10g COLLAGEN + 3g MCT per serving
Applied Nutrition Keto Collagen is a hydrolysed collagen and MCT powder for low-carbohydrate and ketogenic diets, combining structural protein support with a rapidly oxidised fat source in a zero-carbohydrate serving. Each 13g serving delivers 10g of hydrolysed collagen, 3g of MCT and 9.5g of protein at 61kcal with 0g carbohydrate. The 325g tub provides 25 servings unflavoured.
Hydrolysed collagen at 10g provides the glycine, proline and hydroxyproline required for endogenous collagen synthesis in tendons, ligaments and skin. MCT at 3g consists primarily of C8 and C10 triglycerides that bypass chylomicron packaging, travelling directly to the liver for beta-oxidation as a ketone-compatible energy source without disrupting ketosis. The 0g carbohydrate formulation is a deliberate design decision: most collagen products use sugary carriers incompatible with strict ketogenic targets.
Keto Collagen addresses a practical gap for ketogenic athletes who consume collagen in coffee as a fat-based morning meal. The MCT is included, removing the need for separate MCT oil. The unflavoured format dissolves in hot beverages without altering taste, an advantage over flavoured collagen products that change the character of coffee.
Keto Collagen suits athletes on ketogenic protocols who want daily collagen without carbohydrate compromise. At 9.5g protein it is not a primary protein source. Contains bovine collagen. Not suitable for vegans.
Alternative: The Health Project Collagen Powder 300g for trainees wanting standard collagen peptide powder without the MCT component.
