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MetagenicsAmino acids & derivatives

MetaActive Collagen Forte, 275 g

£37.39 for 275 g at Healf. It carries more than one active ingredient, so it is not ranked against single-ingredient products. Each price below counts one ingredient only.

What it really costs, per 10 g£2.50One 10 g dose is our comparison unit for collagen. It is not a recommendation.
A day£2.50
A week£17.51
A month£75.05
A year£913.13

At one 10 g dose a day, this pack lasts 15 days. A month is 30 days, so twelve of them is not quite a year.

How we worked it out

Collagen

  • Servings: 275 ÷ 9.2 per serving = 29.9
  • In the pack: 29.9 × 5 g = 149.5 g
  • £37.39 ÷ 149.5 g × 10 g = £2.50 per 10 g
  • A week £2.50 × 7 = £17.51 · a month × 30 = £75.05 · a year × 365 = £913.13
  • Amount per serving: stated on the label.

Boron

  • Servings: 275 ÷ 9.2 per serving = 29.9
  • In the pack: 29.9 × 3 mg = 89.7 mg
  • £37.39 ÷ 89.7 mg × 3 mg = £1.25 per 3 mg boron
  • A week £1.25 × 7 = £8.76 · a month × 30 = £37.53 · a year × 365 = £456.57
  • Amount per serving: stated on the label.

Chondroitin

  • Servings: 275 ÷ 9.2 per serving = 29.9
  • In the pack: 29.9 × 500 mg = 14.9 g
  • £37.39 ÷ 14.9 g × 800 mg = £2.00 per 800 mg
  • A week £2.00 × 7 = £14.01 · a month × 30 = £60.04 · a year × 365 = £730.51
  • Amount per serving: stated on the label.

Glucosamine

  • Servings: 275 ÷ 9.2 per serving = 29.9
  • In the pack: 29.9 × 1.1 g = 32.9 g
  • £37.39 ÷ 32.9 g × 1.5 g = £1.71 per 1.5 g
  • A week £1.71 × 7 = £11.94 · a month × 30 = £51.17 · a year × 365 = £622.59
  • Amount per serving: stated on the label.

Manganese

  • Servings: 275 ÷ 9.2 per serving = 29.9
  • In the pack: 29.9 × 1 mg = 29.9 mg
  • £37.39 ÷ 29.9 mg × 2 mg = £2.50 per 2 mg manganese
  • A week £2.50 × 7 = £17.51 · a month × 30 = £75.05 · a year × 365 = £913.13
  • Amount per serving: stated on the label.

MSM

  • Servings: 275 ÷ 9.2 per serving = 29.9
  • In the pack: 29.9 × 100 mg = 2.99 g
  • £37.39 ÷ 2.99 g × 1 g = £12.51 per 1 g
  • A week £12.51 × 7 = £87.56 · a month × 30 = £375.26 · a year × 365 = £4565.66
  • Amount per serving: stated on the label.

Vitamin C

  • Servings: 275 ÷ 9.2 per serving = 29.9
  • In the pack: 29.9 × 20 mg = 597.8 mg
  • £37.39 ÷ 597.8 mg × 1 g = £62.54 per 1 g
  • A week £62.54 × 7 = £437.80 · a month × 30 = £1876.30 · a year × 365 = £22828.29
  • Amount per serving: stated on the label.

Vitamin D3

  • Servings: 275 ÷ 9.2 per serving = 29.9
  • In the pack: 29.9 × 500 IU = 14,945.7 IU
  • £37.39 ÷ 14,945.7 IU × 1,000 IU = £2.50 per 1,000 IU
  • A week £2.50 × 7 = £17.51 · a month × 30 = £75.05 · a year × 365 = £913.13
  • Amount per serving: stated on the label.

The standard dose is a comparison unit, not a recommendation. Always confirm the price on the retailer's site. How we compare everything.

How it compares: bovine collagen

All 63, ranked →
Collagen Protein PowderCheapest per 10 gMyprotein · 20 g a serving · £11.17 a month · a pack lasts 6 months37p£66.99View at Myprotein (opens in a new tab)
VitaBrightBovine Collagen Peptides Powder 500GVitaBright · 10 g a serving · £11.99 a month · a pack lasts 50 days40p£19.99View at VitaBright (opens in a new tab)
Collagen Protein PowderMyprotein · 20 g a serving · £12.00 a month · a pack lasts 2 months40p£23.99View at Myprotein (opens in a new tab)
This productHealf · 5 g a serving · £75.05 a month · a pack lasts 15 days£2.50shown above

Ranked purely by price per 10 g. 65 combination products also contain collagen.

