Not Your Standard Collagen: Why Less Soluble Means More Powerful

When it comes to collagen, most people are trained to think "faster dissolving" means "better quality." But that’s not the full story. In fact, the very collagen that dissolves instantly might be the one offering the least support for your body.

Ovitage® collagen (the collagen that forms the base of all Everee products) doesn’t behave like the standard powders you’ll find everywhere, and that’s intentional. It’s less soluble by design, as we are delivering a wider range of efficacious peptides, including more branched-chain amino acids, for better results you can feel.

Let’s break down why.

It Looks Different — Because It Is Different

Open a packet of Everee and you’ll immediately see a difference.

Unlike typical collagens that are bright white and ultra-powdery, ours has a more natural appearance: a slightly coarser texture and a soft cream, off-white or light brown colour. That’s because we process much more of the collagen available to us, even the harder-to-dissolve parts. They may not be easy to get, are less soluble, but they’re worth it! We don’t prioritise dissolving faster over the bioactivity and quality of the proteins and peptides you will find in Ovitage®.

The look and feel of our collagen signals what really matters — it’s closer to its original form, with more of its powerful peptides better preserved.

Why It’s Less Soluble — And Why That’s a Good Thing

Most collagens on the market are "hydrolysed" to the extreme and highly refined. In the race to create a product that vanishes instantly in a cold glass of water, many brands break collagen down so far that the beneficial peptide chains — the very structures your body uses to rebuild skin, joints, and connective tissues — are heavily fragmented. They are also refined to only take specific collagen from within the source skin, not all of the collagens available. This leaves many of the most bioactive peptides behind.

Ours is different.

We use a proprietary technology, developed right here in New Zealand by our world-leading scientists, to extract Ovitage®, the world’s most complete collagen extracted from the whole skin. The result is a collagen that doesn’t dissolve instantly in cold water because it has a more complete range of peptides and is intact enough to actually do its job inside your body.

Yes, it might need a few extra stirs or a warm liquid to fully disperse. But in return, you’re giving your body the full range of collagen peptides that are closer to nature, better recognised by your system, and more effective at stimulating repair and regeneration.

Fast isn’t always better. Powerful is.

How to Easily Use It (Even If It’s Less Soluble)

A collagen this good deserves a little care.

Each Everee product is tailored to meet the specific needs of different life stages, which means subtle variations in taste and solubility.

Everee #3 and #4 can be easily incorporated into a variety of foods and drinks.

Everee #2 and #5, enriched with sheep milk, have a creamy, rich aftertaste that complements coffee, smoothies, hot chocolate, creamy soups, porridge, and yoghurt.

Here are simple ways to make it part of your daily routine:

• Warm drinks: Stir into your morning coffee, tea, or a cosy bone broth for seamless blending. For a relaxing nighttime drink, try our Send Me to Sleep Peri-Meno Hot Chocolate.
• Smoothies: Add to your smoothie or protein shake; blending naturally helps it disperse. Looking for inspiration? Our Blackcurrant & Beet Vitality Smoothie and Stress Support Smoothie are delicious ways to enjoy your Everee.
• Cooking: Mix into warm porridge, soups, or stews where heat gently dissolves it. A delicious gut and mood-boosting recipe perfect for winter is Comforting Creamy Chicken & Brown Rice Soup or, for a wholesome breakfast, our Spiced Pear Porridge Recipe will provide sustained energy to fuel your day.
• Slow stir: If using cold water or drinks such as juice or kombucha, stir thoroughly and let it sit for 30–60 seconds before drinking.

Taking that extra few seconds isn't an inconvenience — it’s a small daily ritual that connects you to the quality of what you’re putting into your body.

For more inspiration, visit Made With Everee, where you'll discover delicious recipes and creative ways to make Everee a part of your daily routine.

Why Choosing Less Processed Collagen Matters

Every small decision we make about what we consume adds up. By choosing Ovitage® — collagen that’s less processed and closer to its natural state — you’re choosing:

• Better skin hydration: Collagen integrity matters for visible results.
• Stronger joints and tendons: More bioactive peptides to better signal the body’s repair systems.
• Lasting vitality: Investing in high-quality building blocks for ageing well.

This collagen isn't just another powder. It’s a choice to prioritise integrity over instant gratification. It’s part of a bigger movement toward real food, real health, and real results.

A Little Less Instant, A Lot More Powerful

If you’re ready for collagen that works as hard as you do — not just dissolves quickly — it’s time to experience the Ovitage® difference.

• Our collagen is not your standard collagen.
• It’s a little less instant. A lot more powerful.
• And it’s exactly what your body deserves.

Ready to feel the real difference? Find your perfect Everee.