An honest guide for people who already take collagen
Already take collagen? 7 reasons the creatine you have been ignoring belongs in the same glass.
Same 10g collagen dose5g creatine included£1.00 a serving first box
One sachet: 10g hydrolysed collagen, 5g creatine monohydrate, vitamin C. Mixed Berry or Tropical.
You are paying for a daily collagen habit. Here is why the most researched supplement there is should be in it, what it will and will not do, and why it costs less than what you are spending now.
£29.98£59.9550% OFF FIRST BOX£1.00 a serving · £24 of free gifts
Informed Sport tested
Made in the UK
60-day money-back guarantee
10gcollagen, the same dose you buy now
5gcreatine monohydrate, included
£1.00a serving on your first box
4.8 / 5from 460+ KUDU reviews
If you take collagen, you already have the hard part: a daily habit. Most people never get that far. What you probably do not have is the other ingredient the research keeps pointing at for exactly the things you take collagen for, keeping muscle, bones and structure as the years add up.
Creatine has been sitting in the gym aisle for thirty years with the wrong customer on the label. It is one of the most studied supplements there is, it is cheap, and it is a nightmare to keep up as a second tub: gritty, unflavoured, needs a shaker. So collagen people ignore it. This page is the case for stopping ignoring it, without adding a second tub.
Who this is written for: you buy collagen, powder, liquid or sachets, and you take it most days. You have read the word creatine a hundred times and never seriously considered it, because it sounded like something for gym lads. You would take it if it were easy, cost nothing extra, and came with a straight answer on what it does. If you have never taken collagen and are not sure you want to, the general guide is the better read.
1Reason one
The collagen you already buy is 10g of protein. Creatine is the ingredient that makes that protein worth more in the gym, on the hill and on the stairs.
Ten grams of hydrolysed collagen is ten grams of protein, and protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass and of normal bones. Creatine works on a different lever: it increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high-intensity exercise, at 3g a day or more. One feeds the structure; one lets you push the structure harder. That is why the research keeps putting them in front of the same person.
10ghydrolysed collagen peptides. The same 10,000mg dose sold on its own by the big collagen brands.
5gcreatine monohydrate. The full daily dose, in the form used in most of the published research.
+ Vit Ccontributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage and bones.
Per 19.5g sachet, from the label: energy 44kcal, protein 10g, sugar 0.1g, fat 0g. Informed Sport tested. Made in the UK.
“Superb tasting product. 5g creatine and the collagen is a great idea. Really good post workout and refreshing”
The honest bit. Collagen itself has no authorised health claim in Great Britain, which is why this page talks about protein and vitamin C rather than skin, joints or hair. If your current collagen brand promises those, that is their claim to defend, not one you will find here.
2Reason two
It is the same 10g of collagen you are paying for now, with the 5g of creatine already in it. Nothing is watered down.
This is the bit combination products get wrong. Plenty of creatine-plus-collagen blends give you 2.5g of collagen and call it a day. KUDU's sachet carries the full 10,000mg of hydrolysed collagen peptides, the same daily dose the big collagen brands sell on its own, plus 5g of creatine monohydrate, the full maintenance dose used in most of the research, plus vitamin C, which contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage and bones.
The Tropical sachet: 10g collagen protein, 5g creatine monohydrate, vitamin C.
“Love love LOVE the tropical flavour collagen protein, Vit C and creatine sachets. These are so handy and so delicious they have slotted right into my life and routine. Already feeling the benefits with consistency.”
3Reason three
It costs less than the collagen you buy now, and the creatine comes with it.
Ten grams a day of Vital Proteins collagen at the Boots price is £1.07 a day, on its own. Add Zooki creatine sachets at £1.06 and you are at £2.13 for two products. A KUDU sachet with both, plus vitamin C, is £1.00 a day on your first box and £1.34 a day on subscription after that. Swap, do not add, and your daily spend goes down while your dose goes up.
Vital Proteins collagen 10g a day, Boots price£1.07
Zooki creatine sachets 5g a day£1.06
Both, bought separately two products, two scoops£2.13
KUDU, first box 10g collagen + 5g creatine + vit C£1.00
KUDU, on subscription after 33% off every box£1.34
53% less than buying both on your first box · 37% less after
Each brand's own UK price or Boots price on 8 September 2026, converted to the cost of the same daily dose. Prices change; the comparison is checked against the product page, which updates live.
