As someone who is always looking to improve my overall health and wellness, I was excited to try out Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides. After incorporating this supplement into my daily routine, I am happy to report that I have noticed some amazing benefits! Firstly, the importance of collagen in our bodies cannot be understated. Collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies and is a key component in the health of our skin, hair, nails, joints, and gut. As we age, our bodies naturally produce less collagen, leading to a decrease in skin elasticity, joint health, and overall wellness. That's where Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides come in. This supplement is made from grass-fed, pasture-raised bovine collagen and contains 18 amino acids, including 8 essential ... MoreAs someone who is always looking to improve my overall health and wellness, I was excited to try out Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides. After incorporating this supplement into my daily routine, I am happy to report that I have noticed some amazing benefits! Firstly, the importance of collagen in our bodies cannot be understated. Collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies and is a key component in the health of our skin, hair, nails, joints, and gut. As we age, our bodies naturally produce less collagen, leading to a decrease in skin elasticity, joint health, and overall wellness. That's where Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides come in. This supplement is made from grass-fed, pasture-raised bovine collagen and contains 18 amino acids, including 8 essential amino acids. By taking this supplement daily, I have noticed a significant improvement in the health of my skin, hair, and nails. My skin looks and feels more hydrated and supple, and my hair and nails are growing stronger and healthier than ever before. But the benefits of collagen peptides don't stop there. Studies have shown that collagen supplements can also improve joint health and reduce joint pain. In a 24-week study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, participants who took collagen supplements reported a significant improvement in joint pain and stiffness compared to those who did not take collagen. Furthermore, collagen peptides have also been shown to improve gut health. A study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry found that participants who took collagen supplements had a significant decrease in gut inflammation and an improvement in gut health markers. (Can you tell I’m a dietitian-to-be?? 😂) I am incredibly impressed with Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides and the many benefits it offers. From improving skin, hair, and nail health to supporting joint and gut health, this supplement has truly made a difference in my overall wellness. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to improve their health and wellbeing.

I absolutely love this product! I am on my third tub and even though I started seeing benefits from taking this within two weeks, I wanted to really give it a chance to do its thing. I started taking this for skin health and a hopeful reduction in fine lines. I have taken collagen before, both a popular powdered marine collagen formula (that is pretty popular on Instagram) and one that sources its collagen from chicken and comes in a pill form. I took the marine collagen for at least 3-4 months and made it a couple months with the other one. This has given me far superior results to the others. First I will say that this dissolves just beautifully in warm liquids. I add it to my coffee in the morning and my tea in the evening. I also think that this is pretty much ... MoreI absolutely love this product! I am on my third tub and even though I started seeing benefits from taking this within two weeks, I wanted to really give it a chance to do its thing. I started taking this for skin health and a hopeful reduction in fine lines. I have taken collagen before, both a popular powdered marine collagen formula (that is pretty popular on Instagram) and one that sources its collagen from chicken and comes in a pill form. I took the marine collagen for at least 3-4 months and made it a couple months with the other one. This has given me far superior results to the others. First I will say that this dissolves just beautifully in warm liquids. I add it to my coffee in the morning and my tea in the evening. I also think that this is pretty much completely tasteless. There is no odor when opening the container and it is nearly undetectable in a beverage, especially once you get used to drinking it. I love that it helps keep me a little more full between meals while boosting the nutrition value of beverages I like to enjoy daily. As for my results, I started seeing increased nail growth in the first couple of weeks. And I really mean increased growth, not just marginally noticeable results. My nail growth was outpacing the longevity of my nail polish which I was pretty excited about it. The next thing I noticed was my hair was growing faster. I didn't measure but feel convinced that I experienced faster hair growth than I would have had I not been taking it. About 6-8 weeks into taking this collagen twice a day I noticed my lash growth was unreal. They were considerably longer and much fuller looking...other people noticed so it wasn't just wishful thinking on my part. Lastly, I have noticed right about the 3-month mark that my skin is definitely smoother. I would say I notice about a 30% decrease in the appearance of fine lines. I haven't made any changes to my skincare routine so I can safely attribute the change to the collagen. I can't speak to any digestive benefits as I didn't suffer from any issues prior to taking this product. I truly love taking this collagen and consider it an essential part of my daily routine. Highly recommend! *EDIT 9/11/16* The last couple of months I thought I would drop down to just a single scoop serving per day and I feel that I can absolutely notice a difference in my results. My nails don't grow quite as quickly and even though my lashes still look nice, they are not quite as full looking as they were before. For me the most noticeable is my skin - it doesn't feel or look quite as plump and smooth which is a bit of a drag. Your mileage may vary, but for me I need to take this twice a day to get the results I want and to maintain them. *EDIT 10/1/17* I have faithfully been using Vital Proteins collagen since I wrote the initial review. I switched over to their marine collagen formula because I had heard from a friend the type of collagen derived from fish scales is easier to absorb in the body. I couldn't really tell if the absorption was better but after several months on the marine collagen, I can say that I did not feel I saw the same results as I did with this product. Most noticeable is that I felt my hair growth returned to what it was before collagen and my lashes weren't nearly as long and full. Kind of disappointing to be honest. The marine formula is a good product but just doesn't work for me as well as this one does. It is also more expensive and doesn't last as long as a tub of this does. I am testing out plant-based collagen so I'll see what the results are with that the next little bit. If I go back to animal-derived collagen I know I will be coming right back to this product and I won't be experimenting anymore. This has still given me the best results to date. *EDIT 12/30/18* While I really enjoy the plant-based collagen (and continue to use it) I've added this into my routine again and my results are next level and coming back so quickly, even though I haven't taken it for several months. And I'm only at 1 scoop a day so I'm excited to go back to a full serving! This is still my favorite collagen and I won't be experimenting with any others. I've found the best and plan on sticking with it!