How it compares: boron

All 8, ranked →
NutravitaBoron 4mgCheapest per 3 mg boronNutravita · 4 mg a serving · 56p a month · a pack lasts 1.5 years2p£9.99View at Nutravita (opens in a new tab)
Boron 3mgHealf · 3 mg a serving · £1.44 a month · a pack lasts 8 months5p£11.98View at Healf (opens in a new tab)
Boron 3mgHealf · 3 mg a serving · £1.53 a month · a pack lasts 3 months5p£5.11View at Healf (opens in a new tab)
This productHealf · 3 mg a serving · £37.53 a month · a pack lasts 30 days£1.25shown above

Ranked purely by price per 3 mg boron. 33 combination products also contain boron.

How it compares: chondroitin sulfate

All 8, ranked →
Glucosamine Chondroitin Double Strength 500/400mgCheapest per 800 mgHealf · 400 mg a serving · £8.35 a month · a pack lasts 2 months28p£19.49View at Healf (opens in a new tab)
Glucosamine HCL & Chondroitin TabletsMyprotein · 400 mg a serving · £9.24 a month · a pack lasts 2 months31p£18.49View at Myprotein (opens in a new tab)
ZipVitMarine Chondroitin Sulphate 1050mgZipVit · 1.05 g a serving · £10.28 a month · a pack lasts 3 months34p£26.99View at ZipVit (opens in a new tab)
This productHealf · 500 mg a serving · £60.04 a month · a pack lasts 19 days£2.00shown above

Ranked purely by price per 800 mg. 40 combination products also contain chondroitin.

How it compares: glucosamine sulphate

All 32, ranked →
Max Strength Glucosamine Sulphate 1858mg 2KClCheapest per 1.5 gSimply Supplements · 1.86 g a serving · £1.34 a month · a pack lasts 7 months4p£9.99View at Simply Supplements (opens in a new tab)
Glucosamine Sulphate 1,000mgSimply Supplements · 1 g a serving · £2.00 a month · a pack lasts 4 months7p£7.99View at Simply Supplements (opens in a new tab)
ZipVitGlucosamine Sulphate 1500mgZipVit · 1.5 g a serving · £2.00 a month · a pack lasts 12 months7p£23.99View at ZipVit (opens in a new tab)
This productHealf · 1.1 g a serving · £51.17 a month · a pack lasts 22 days£1.71shown above

Ranked purely by price per 1.5 g. 38 combination products also contain glucosamine.

How it compares: manganese

Compare every product in this form →
Manganese 4mgCheapest per 2 mg manganeseLamberts Healthcare (Nature's Best) · 4 mg a serving · £1.04 a month · a pack lasts 7 months3p£6.95View at Lamberts Healthcare (opens in a new tab)
ManganeseHealf · 8 mg a serving · £1.39 a month · a pack lasts 8 months5p£11.14View at Healf (opens in a new tab)
This productHealf · 1 mg a serving · £75.05 a month · a pack lasts 15 days£2.50shown above

Ranked purely by price per 2 mg manganese. 58 combination products also contain manganese.

How it compares: MSM

All 14, ranked →
BiethicaPure MSM Unflavoured PowderCheapest per 1 gVitamin Planet · 3 g a serving · 73p a month · a pack lasts 1.4 years2p£12.22View at Vitamin Planet (opens in a new tab)
MSM PowderBulk · 1.6 g a serving · 75p a month · a pack lasts 2.7 years2p£24.99View at Bulk (opens in a new tab)
MSM PowderBulk · 1.6 g a serving · 78p a month · a pack lasts 1.4 years3p£12.99View at Bulk (opens in a new tab)
This productHealf · 100 mg a serving · £375.26 a month · a pack lasts 3 days£12.51shown above

Ranked purely by price per 1 g. 47 combination products also contain MSM.

How it compares: vitamin C

All 113, ranked →
Vitamin C Plus TabletsCheapest per 1 gMyprotein · 1 g a serving · £1.00 a month · a pack lasts 6 months3p£5.99View at Myprotein (opens in a new tab)
Vitamin C Crystals PowderHealf · 1.1 g a serving · £1.01 a month · a pack lasts 7 months3p£7.61View at Healf (opens in a new tab)
Vitamin C PowderLamberts Healthcare (Nature's Best) · 1 g a serving · £1.50 a month · a pack lasts 8 months5p£12.50View at Lamberts Healthcare (opens in a new tab)
This productHealf · 20 mg a serving · £1876.30 a month · a pack lasts under a day£62.54shown above

Ranked purely by price per 1 g. 950 combination products also contain vitamin C.

