Do I need to start eating skin and tendon?
No. This food contrast is a clue, not a meal plan. Keep eating foods you enjoy. The question is what your daily supplement actually includes.
TYPE I, II & III · SUPERBLEND
Japan kept it.
America trimmed
it away.
Japan kept skin, tendon, and cartilage.
America simplified it to one scoop.
Most collagen powders stop at hydrolyzed collagen. More Than Collagen goes further with undenatured Type II, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, MSM and astaxanthin.
Because your knees need more than just collagen peptides.
MORE THAN COLLAGEN. PART OF THEIR EVERYDAY.
89%
felt less joint stiffness
92%
moved easier with less pain
93%
would keep using More Than Collagen
“Week 3 and I caught myself going down the stairs without holding the rail.”Linda S. · Verified
Clinicians’ Choice
227 clinicians share this on FrontrowMD without compensation.
BALMVE · MORE THAN COLLAGEN
Built around what a basic collagen powder leaves out.
- Hydrolyzed Type I & III collagen peptides
- Undenatured Type II, with its native structure preserved
- Vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, MSM, and astaxanthin
- A daily formula built with joint support in mind
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★★★★★
“Week 3 and I caught myself going down the stairs without holding the rail.”
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Ingredients & serving size
The label lists a 5 g (one scoop) and 10 g (two scoop) serving. Follow the directions on your pouch. The formula includes bovine and marine collagen and is not vegan.
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AS SEEN IN
THE PART WE STOPPED EATINGThe difference shows up
The difference shows up
on the plate.
Skin-on fish. Tendon in a slow-cooked dish. Cartilage and connective tissue. In traditional Japanese cooking, these parts still belong on the plate.
JAPAN · TRADITIONAL COOKING
More of the animal.
Skin · Tendon · Cartilage · Broth
AMERICA · MODERN CONVENIENCE
Just the lean cuts.
Boneless · Skinless · Neatly trimmed
This is a contrast in food traditions, not proof that one country has healthier knees. Food image is illustrative.
FAIR QUESTIONS
Wait—what does this mean for me?
So was my collagen powder a waste?
No. The collagen wasn’t useless. It was incomplete. Hydrolyzed collagen still gives you useful building material, but knees need more than peptides alone. BALMVE keeps the collagen and adds the Type II, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, MSM and astaxanthin most basic powders leave out.
THE EVERYDAY THINGS MATTER
The stairs stopped being the thing I plan my day around.
“I will tell you the stairs stopped being the thing I plan my day around”
Denise R., 67
Verified buyer · 11 months on More Than Collagen
Individual experiences vary.
Read more customer stories →
THE LITTLE THINGS. THE BIG DIFFERENCE.
GOOD TO KNOWA few straight
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A few straight
answers.
Already tried collagen? Start here.
I already tried collagen. Why would this be different?
Hydrolyzed collagen provides useful peptides and amino acids. BALMVE keeps those and adds undenatured Type II, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, MSM, and astaxanthin. It is a broader formula—not a promise that everyone will respond.
Is this just another collagen powder?
It is a powder, but collagen peptides are only part of the formula. The label also lists undenatured Type II and other ingredients selected for joint support.
How long should I give it?
Think in weeks, not hours. Response varies. Use it consistently as directed and keep track of how you feel. Your money back guarantee lasts 60 days; contact us within that window if it is not right for you.
What if I feel nothing?
You have a 60 day money back guarantee. Email info@balmbare.com for help with a refund.
How do I take it, and how does it taste?
BALMVE describes it as unflavoured and made to mix into a drink. The label lists natural flavors and serving sizes of 5 g (one scoop) and 10 g (two scoops). Follow the directions on the pouch you receive.
Is it third-party tested?
BALMVE states that More Than Collagen is third-party tested for purity and made in a GMP-certified facility in the USA. Contact the team if you would like the testing information for your batch.
Does it contain Type I and III as well as Type II?
Yes. It includes bovine Type I & III and marine Type I collagen peptides, plus undenatured Type II collagen. These forms are different; they are not interchangeable.
Is it vegan? What about allergens?
No. The formula contains animal-derived collagen, including fish. Check the full label and avoid it if you have an allergy to an ingredient.
Can I take it with medication or other supplements?
Check with your doctor or pharmacist first, especially if you take prescription medication. Bring the complete label, which also lists vitamins D3 and K2.
Do I have to subscribe?
The offer page has subscription bundles and a one-time purchase option. For a subscription, choose your delivery schedule there. You can pause or cancel through your account or by contacting BALMVE.
Is this meant to replace meals or medical care?
No. It is a dietary supplement. A varied diet, movement, and appropriate medical care still matter. Persistent or new joint pain deserves proper assessment.
Does this prove BALMVE works better than collagen alone?
