in osteoarthritis found less stiffness, but no clear change in pain or physical function scores. No health claim for collagen is authorised in Great Britain. More in our collagen supplements guide.
Ancient + Brave cacao: what’s in it and does it have caffeine?
There was no product called “True Cacao” on the UK site when we checked. The cacao drinks are Cacao + Collagen and Cacao + Chaga. Both are 10g servings, mixed to a paste with hot water and topped with 150 to 200ml of warm milk.
| Label detail | Cacao + Collagen | Cacao + Chaga |
|---|---|---|
| Base | Organic raw cacao, organic cocoa | Organic raw cacao, organic cocoa |
| Added | 2g collagen, 200mg ashwagandha | 1.5g chaga (fruiting body) |
| Caffeine | 1,620mg/kg, about 16mg per serving | “A small amount”, no figure |
| Sugar per serving | 0.5g | 0.7g |
| Vegan | No | Yes |
The 16mg is our maths from the brand’s figure. For scale, the NHS estimates about 100mg in a mug of instant coffee. More in our hot chocolate before bed and ceremonial cacao guides.
Two ingredients are worth reading up on: ashwagandha, where Ancient + Brave says to watch your total intake across its products, and chaga, which is high in oxalate. Matcha + Collagen adds 1g of lion’s mane, with caffeine from matcha. See functional mushrooms, mushroom coffee and how to choose a mushroom supplement.
If you’re comparing evening cacao drinks
We’ve also covered Spacegoods and DIRTEA. We make one too: our Reishi Mushroom Adaptogenic Complex is a reishi hot chocolate with reishi mushroom extract, organic cacao, maca, coconut milk powder and organic coconut sugar. It’s a different product with no collagen, and contains a little natural caffeine from the cacao. See reishi cacao, reishi tea or hot chocolate gifts.
Our Magnesium Glycinate Sleep Complex is a berry drink powder with magnesium bisglycinate and citrate (148mg magnesium per serving), glycine, L-theanine and herbal extracts. Magnesium contributes to a reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Flow CBD Oil combines broad spectrum CBD (0% THC) with ashwagandha and maca in MCT oil.
The FSA’s 10mg a day figure is precautionary advice rather than a legal limit, set while longer-term safety research continues. At Evopure we think it is a very cautious figure, and many adults use more. If you go above it, increase slowly, and check with your GP or pharmacist first if you take any medication.
All three are vegan and made in the UK, for adults (18+) only. We don’t recommend our products during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Ancient + Brave True Creatine+ and the magnesium products
True Creatine+ lists, per 6g serving: creatine monohydrate 4.5g (3.9g creatine), taurine 1g, magnesium 57mg and vitamin D3 0.75µg. A 180g jar is 30 servings. In Great Britain, creatine has an authorised claim for physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high-intensity exercise, at 3g a day. See our creatine guide.
True Magnesium+ is 2 capsules giving 240mg magnesium from bisglycinate, malate and taurate, suitable for vegans. Magnesium also appears in True Hydration (108mg) and True Nightcap (130mg). Taking Magnesium+, Hydration, Nightcap and Creatine+ on the same day would add up to 535mg. The NHS says 400mg or less a day from supplements is unlikely to cause harm. More in types of magnesium.
Ancient + Brave side effects and who should check first
- Digestion: the brand says too much collagen may cause an upset stomach or bloating.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding: most labels say to consult your GP or midwife. Cacao + Collagen and Noble Collagen say “Not recommended for pregnancy or breastfeeding”.
- Allergies: Wild Collagen is from fish; Noble Collagen contains chicken collagen.
- Medication: every label we read says to consult your doctor first.
- Children: Matcha + Collagen is “Not suitable for children”.
FAQs
Is Ancient + Brave a British brand?
Yes. Ancient + Brave is a UK wellness brand founded by Kate Prince. It sells through its own site and UK retailers including Boots and Holland and Barrett.
How much collagen is in Ancient + Brave True Collagen?
True Collagen is 100% bovine collagen peptides, so a 5g serving is 5g of collagen and about 4.5g of protein. The brand recommends 5 to 10g a day. Cacao + Collagen has 2g of collagen per 10g serving.
Is Ancient + Brave collagen vegan?
No. True Collagen is bovine and Wild Collagen is from fish. Radiant Collagyn is the brand’s vegan powder, but it contains no collagen.
Does Ancient + Brave Cacao + Collagen contain caffeine?
Yes, a little. The brand gives 1,620mg of caffeine per kg, which works out at about 16mg per 10g serving. Cacao + Chaga also contains a small amount, but no figure is given.
Does Ancient + Brave have side effects?
The brand says too much collagen may cause an upset stomach or bloating. Wild Collagen isn’t suitable for fish or shellfish allergies. If you’re pregnant, breastfeeding or take medication, check with your GP first.
Sources
- Ancient + Brave. True Collagen, Wild Collagen, Cacao + Collagen, Cacao + Chaga, True Creatine+ and True Magnesium+ product pages, and True Collagen clinical trial, checked 28 October 2026.
- Myung SK, Park Y (2025). Effects of collagen supplements on skin aging: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. American Journal of Medicine. PMID 40324552.
- García-Coronado JM, et al. (2019). Effect of collagen supplementation on osteoarthritis symptoms: a meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials. International Orthopaedics. PMID 30368550.
- NHS. Foods to avoid in pregnancy (caffeine) and Vitamins and minerals: magnesium.
- Department of Health and Social Care. Great Britain nutrition and health claims (NHC) register.
This guide is general information, not medical advice. Evopure makes the Reishi Mushroom Adaptogenic Complex, Magnesium Glycinate Sleep Complex and Flow CBD Oil. Evopure is not connected with Ancient + Brave; its product details come from ancientandbrave.earth, checked 28 October 2026. Labels can change, so check the pack you buy. Spotted something out of date? Email support@evopure.co.uk.