**HONEST REVIEW** So far so good!

I always leave reviews because reviews are a huge factor for me personally when deciding to purchase a product, however not all reviews are honest, unfortunately, so I try to leave a review that is honest, even if it's not a good review.I have been taking this VP unflavored collagen peptides for about two and a half months, maybe three, and I actually can tell a difference. My hair is showing new growth, and my nails are growing faster and thicker. I am starting to notice my skin is super soft, and I swear a couple of fine lines have diminished as well (I am JUST starting to get very fine lines around my eyes). I have also noticed that when I bend my knees I do not hear the slight 'popping' sound every single time anymore. I started noticing these changes recently ... MoreI always leave reviews because reviews are a huge factor for me personally when deciding to purchase a product, however not all reviews are honest, unfortunately, so I try to leave a review that is honest, even if it's not a good review.I have been taking this VP unflavored collagen peptides for about two and a half months, maybe three, and I actually can tell a difference. My hair is showing new growth, and my nails are growing faster and thicker. I am starting to notice my skin is super soft, and I swear a couple of fine lines have diminished as well (I am JUST starting to get very fine lines around my eyes). I have also noticed that when I bend my knees I do not hear the slight 'popping' sound every single time anymore. I started noticing these changes recently so give it some time. It may take you more than one jug of this to see results, so don't look at getting results overnight or even within a week or two (except for possibly the nail growth which I noticed within approx. 2 weeks!!). I put 2 full scoops in my coffee every morning, it dissolves quickly and has absolutely no taste. I put creamer in my coffee so for those of you drinking it black, I can't comment on no taste. I just started taking the Beauty Gummies as well, I am on my first bottle (2 per day, sometimes 4) but I haven't been taking the gummies with the powder long enough to know if they gummies are making a difference. I will review those after a while of taking them. I would definitely recommend at least trying this powder though, but again recommend giving it time before you make assumptions on whether or not it works. I hope this was helpful.

Amazing for skin

3 months ago I suffered a horrible injury to my lower leg. Similar to a 3rd degree burn in damage, without the burn. Treatment consists of continuous wrapping, compression and time-waiting for new tissue to regenerate. 2 months ago I started taking the Original Collagen Peptides, hoping maybe that would help. Help is an understatement. My healing has exceeded all expectations. My wound care nurses say that I should be healed up in 2-3 weeks, rather than the 3-4 more months originally estimated! Since I'm post menopausal as well, I'd noticed my hair had thinned considerably, and was dull and lifeless. In the 2 months of daily use my hair has thickened up and is so shiny. A lot less hair in my hairbrush, too! Fine lines have plumped up and my nails are getting much ... More3 months ago I suffered a horrible injury to my lower leg. Similar to a 3rd degree burn in damage, without the burn. Treatment consists of continuous wrapping, compression and time-waiting for new tissue to regenerate. 2 months ago I started taking the Original Collagen Peptides, hoping maybe that would help. Help is an understatement. My healing has exceeded all expectations. My wound care nurses say that I should be healed up in 2-3 weeks, rather than the 3-4 more months originally estimated! Since I'm post menopausal as well, I'd noticed my hair had thinned considerably, and was dull and lifeless. In the 2 months of daily use my hair has thickened up and is so shiny. A lot less hair in my hairbrush, too! Fine lines have plumped up and my nails are getting much stronger, definitely an added benefit.I am absolutely amazed at how this product has helped me. The long, painful (and expensive!) healing process has been aided by the couple of scoops of collagen powder I add to my morning coffee. I literally see the results every time the bandages are changed, it's just amazing. Thank you so much for providing a natural supplement that has helped to improve not only my physical health but my emotional well being. 3 months of 2/week therapy and 24 hrs a day bandaging is not easy, so being able to cut my healing time in half-simply incredible. I tell everyone how amazing this product is, and you've now got a customer for life.