The honest bit. Bulk unflavoured collagen powder from a 400g tub is cheaper per gram than any branded option, KUDU included. If that is what you buy and you are happy with it, this page will not beat it on price alone. It beats it on the creatine and the habit.
4Reason four
No second tub, no shaker, no grit. One flavoured sachet in cold water.
The reason collagen people never start creatine is the tub. Plain creatine tastes of nothing, does not dissolve without a shaker, and sits at the bottom of the glass. A sachet is pre-measured and flavoured, Mixed Berry or Tropical, and dissolves in cold water in seconds. Your routine does not change; the sachet just replaces the scoop.
“Absolutely addictive. Tastes like tangy orange. Have it every day with the KUDU water bottle on the way to work.”
“Easy to mix and tasty”
5Reason five
Bloating, water weight, hair: the objections, answered straight.
Creatine draws water into the muscle, not under the skin; at 5g a day with no loading phase most people see nothing on the scales, and any small rise in the first fortnight is water in the muscle and settles. The hair-loss worry comes from one small 2009 study that measured a hormone, not hair, and has never been repeated. Creatine monohydrate at 3 to 5g a day in healthy adults has one of the longest safety records in the supplement world.
One sachet into cold water. No loading week, no shaker.
“Fantastic taste (I tried orange this time) and easy to take No after effects or upset stomach etc”
The honest bit. If you have a kidney condition, are pregnant or take prescription medication, check with your GP first, as you would with any supplement.
6Reason six
It slots into the habit you already have, and consistency is the active ingredient.
You already take something every day. Creatine takes three to four weeks of daily dosing to saturate the muscle, so the habit you have built is exactly what it needs. Have it whenever you had your collagen: breakfast, the commute, after a class. Tear, pour into cold water, stir. Fifteen seconds.
TearOpen one sachet. It is 19.5g, about the size of a ketchup sachet, so it lives in a pocket or bag.
PourEmpty it into 300 to 500ml of cold water. Bottle, glass, whatever is in front of you.
StirA few stirs or a shake and it has dissolved. Drink it whenever suits: with breakfast, before training, on the way to work.
15s
Roughly how long it takes once you have done it twice. No scoops, no shaker, no measuring.
“Have slotted these into my daily routine and it’s helping me keep my protein intake up without having to add too much food/calories”
“Handy way to get my protein intake in especially when I don’t want the heavy feeling after a protein shake!”
7Reason seven
Half price for your first box, £24 of gifts, and 60 days to decide.
Reason seven is the offer. Your first box of 30 sachets is £29.98 instead of £59.95, with a KUDU bottle and a liquid collagen sampler in the box free. Delivery is free on every subscription box, you can pause, skip or cancel anytime, and if after two months it has not replaced your current collagen, the 60-day money-back guarantee means you tell them and get your money back.
1. First box 50% off30 sachets for £29.98 instead of £59.95, applied automatically at checkout. One use per customer.
2. £24 of free giftsA KUDU bottle and a liquid collagen sampler in your first box. Free delivery on every subscription box.
3. 60-day money-back guaranteeTry it for two months. If it is not for you, tell them and you get your money back. Pause, skip or cancel anytime.
“Product is really really good. Boxing is super slick and love the water bottle. Nicely surprised by this.”
Tick whichever of these is true. Ten seconds, and it tells you whether this page is for you.
Tick what applies and we will tell you straight.
Probably not for you if: you buy bulk unflavoured collagen and are happy with it, you are vegetarian or vegan (the collagen is bovine), or you are hoping for a shortcut instead of a daily habit.
The alternatives, honestly
Your collagen, with or without creatine
All four can work. Only one of them adds the creatine without adding a second habit.
KUDU sachet
Two tubs
Creatine gummies
Collagen drinks
Collagen dose
10g, on the label
Whatever you scoop
None
Usually 5 to 10g
Creatine dose
5g monohydrate
Whatever you scoop
Often under 3g, some tested at near zero
None
Morning routine
Tear, pour, stir. 15 seconds.
Two scoops, a shaker, a rinse
Chew 3 to 5 gummies
Open, drink
Taste
Mixed Berry or Tropical
Creatine: gritty and unflavoured
Sweet, sugary
Varies
Goes in a bag
Yes, 19.5g flat sachet
No
Yes
Yes, but bulky
Cost per day for both
£1.00 first box, £1.34 after
£2.13 for the branded pair
Plus a separate collagen
Plus a separate creatine
Third-party tested
Informed Sport
Depends on brand
Rarely
Depends on brand
Two-tub costs use Vital Proteins (Boots) and Zooki prices on 8 September 2026. Bulk unflavoured powders are cheaper per gram and still need two tubs, a scoop and a shaker.
