CLiF Collagen Natural contains no collagen. This is a box of 60 vegan capsules made in Sri Lanka by Ayathi Biologique (Pvt) Ltd of Colombo 05 and marketed by Tisakhya (Pvt) Ltd of Kotte. The ingredient panel on the carton lists exactly three things — eggfruit powder, mulberry extract and tomato powder — and no collagen of any kind, from any source. The front of the box says "Natural Collagen Booster", which means it is sold as something that supports the body's own collagen production, not as something that supplies collagen. That is also the only reason the "Vegan" mark on the front is possible, because collagen is an animal protein and a vegan capsule cannot contain it. Anyone buying a product with "Collagen" in its name reasonably expects collagen; what is in this box is a plant capsule. We would rather you knew that before you ordered than after the box arrives.
The full ingredient list, as printed on the carton, per the stated amounts:
- Eggfruit Powder 250 mg — eggfruit is the Sri Lankan name for the fruit of Pouteria campechiana, also called canistel
- Mulberry Extract 100 mg
- Tomato Powder 150 mg
What the pack claims. The carton states that the formula "has demonstrated the ability to support enhance skin elasticity, antiaging as well as a reduction in melanin. This may also help improve skin glow and reduce wrinkles." That is the claim as printed, awkward wording and all, and it belongs to the manufacturer rather than to us. The front of the box additionally carries the lines "Natural Collagen Booster", "Skin Brightening" and "High Antioxidants". The pack cites no study, no trial and no source for any of it, gives no reference we could check, and Lakpura cannot vouch for these claims or repeat them as fact. We are reporting what is printed on the box.
How to take it, as printed. The carton directs that, as a supplement, you take 2 capsules per day, and that they can be taken in the morning or at night, with or without food. The pack adds that for better results you should continue for 3 months.
Warning, as printed on the carton. Consult your physician before use if you are taking any medications. Do not use it if you are pregnant, nursing, or under 16 years of age. Discontinue use and consult your doctor immediately if any adverse reactions occur. Keep out of reach of children.
The carton carries Sri Lanka Department of Ayurveda registration No. 02/01/PB/22/1319, which is the local registration route for supplements sold within Ayurvedic practice and is not an assessment of whether the product does what the box says. It also carries the line "No added preservatives or flavors" and front badges reading Made in Sri Lanka, 100% Natural, Vegan and GMP, and it is marked "Product Of Sri Lanka". One correction is needed: the box shows an "FDA APPROVED" roundel and the line "GMP / FDA (USA) Certified Company". The US Food and Drug Administration does not approve, certify or endorse dietary supplements, and it does not certify companies. A firm exporting food to the United States registers its facility with the agency, which is an administrative formality and says nothing about whether a product works. The GMP mark is a good-manufacturing-practice claim about the company and its factory, not a claim about this product or its effects. Store in a cool, dark place; do not freeze or expose to moisture or heat above room temperature. Each box is stamped with a manufacture date, an expiry date two years later and a batch number, so the shelf life is two years from manufacture. Lakpura ships it from Sri Lanka.