Average Protein Powder - Taste Could Be Better

I grabbed this product hoping for a bit of a better experience from other protein powders and as a supplement for better nails and skin. It provides 8 out of 9 essential amino acids which is impressive, and the 18g of protein is decent for an average protein drink. I also really like that the ingredient list is rather simple. However, I think I oversold it in my head, though, because I was really hoping that the vanilla flavor ("Madagascar vanilla flavor") would be much better than the other vanilla options on the market. Unfortunately, it's the same flavor profile, which is a bit of a let down.I tried this per the directions on the back: 2 scoops in 8oz of water. Perhaps I should include this in a shake or juice for better performance. What I do like about it is ... MoreI grabbed this product hoping for a bit of a better experience from other protein powders and as a supplement for better nails and skin. It provides 8 out of 9 essential amino acids which is impressive, and the 18g of protein is decent for an average protein drink. I also really like that the ingredient list is rather simple. However, I think I oversold it in my head, though, because I was really hoping that the vanilla flavor ("Madagascar vanilla flavor") would be much better than the other vanilla options on the market. Unfortunately, it's the same flavor profile, which is a bit of a let down.I tried this per the directions on the back: 2 scoops in 8oz of water. Perhaps I should include this in a shake or juice for better performance. What I do like about it is that the powder easily dissolves fully--you don't usually see that with other protein powders, and I suspect that it's because there's no dairy or gluten and it's so finely ground. It's still has a bit of grainy texture after being dissolved, which is why I'd recommend using this in a creamier shake or a toothier juice. But where other powders will clump or are hard to dissolve (or fall out of suspension) this one does not--good marks for that. Overall, it's not quite what I had in mind, but I think that for those that are looking to boost their collagen intake, this is not a bad product.

Collagen peptides

Don't normally do reviews. I've tried some other brands collagen supplements some powder, liquids, capsules gave them all long enough time , but never noticed any reall difference, i saw that vital proteins had very good reviwes, so thought i'd give them a go. For me the main reason to try collagen supplement was my skin, having gone through the menopause (now post menopause) my skin complexion was just looking awful, so dull, dry/ dehydrated, etc. I've already finished my first pot of collagen pepitides( blue one) just started 2nd one , ive noticed such a difference, my face looks much more even toned, clearer , more hydrated l& healthy looking, i've even purchased marine one for extra boost. I put 1 scoop in my tea/coffee morning & evening ( bovine collagen) & 1 ... MoreDon't normally do reviews. I've tried some other brands collagen supplements some powder, liquids, capsules gave them all long enough time , but never noticed any reall difference, i saw that vital proteins had very good reviwes, so thought i'd give them a go. For me the main reason to try collagen supplement was my skin, having gone through the menopause (now post menopause) my skin complexion was just looking awful, so dull, dry/ dehydrated, etc. I've already finished my first pot of collagen pepitides( blue one) just started 2nd one , ive noticed such a difference, my face looks much more even toned, clearer , more hydrated l& healthy looking, i've even purchased marine one for extra boost. I put 1 scoop in my tea/coffee morning & evening ( bovine collagen) & 1 of marine in tea/ coffee. Not tried it in cold drinks so don't know how it mixes , but not had an issues with it dissolving in hot or mixing in blended smoothies. The marine does have much more of a smell , but i haven't noticed any lingering smell or bad taste at all in my drink , hasnt upset my stomache either which is good. I don't expect miracles going to bed at 55 & waking up looking like 18 again lol, but i'm pleased with the results i've seen so far . Not everyone is going to like the product for different reasons or results may take longer , but these have worked for me. This is my honest personal review

Excited, but also a little disappointed..