In their own words
People who swapped
Verified reviews from kudunutrition.com. The first four are on the Collagen + Creatine sachets; the rest are KUDU liquid collagen customers, quoted for taste, routine and how it sits.
“Love love LOVE the tropical flavour collagen protein, Vit C and creatine sachets. These are so handy and so delicious they have slotted right into my life and routine. Already feeling the benefits with consistency.”
EE. V. Denman Collagen + CreatineVerified
“Superb tasting product. 5g creatine and the collagen is a great idea. Really good post workout and refreshing”
LLucy N. Collagen + CreatineVerified
“Product is really really good. Boxing is super slick and love the water bottle. Nicely surprised by this.”
CCarrie S. Collagen + CreatineVerified
“Absolutely addictive. Tastes like tangy orange. Have it every day with the KUDU water bottle on the way to work.”
JJimmy S. Collagen + CreatineVerified
“Have slotted these into my daily routine and it’s helping me keep my protein intake up without having to add too much food/calories”
SSarah D. KUDU liquid collagenVerified
“I hate the smell of protein! But this product is perfect for me. There's no any protein smell or taste. And it also really convenient to consume it! Easy and fast)))”
Swap. You get the same 10g of collagen with the creatine and vitamin C included, one habit instead of two, and it costs less per day than the branded collagen on its own.
Is the collagen the same type as the one I buy?
It is hydrolysed bovine collagen peptides, the same category as the big powder brands, at the same 10g daily dose. It is not marine collagen, so it is not suitable for anyone avoiding beef.
Is creatine only for people who lift weights?
No. The authorised claim is about performance in short, high-intensity bursts, which covers intervals, hills, sets, sprints and the last flight of stairs as much as the squat rack. The 5g daily dose in each sachet is the standard maintenance dose used in the research, with no loading phase.
Will creatine make me bloated or heavier?
Creatine draws water into the muscle, not under the skin. Some people see a small rise on the scales in the first week or two as the muscles top up; that is water stored where it is useful, not fat. At 5g a day with no loading phase, most people notice nothing at all.
Why put collagen and creatine in the same sachet?
Because most people who take one should be taking the other, and nobody keeps up two tubs. Collagen is 10g of protein per sachet, and protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass and normal bones. Creatine increases physical performance in short, high-intensity bursts. One habit covers both.
Is 10g of collagen a proper dose?
Yes. 10,000mg is the same daily dose the big collagen brands sell on its own. KUDU uses hydrolysed bovine collagen peptides with vitamin C, which contributes to normal collagen formation for cartilage and bones.
What does it taste like, and does it mix?
Two flavours, Mixed Berry and Tropical (mango and pineapple). It dissolves in cold water in seconds and tastes like a soft drink rather than a supplement. One reviewer called it addictive, another says it tastes like tangy orange. It is sweetened with sucralose and has 0.1g of sugar.
When should I take it?
Whenever you will actually take it. Both ingredients work through daily consistency, not timing. Most people have it with breakfast, on the commute or around training.
What does the first box cost, and what happens after?
Your first box of 30 sachets is £29.98 (50% off), with a KUDU bottle and a liquid collagen sampler free. After that, subscription boxes are 33% off at £40.17, or £1.34 a serving, and 40% off from box six. Delivery is free on every subscription box, and you can pause, skip or cancel anytime. One-time purchase is £44.74.
What if it is not for me?
There is a 60-day money-back guarantee. Try it for two months; if it is not for you, tell them and you get your money back.
Does creatine cause hair loss?
There is no study showing creatine causes hair loss. The worry comes from one small 2009 study in rugby players that measured a rise in a hormone linked to hair loss, and it has never been repeated. At 5g a day, the amount in one sachet, it is not something the research supports.
Is creatine safe to take every day?
Creatine monohydrate is one of the most studied supplements there is, and daily use at 3 to 5g in healthy adults has a long safety record. Drink normally; it does not need litres of extra water. If you have a kidney condition, are pregnant, or take prescription medication, check with your GP first, as you would with any supplement.
Is it tested?
Informed Sport tested, so every batch is screened for banned substances. Made in the UK. Not suitable for vegetarians or vegans (the collagen is bovine).
The decision
Same collagen. Creatine included. Less money.
Your first box of 30 is half price with £24 of free gifts, applied automatically at checkout. Sixty days to decide if it replaces what you buy now.
