Country Life Vitamins

The Country Life Vitamins Maxi Collagen® 7000 earns a rating of 2 out of 5 green leaves on our scale for cleaner food options. This product is a non-organic collagen supplement that includes Vitamin A as retinyl palmitate, Vitamin C as ascorbic acid, types I and III collagen, VERISOL® Bioactive Collagen Peptides®, silica, and cellulose. The product is 100% bovine collagen and is BSE-free, with color variation as a natural characteristic.

Despite these features, the product falls short in several areas critical to our evaluation for a clean and healthy food supplement. The lack of organic certification leads to a reduction in its score, reflecting our preference for products that adhere to organic farming practices. Additionally, the product does not specify the use of non-GMO ingredients, which further impacts its rating negatively. Concerns arise from the presence of palm oil derivatives, which are considered harmful oils due to their environmental impact and potential health implications.

While the supplement does provide an ample dose of collagen, which is often sought after for its potential benefits to skin, hair, nails, and joint health, the additional ingredients and lack of organic and non-GMO certifications detract from its overall quality. The product’s formulation could benefit from the exclusion of controversial ingredients and a commitment to sourcing that aligns with cleaner, more sustainable practices.

The product’s lower green leaf rating reflects these shortcomings, suggesting that while it may offer some desired nutrients, its composition does not meet the higher standards of clean and healthy food products that consumers may be seeking. The manufacturer has the opportunity to reformulate the product to improve its score, focusing on organic and non-GMO ingredients, and removing harmful oils to provide a cleaner, more environmentally friendly option.