I've recently transitioned to a keto diet and feel great. I've heard a lot of good things about collagen and was recommended this brand, so I just grabbed a 20oz from Target.I'm sure I'll get the amazing benefits of the collagen but I feel like I need to address 2 issues I've ran into that left me rather disappointed.1- I thought I was getting the tub with Hyaluronic Acid & Vitamin C but upon closer inspection, the tub I purchased did not include these. I take responsibility as I was excited and didn't check at the store but only until I returned home. Feels like I wasted $$$ when I was hoping for the additional ingredients, as the benefits for those are great.2- The no scoop thing is frustrating. Every powdered supplement I've ever taken has had a scoop to ... MoreI've recently transitioned to a keto diet and feel great. I've heard a lot of good things about collagen and was recommended this brand, so I just grabbed a 20oz from Target.I'm sure I'll get the amazing benefits of the collagen but I feel like I need to address 2 issues I've ran into that left me rather disappointed.1- I thought I was getting the tub with Hyaluronic Acid & Vitamin C but upon closer inspection, the tub I purchased did not include these. I take responsibility as I was excited and didn't check at the store but only until I returned home. Feels like I wasted $$$ when I was hoping for the additional ingredients, as the benefits for those are great.2- The no scoop thing is frustrating. Every powdered supplement I've ever taken has had a scoop to make getting my servings in much simpler/easier/quicker, especially when you're new to a new supplement. I've read the reasoning behind this (sustainability) and it's a little laughable to mention cutting out the plastic of the scoop, when the entire tub is made of plastic....? Surely an alternative could have been come up with, rather than disposing of the useful tool that is generally expected with this product.. As the company, you can do whatever you'd like, for whatever reason - it's your company/product.. and as a consumer, I can spend my money on a product that meets my expectations. I'm excited for the benefits I'll receive by supplementing collagen but will definitely try a different brand when this tub is empty.

Great Quality Product and hoping for good results!!

I have only been using the Collagen Peptides powder for a few weeks now. In my opinion it’s too early to tell whether I am seeing any positive results. I previously tried marine capsules from another company and found I had an allergic reaction to the shellfish hence why I started to look for another form of collagen. I was really pleased when I found this company and read some of the reviews. I am really hopeful for success as the quality of the product is evident and it mixes well as stated in the product guide. I’m not overly sensitive to strong tastes or smells but I personally notice the ‘bovine’ smell of the powder and also the taste in cold liquids in particular. It is not unpleasant but I have tried various hot and cold liquids to mask the smell. I find the ... MoreI have only been using the Collagen Peptides powder for a few weeks now. In my opinion it’s too early to tell whether I am seeing any positive results. I previously tried marine capsules from another company and found I had an allergic reaction to the shellfish hence why I started to look for another form of collagen. I was really pleased when I found this company and read some of the reviews. I am really hopeful for success as the quality of the product is evident and it mixes well as stated in the product guide. I’m not overly sensitive to strong tastes or smells but I personally notice the ‘bovine’ smell of the powder and also the taste in cold liquids in particular. It is not unpleasant but I have tried various hot and cold liquids to mask the smell. I find the powder mixes better in hot liquids and I have found my favourite to be Bovril…not surprisingly! And I do not notice the smell or taste at all…just Bovril! I have high hopes for the powder as I have a longstanding back and knee injury and hope that it will help with joint pain. I also have arthritis in both knees as a result of surgery for these injuries. The company are amazing and customer services are super. I recently had a live chat to query some detail between the powder versus capsules and the operator was very helpful…thanks so much! I intend to persevere and give the powder at least 6 months to hopefully see results…so fingers crossed! I am definitely positive and reassured by other people’s reviews and the quality of this product and the company’s customer services. Thanks so much! :)

Ive had great results so far (:

It’s officially been 2 weeks since I started incorporating this into my everyday drink (whether it’s tea, a chai latte, or coconut water). I first bought this on February 1st 2023 and started it that same day. It’s now February 16 2023 and I have seen some improvement, mainly on my skin but I some on my hair. First, I will make note of the fact that I have changed my way of living a lot since the first 2021 pictures. I use shampoo and conditioners that are actually for my hair type and texture, I also use genuine skincare products to repair my skin barrier, and I eat a lot better (any by “better” I just mean no longer eating fast food and limiting my soda intake). I also take vitamins on top of this collagen now! I take Iron, Vitamin D, Biotin, Maca Root, and ... MoreIt’s officially been 2 weeks since I started incorporating this into my everyday drink (whether it’s tea, a chai latte, or coconut water). I first bought this on February 1st 2023 and started it that same day. It’s now February 16 2023 and I have seen some improvement, mainly on my skin but I some on my hair. First, I will make note of the fact that I have changed my way of living a lot since the first 2021 pictures. I use shampoo and conditioners that are actually for my hair type and texture, I also use genuine skincare products to repair my skin barrier, and I eat a lot better (any by “better” I just mean no longer eating fast food and limiting my soda intake). I also take vitamins on top of this collagen now! I take Iron, Vitamin D, Biotin, Maca Root, and Fenugreek (the maca root and fenugreek I take a couple times week though not every day like the others). Even with the progress I’ve made with switching to genuine beauty products, eating better, and taking vitamins, this collagen has added that umph or that “bounce” I was looking for in both my skin and hair. See, I have curly hair but I have low density hair and I also have fine hair strands (lucky me😒) so I have ALWAYS struggled with giving my hair that extra support in growth and the retention of breakage. It wasn’t until last year when I realized that the most support I can give my hair and body is internally, not externally. So I searched and searched and searched for things that can give my body nutrients to strengthen it. I came across collagen and decided to give it a try and boy am I so happy I did! I don’t really struggle with acne or overall face concerns except dullness. Collagen has truly given my skin that glow people spend thousands of $$ to achieve. It has given my hair that fluidity and bounce I have been chasing my entire life, and I also just feel better overall. I saldo struggle with joint pain and I haven’t really seen much improvement in that department but I’ve also only been taking collagen for two weeks lol! In the pictures I have attached, the first two from 2021 are of my hair dry and styled and the other was when my hair was still wet. The third picture of me in the car with a brown sweater on is the month before I started taking collagen and the other two pictures I included are of this month February 2022 when I started taking it. One of my hair dry and styled and the other wet (so you can compare). I definitely see a difference and I am so incredibly happy with it. I’ll continue to incorporate collagen into my every day drinks and come back to give an update when it’s been almost two months. BTW, I got the original unflavored option (not the unflavored vitamin C). It doesn’t really taste like anything but it does at the same time, idk how to describe it?? It’s like powdered milk but much more diluted taste than that😆 I usually mix it in with my chai tea or with my coconut water. Because my coconut water is refrigerated, I pour a bit into a serpeare cup and warm it up in the microwave! That way I can mix in the collagen powder without risking any clumps forming in the cold coconut water(:

Rehabbing Knee Damage

I was diagnosed with a medial meniscus tear 2 months ago, and asked my orthopedic surgeon about my options. The tear was small, and in an area he described as having good blood supply, and that there was a chance it could heal on its' own if I avoided certain activities and worked on strengthening muscles around the knee. I asked him about using collagen peptides, and he replied: "It couldn't hurt". I am 2 months into these efforts and using this product 1-2 times daily. I am convinced it is helping, and my doctor agrees that it is likely contributing to improvements. The soreness, clicking and adhesions in my knee are nearly gone. I will continue using this product indefinitely as I am a very active 63 and want to keep skiing, mountain biking, off-road motorcycling ... MoreI was diagnosed with a medial meniscus tear 2 months ago, and asked my orthopedic surgeon about my options. The tear was small, and in an area he described as having good blood supply, and that there was a chance it could heal on its' own if I avoided certain activities and worked on strengthening muscles around the knee. I asked him about using collagen peptides, and he replied: "It couldn't hurt". I am 2 months into these efforts and using this product 1-2 times daily. I am convinced it is helping, and my doctor agrees that it is likely contributing to improvements. The soreness, clicking and adhesions in my knee are nearly gone. I will continue using this product indefinitely as I am a very active 63 and want to keep skiing, mountain biking, off-road motorcycling and hiking as long as possible. Some other things: While the powder is fairly neutral in flavor, there is a slight "cooked" taste to it. Not unpleasant, but it's there. I use it mixed in plain water or in my morning coffee. I also drink a tablespoon of ACV in 12 oz of water each morning, and put a scoop of this powder in it once. NOT recommended. The acid immediately turned the power into a gelatinous goo. I imagine the same might occur in other acidic beverages. My biggest gripe?: My hair and nails are growing crazy fast. I actually have begun cutting my hair much shorter to avoid bi-weekly trips to the barber, and I find myself cutting my nails every 5-7 days as opposed to about every 10 days as before. It works for me. Hopefully you will find some benefits from it too.