How it compares: vitamin D3

All 207, ranked →
WeightWorldHigh-Strength Vitamin D3 TabletsCheapest per 1,000 IUWeightWorld · 4,000 IU a serving · 17p a month · a pack lasts 4.4 years1p£8.99View at WeightWorld (opens in a new tab)
ZipVitVitamin D3 4000iuZipVit · 4,000 IU a serving · 17p a month · a pack lasts 4 years1p£8.49View at ZipVit (opens in a new tab)
WeightWorldVitamin D3 + K2 (MK7) TabletsWeightWorld · 4,000 IU a serving · 21p a month · a pack lasts 4 years1p£9.99View at WeightWorld (opens in a new tab)
This productHealf · 500 IU a serving · £75.05 a month · a pack lasts 15 days£2.50shown above

Ranked purely by price per 1,000 IU. 439 combination products also contain vitamin D3.

On the label

Collagen · Bovine
5 g per serving (stated on the label)
Boron · Boron
3 mg per serving (stated on the label)
Pack
275 g · 29.9 servings · 9.2 g a serving
Cost per serving
£1.25 (29.9 servings in the pack)
More label details
Chondroitin · Chondroitin sulfate
500 mg per serving (stated on the label)
Glucosamine · Sulphate (2KCl)
1.1 g per serving (stated on the label)
Manganese · Manganese
1 mg per serving (stated on the label)
MSM · MSM
100 mg per serving (stated on the label)
Vitamin C · Standard (ascorbic acid and ascorbates)
20 mg per serving (stated on the label)
Vitamin D3 · Vitamin D3
500 IU per serving (stated on the label)
Claimed on the listing
gluten-free
Sold by
Healf
What the listing says
“275 g (30 servings)” · “Collagen Forte - 30 Servings” · “Mix 2 scoops (9.2 g)” · “Boron (sodium borate) ; 3 mg”
Ingredients

Collagen Hydrolysate (Bovine), Glucosamine (From Glucosamine Sulphate 2KCl), Chondroitin Sulphate, MSM (Methyl Sulphonyl Methane), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol), Vitamin K2 (Menaquinone/MK-7), Manganese (Citrate), Boron (Sodium Borate), Silicon, Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, Orange Flavour, Steviol Glycosides. Contains ingredients derived from: Crustaceans

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One 10 g dose is our comparison unit, not a recommendation.

Price history

2 price changes since 1 October 2026. Checked on 20 days, most recently 20 October 2026.

Lowest recorded
£37.3920 Oct
Highest recorded
£43.991 Oct
First recorded
£43.991 Oct
Checked on
20 dayssince 1 Oct
Pack price at each check.
  1. Down at Healf: £40.00 → £37.39 (−6.5%)
  2. Down at Healf: £43.99 → £40.00 (−9.1%)
  3. First checked at Healf: £43.99

Questions about this product

How much does Metagenics MetaActive Collagen Forte cost per 3 mg boron?

£1.25 per 3 mg boron, from £37.39 for 275 g at Healf, checked on 20 October 2026.

How long does one pack last?

30 days at one 3 mg dose. The pack holds 89.7 mg in total.

How much does Metagenics MetaActive Collagen Forte cost per 800 mg?

£2.00 per 800 mg, from £37.39 for 275 g at Healf, checked on 20 October 2026.

How long does one pack last?

19 days at one 800 mg dose. The pack holds 14.9 g in total.

How much does Metagenics MetaActive Collagen Forte cost per 10 g?

£2.50 per 10 g, from £37.39 for 275 g at Healf, checked on 20 October 2026.

How long does one pack last?

15 days at one 10 g dose. The pack holds 149.5 g in total.

How much does Metagenics MetaActive Collagen Forte cost per 1.5 g?

£1.71 per 1.5 g, from £37.39 for 275 g at Healf, checked on 20 October 2026.

How long does one pack last?

22 days at one 1.5 g dose. The pack holds 32.9 g in total.

How much does Metagenics MetaActive Collagen Forte cost per 2 mg manganese?

£2.50 per 2 mg manganese, from £37.39 for 275 g at Healf, checked on 20 October 2026.

How long does one pack last?

15 days at one 2 mg dose. The pack holds 29.9 mg in total.

How much does Metagenics MetaActive Collagen Forte cost per 1 g?

£12.51 per 1 g, from £37.39 for 275 g at Healf, checked on 20 October 2026.

How long does one pack last?

3 days at one 1 g dose. The pack holds 2.99 g in total.

How much does Metagenics MetaActive Collagen Forte cost per 1 g?

£62.54 per 1 g, from £37.39 for 275 g at Healf, checked on 20 October 2026.

How long does one pack last?

under a day at one 1 g dose. The pack holds 597.8 mg in total.

How much does Metagenics MetaActive Collagen Forte cost per 1,000 IU?

£2.50 per 1,000 IU, from £37.39 for 275 g at Healf, checked on 20 October 2026.

How long does one pack last?

15 days at one 1,000 IU dose. The pack holds 14,945.7 IU in total.

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