No head-to-head superiority claim is being made here. The difference is the ingredients and the ways they are intended to support the body. That is not the same as proof of better results.
IN THEIR OWN WORDS
Real people. Everyday movement.
Tap to hear from BALMVE customers.
A customer shares her experience
“Less stiffness in just 2 weeks”
“Down the stairs without the rail”
“I can kneel in my garden again”
Personal experiences, not clinical results or a reason to change prescribed treatment. Individual results vary.
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THE MISSING PIECESThe knee stayed complicated.
The knee stayed complicated.
Collagen powder got simple.
A joint involves more than one protein. That is the problem with treating a single ingredient as the entire answer.
Collagen building blocks
Hydrolyzed collagen provides peptides and amino acids. That is useful—and worth keeping.
Cartilage
Type II is a major collagen in cartilage. Undenatured Type II is a distinct form with a different proposed mechanism.
Collagen formation
Your body needs vitamin C to make collagen normally. This is about formation, not making collagen absorbable.
The joint environment
Joint fluid, lubrication, and inflammatory processes matter too. Collagen peptides are not the whole story.
KEEP THE PEPTIDES.Look at what comes with them.See the formula ↓
ONE IMPORTANT DISTINCTION
What got lost between cartilage and the collagen tub.
Cartilage contains substantial Type II collagen. But the type of collagen and the way it is processed are two different things.
Hydrolysis breaks collagen down into smaller peptides. Those peptides still have a role.
Undenatured Type II keeps its native structure. It is studied for a different proposed mechanism involving the immune system in the gut. It is not a claim that swallowed collagen travels intact to rebuild a knee.
See the ingredient research →SAME WORD. DIFFERENT FORMS.
Broken into peptides.
A source of collagen-derived peptides and amino acids.
Native structure preserved.
A distinct form. A different proposed pathway.
THE LABEL TESTBefore you buy another tub,
Before you buy another tub,
turn the bag around.
The front says “collagen.” The back tells you which kind—and what else is in there.
Grab your current bag. Check each item you can find on its label.
This is an ingredient checklist, not a health score. More checked boxes do not prove better results.
What does your label actually say?
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MEET MORE THAN COLLAGENKeep the collagen.
Keep the collagen.
Add the missing pieces.
Hydrolyzed peptides, undenatured Type II, and a supporting cast chosen with joints in mind.
A DIFFERENT FORM
Undenatured Type II collagen
Keeps its native structure. Studied for a different proposed pathway from hydrolyzed peptides, including oral tolerance in the gut.
Listed separately from the collagen peptide blend.
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PUT THE LABELS SIDE BY SIDEYour old collagen wasn’t necessarily bad.
Your old collagen wasn’t necessarily bad.
It was incomplete.
If it contained only collagen peptides, it covered one part of the picture.
| What’s in the formula? | BALMVEMore Than Collagen | Basic collagen peptides-only powder |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrolyzed collagen | ✓ Included | Included |
| Undenatured Type II | ✓ Included | Not in a peptides-only formula |
| Vitamin C | ✓ Included | Check your label |
| Hyaluronic acid | ✓ Included | Check your label |
| MSM | ✓ Included | Check your label |
| Astaxanthin | ✓ Included | Check your label |
| Joint-focused ingredient mix | ✓ Peptides + undenatured Type II + supporting ingredients | Depends on the product |
Comparison is with a collagen-peptides-only powder, not every collagen product. Formulas vary. Ingredient coverage does not establish clinical superiority.
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IS THIS YOUR NEXT BAG?For people who want
For people who want
more from their collagen.
You have read the label. You want more than a big number on the front of the tub. And you want a routine you can keep.
You already take collagen.
You want to keep the peptides and add a different form of Type II.
You notice the everyday things.
Stairs. A walk. Getting up from a chair. Joint comfort is on your mind.
You want one daily routine.
A measured serving in a drink, with the ingredients listed on the label.
Not suitable for vegans or people allergic to its ingredients. It is not a substitute for diagnosis or prescribed treatment.
AN EASY PART OF YOUR DAYYou don’t need a new diet.
You don’t need a new diet.
Start with your daily drink.
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01
Measure.
Follow the serving directions on your pouch. Use the scoop, not a guess.
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02
Mix.
Stir into water, coffee, tea, or a smoothie. Choose a drink you already enjoy.
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03
Keep it consistent.
Make it part of the same daily routine. Keep a simple note of how you feel.
A ROUTINE, NOT AN OVERNIGHT PROMISEGive it time.
Give it time.
Notice the little things.
People respond differently. These are individual customer stories at different points in their routine—not a timeline of guaranteed results.
Pick something simple to track: your morning, your usual stairs, or your regular walk.
