A workout friend told me about this and how it’s good for your joints/workout recovery. I’ve been using it daily for 7 months and my finger nails are very strong and harder to cut with nail clippers AND my thinning hair has been growing back on top fuller as well as in length. Wow, I was not expecting that! I’m happy. Maybe it’s the extra quality protein source in my diet from this product? I’ve taken biotin for many years for my hair and I think it’s helped (and will continue to take) but Vital Proteins has been a night and day difference. I thought my hair was just thinning from getting older. Nothing has helped my hair as much as this has. My joints are feeling good, I do crossfit 4 times a week for over 3.5 years plus hike at elevation in the mountains for over 20 years. I wanted to keep my joints healthy as I age but this product has proven to do more! I probably started noticing the hair on top of my head after about a couple months ... seven months later my ends are finally filling out the noticeable gaps I’ve had for about 5-6 years. Such a pleasant surprise!!!
A lot of people are saying this is expensive compared to other brands, but this actually just contains more collagen and protein per serving. I have attached a breakdown below comparing Axe, Vital Proteins, Sports Research, and Great Lakes. I doubled the servings for the others so they would be around the same amount Vital Proteins provides of collagen and protein per serving. Overall, Vital Proteins is $1.46/serving with 20g collagen and 18g protein per serving. Sports Research is $1.40 per serving for 22g collagen and 20g protein, a little better deal, but they were the two best values of Collagen Peptides out there. Axe does not contain nearly as much collagen and protein as the others when you double the servings to meet Vital Proteins serving size. Overall I think I will stick to the Vital Proteins since it provides 28 servings so I will only have to order every month and I know it's grass fed, pasture raised beef.
I struggled all my life with taking large pills, powders and elixirs, basically anything that has a medicinal or bitter taste. I kept hearing about this powdered collagen and decided to do my research ( it took me 3 months), to become an informed participant. I do not consume any medicine, synthetic or herbal supplements. I first looked at large bodies of evidenced based research to support why I should consider consuming this product. I found tons and decided to give it a try. First, I bought the single serve and shook it up in a 16oz water bottle, then prayed I would not throw up. Barely and I mean barely any taste whatsoever. Moved on to purchasing a single serve blender---poured 200 ml of organic milk, a splash of carnation milk, 1tspn organic agave, 1tspn organic cocoa powder, 1 scoop collagen powder and 1 scoop maca powder..AGAIN you can't even taste the powder and no after taste. Results...joint pain gone! Hair growth 1 inch in 1 month, nails are stronger (I like short natural nails), skin--bye bye fine lines and fine wrinkles (the ones you see in the 5x magnifying mirror). For the sake of clarity, my goal was to address some joint pain. The ancillary advantages/outcomes was not what I was seeking--but I am not complaining. I make the shake everyday and drink it after my Pilates and elliptical workout in the am. Oh yes, for us women of a certain age...pre, during or post menopausal, it reduced the flame on and in the heat of the night episodes by 90% --get your sleep back. I am a former ballet dancer and while I am in good health and maintain an uncompromising size 6, I know I was taking my health for granted. Thinking that I could still hitch my wagon to the good genes shooting star. Well all good things come to an end and I really should have been taking supplements all along. Joint pain is reduced by 70% and I'm very pleased. I am not a physician and just sharing my personal results/observations (unintended and intended). I'm still pretty shocked at the results, as I had no expectations of a positive or negative outcome whatsover. Please do your research!
I have been very happy with this product - the first difference I felt after a few weeks was that it helped me sleep. It contains glycine and if you look online there is research that shows that helps with sleep. I sleep for longer periods and if I wake up at night I can fall back to sleep quickly which has made a big difference in my general well being. Then after about six weeks my knees started to feel better which I think was the collagen, and now after a few months my hair is more shiny - all good things!
It does have a taste - it isn't strong but I tried it with plain water and it needs some flavor to cover the taste. I don't want to add it to my coffee, and like drinking it cold. I found that flavored carbonated water like LaCroix is just enough to cover the taste, but it does not dissolve quickly in cold liquid. I was mixing it and leaving it sit on the counter until the lumps were gone, which could take as long as an hour. Some of the photos I have seen in the comments show lumps and I think they didn't let it sit long enough to dissolve.
I finally came up with a method to mix it quickly and I wanted to share it. What works for me is: (1) Pour a small amount of the cold flavored water into a glass - maybe 2 oz. (2) Put that in the microwave and heat it until it is hot - about 20 - 30 seconds. (3) Sprinkle two scoops of the Vital Proteins into the small amount of hot liquid and stir it until it dissolves. It will dissolve quickly without lumps when it is hot. (4) Pour in the rest of the cold flavored water in the glass with the already dissolved collagen solution and mix that. If I want it colder I put in an ice cube. This would work for any cold liquid, you could add juice as well. Basically, the idea is to dissolve the Vital Proteins in a small amount of hot liquid first and then add the cold liquid to that solution. Hope this is helpful!
Didn't notice any 'graininess' that other reviews refer to. Tried in cold water, smoothies, and coffee - results:
- I could taste it in the water and coffee, but obviously dissolves faster in the coffee
- Honestly, tastes like you had bone broth in a mug, lightly washed that mug, and then put [whatever you're currently drinking] in it. Not a big deal for me personally
- Can't taste it in a smoothie, which is my frequent preference nowadays, just blend it up really well or you can have pockets of slimy consistency from it connecting with too little liquid
As for the benefits of collagen itself, I bought it mainly to recover from knee & joint pain after playing competitive soccer each week. That problem is definitely taken care of with this in my diet. Just a scoop in a glass of water or milk after my games, and I'm good the next morning. I also noticed my fingernails growing faster and a little bit stronger when I was using it consistently. But that means everyday. Lastly, I recommend easing any collagen into your diet over time if you have a sensitive system - try a half scoop every other day for a week or so. It can affect your digestion and potentially cause stomach issues (that's ANY collagen, not specific to this brand).
Feature Product
- Nutrient-dense: Collagen Peptides offers 20g of collagen per serving, sourced from one single ingredient.
- 0g sugar: A great option for individuals looking to minimize their sugar intake.
- Many benefits: Helps improve hair, skin, nails, ligaments, tendons, bones and joints.
- Easy to use: Easily mixes and dissolves your favorite hot and cold beverages, like coffee, smoothies, and tea.
Description
What it is: Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides are sourced from grass-fed pasture-raised bovine hides to ensure a natural high quality and sustainable source of this ancient nutrient. What it does:
I love this product! My friend asked me if I've been getting Botox! My joints feel better and my skin looks amazing 😁👏🏻
Do your skin and hair a favor and take this twice today you will not believe the results!!!! I'm a believer
First I love his product. My hair is thicker shinier and healthier. I've also seen a lot of improvements in my recovery after strenuous workouts. However, I just received another bottle and when I opened the cap there was a small black curly hair inside. Gross!! Would love to hear back from vital
Proteins and get a refund!
I started taking this after I used a full tub of another popular brand. I didn't see much difference in my skin with that one. This one...holy cow! My skin looks so much more plumped and fine lines GONE. A little about me. I am 43, and do take care of my skin, but my skin had started to slightly sag. It doesn't look like that now. Another bonus is I don't hear all the snap, crackle and popping when I get out of bed. My hair and nails grow like crazy!! This is a fabulous product! Highly recommend!
This is the weirdest thing since I started using this powder and it's only been a week. My skin feels amazing. . On the days I use it I see the effect within hours. I didn't think it was this product at first so I tried to skip it just to test it out and my skin feels back to its dull self
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