Day 3Week 4Month 3Month 6
★★★★★
Day 3
“Ordered on a Tuesday, it was here Thursday. Unflavoured, went straight in my tea, no chalk.”
Barbara T. · day 3
IN THEIR WORDS, NOT OURSWhat would you like
What would you like
to feel easier?
Explore customer experiences by the everyday moments that matter to you.
Showing 9 customer stories
My hands used to feel like rust
"Like they needed oiling before they would open properly. Now I am making tea at six without thinking about it."
Jean H.month 2
An hour of stiffness, down to ten minutes
"An hour of stiffness every morning, that was my normal. It is about ten minutes now. Oiled is the only word for it."
Gloria M.month 3
I sleep through the night now
"I used to wake at 3am every single time I rolled onto that hip. That stopped somewhere around week five and I did not even notice at first."
Ellen F.month 4
My daughter noticed before I did
"She said mum, you came up the drive without stopping. I had not even registered that I used to stop."
Nina R.month 3
Bought it for my wife, now she is fine
"She does our stairs about twenty times a day. Three weeks and she has stopped complaining about her knees at night. Happy wife, happy life."
Tom B.bought for his wife
My knees stopped sounding like gravel
"Sceptical bloke here. Wife bought it, I took the mick, now I take it every morning because my knees stopped sounding like a gravel drive."
Marcus T.Verified
My rings fit for the first time in years
"In March I could not open a jam jar. My hands work again and my rings fit for the first time in years."
Carol B.month 5
Down the stairs without the rail
“Week 3 and I caught myself going down the stairs without holding the rail.”
Linda S.Verified buyer
Back in the garden
“I can kneel in my garden again and get back up without grabbing the fence.”
Rosa J.Verified buyer
Individual results vary.
THE REVIEWS PEOPLE SCREENSHOTSometimes, somebody else
Sometimes, somebody else
notices first.
★★★★★
"The accidental experiment. I went to Spain for two weeks and left the pouch on the kitchen counter. By day nine my knees were talking to me again, that same rusty catch first thing. Got home, back on it, and it settled down inside a fortnight. I did not really believe it was doing anything until I stopped."
Victoria M. · Verified buyer · 7 months
★★★★★
"I bought it for my mum, 71, and started putting a scoop in her coffee every morning. Two months later she rang me to say she had been out jogging. Jogging. She has not run anywhere since 2019. I had to sit down."
Angela R. · Verified buyer · bought for her mother
★★★★★
"My husband noticed before I did. He said you have stopped making that noise when you get out of the chair. I did not even know I was making a noise. That was week six."
Sharron K. · Verified buyer · 6 months
YOUR FIRST ORDERMore than a bag
More than a bag
on your doorstep.
Choose a subscription bundle and see the gifts included with your order.
Your More Than Collagen
The number of pouches depends on the bundle you choose.
Wooden scoop & spoon
A simple way to measure and mix your daily serving.
Bamboo lid container
Keep your daily routine close at hand.
Gift eligibility is shown with your selected offer at checkout.
BALMVE PROMISE60DAYMONEY BACK GUARANTEE
TIME TO DECIDETry the routine.
Try the routine.
See how you feel.
You should not have to keep a product that is not right for you. Your order comes with BALMVE’s 60 day money back guarantee.
If you do not feel a difference, email info@balmbare.com within the guarantee window for help with a refund.
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KNOW WHAT YOU ARE BUYINGThe label matters.
The label matters.
So does what is behind it.
Made in the USA in a GMP-certified facility and third-party tested for purity.
The complete supplement facts are available to read before you order. Have a question about a batch? Ask the team.
Made in the USAGluten freeZero sugarNon-GMO
MORE THAN COLLAGEN
READY FOR MORE THAN COLLAGEN?Your next bag.
Your next bag.
A different approach.
Keep the useful collagen peptides. Add undenatured Type II and the other pieces in BALMVE’s joint-focused formula.
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FROM THE BALMVE TEAMJapan kept more
Japan kept more
on the plate.
We put more
in the formula.
You do not need to call your old collagen a mistake. You can simply ask more from your next one.
More Than Collagen was built for that next step.
Get More Than Collagen · Buy 1 Get 1 Free60 days to decide. A daily routine to try.
Ingredient research & how to read this page
Research on individual ingredients is not a clinical trial of the BALMVE formula. This page does not claim that BALMVE is clinically superior to collagen alone, rebuilds cartilage, or directly refills joint fluid.
- NIH: vitamin C and normal collagen biosynthesis ↗
- Randomized study of undenatured Type II collagen in healthy volunteers ↗
- Randomized study of an undenatured Type II collagen ingredient ↗
Our Japan narrative describes examples of food traditions. It does not establish a dietary cause of differences in knee health between countries. Customer stories describe personal experiences; results vary.