Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Unflavoured 284 G

There is not enough scientific evidence that collagen peptides actually helps with skin, hair and nails (not sure about joints, but from my personal experience, that’s a no) but it has such a great amino acid profile , 18 g of protein, low in calories, fat, carbs and no sugar, so I just started back on them again. Bonus for no dairy or gluten. I have always used the unflavored in the blue container, but bought the chocolate this time to add to protein shakes and smoothies or maybe even coffee. You can also use in recipes. It has a pretty good chocolate flavor because it’s only made with a few ingredients: alkalized cocoa, natural flavors, sea salt and stevia. I’m not a fan of artificial sweeteners or “natural flavors “, but they aren’t really detectable. If you’re a ... MoreThere is not enough scientific evidence that collagen peptides actually helps with skin, hair and nails (not sure about joints, but from my personal experience, that’s a no) but it has such a great amino acid profile , 18 g of protein, low in calories, fat, carbs and no sugar, so I just started back on them again. Bonus for no dairy or gluten. I have always used the unflavored in the blue container, but bought the chocolate this time to add to protein shakes and smoothies or maybe even coffee. You can also use in recipes. It has a pretty good chocolate flavor because it’s only made with a few ingredients: alkalized cocoa, natural flavors, sea salt and stevia. I’m not a fan of artificial sweeteners or “natural flavors “, but they aren’t really detectable. If you’re a Vital Proteins fan and looking to get into the flavors, the chocolate is definitely worth a shot.

Caffeine content

I did not know that this had caffeine in it. I am very caffeine sensitive, even to decaf coffee or tea. I wish it has stated the caffeine content somewhere - anywhere, on the container. I normally sleep at 9pm. I started drinking this for the last three days, and I went to sleep at/after 12am. Yesterday, I drank it. I am writing this at 4:50am, and I am still not tired, nor have I slept since being alert at 7am yesterday. Something told me this drink is the reason. It did not taste bad, and dissolved relatively well. I did not use it long enough to see results. It is disappointing that products are not required to list caffeine content anywhere. I am only leaving this review for similarly caffeine-free and caffeine-sensitive folks like me, so that this does not ruin ... MoreI did not know that this had caffeine in it. I am very caffeine sensitive, even to decaf coffee or tea. I wish it has stated the caffeine content somewhere - anywhere, on the container. I normally sleep at 9pm. I started drinking this for the last three days, and I went to sleep at/after 12am. Yesterday, I drank it. I am writing this at 4:50am, and I am still not tired, nor have I slept since being alert at 7am yesterday. Something told me this drink is the reason. It did not taste bad, and dissolved relatively well. I did not use it long enough to see results. It is disappointing that products are not required to list caffeine content anywhere. I am only leaving this review for similarly caffeine-free and caffeine-sensitive folks like me, so that this does not ruin your sleep cycle.

DO NOT BUY honestly this is the most honest review

I am so upset that I brought this. It is non consumable. I have attempted to mask the "unflavoured " flavour it smells like when a baby has an infection (the exact smell my niece had when she had an infection all over her skin) I kid you not! It is a powder which was a surprise to me ! I thought it was tablets. And the powder has no scoop. I've mixes it with juice it didn't dissolve. I put it in an Earl grey tea with lemon and cinnamon to mask the taste, it was not masked at all! The spoon I stirred it with stinks. Honestly I am so upset and disappointed with this being non consumable and spending all that money I didn't have thinking I was going to get a great product.

Dissolves so well!

After I experienced some health issues, I noticed my hair, nails, and skin becoming affected negatively. My nails became more brittle, my hair drier and less full, and my skin looked dull. I had heard the benefits of collagen and began taking supplements but had issues with the taste and texture of many brands and found it difficult to work into my diet. What I love about the Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Beauty Edition is that it truly has no flavor. The formulation is so smooth and works into my drinks without ever knowing it’s there. I found hot drinks make it dissolve the best and it won’t leave any inkling that you have anything added. I found that there are even some food recipes you can add this to, if you’re not a huge fan of warm drinks or smoothies. The ... MoreAfter I experienced some health issues, I noticed my hair, nails, and skin becoming affected negatively. My nails became more brittle, my hair drier and less full, and my skin looked dull. I had heard the benefits of collagen and began taking supplements but had issues with the taste and texture of many brands and found it difficult to work into my diet. What I love about the Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Beauty Edition is that it truly has no flavor. The formulation is so smooth and works into my drinks without ever knowing it’s there. I found hot drinks make it dissolve the best and it won’t leave any inkling that you have anything added. I found that there are even some food recipes you can add this to, if you’re not a huge fan of warm drinks or smoothies. The Beauty Edition has less collagen than the original version but also has added Biotin which aids in healthy hair and nails. It also has many other vitamins and minerals to aid to your health. After a few weeks of using this consistently I found my hair looked shinier and healthier, my skin more radiant, and my nails were stronger with less breakage. It’s not a quick, overnight change but a nice addition to your daily routine that begins to show itself after some time. I both look better and feel better and will continue using these collagen proteins as an overall benefit to my health and beauty.

Do your research!

I was excited to try this as I have been hearing all of the hype about collagen peptides and the benefits. For me, skin and wrinkle smoothing sounded attractive. For others, it apparently has good results for joint pain/RA/osteo issues. I'm 36, so not quite there yet, but I do like to take good care of my skin. After researching evidence to support the benefit claims, I moved onto the Vital Proteins brand. And what I found was disappointing. They were previously in hot water for knowing heavy metal content and not providing education or product label warnings. Then I look at current 3rd party testing and while Vital Proteins definitely aren't the worst, they aren't great with their heavy metal levels. Finally, and still not quite sure what to think, I receive the ... MoreI was excited to try this as I have been hearing all of the hype about collagen peptides and the benefits. For me, skin and wrinkle smoothing sounded attractive. For others, it apparently has good results for joint pain/RA/osteo issues. I'm 36, so not quite there yet, but I do like to take good care of my skin. After researching evidence to support the benefit claims, I moved onto the Vital Proteins brand. And what I found was disappointing. They were previously in hot water for knowing heavy metal content and not providing education or product label warnings. Then I look at current 3rd party testing and while Vital Proteins definitely aren't the worst, they aren't great with their heavy metal levels. Finally, and still not quite sure what to think, I receive the package and see a California Prop 65 label on it. That was enough for me to throw it in the trash. Not all of their products test above CA's steuct heavy metal thresholds, to be fair, but this one does. With everything going into our food, medications, and who knows what else these days I really try to be more aware. If levels are high enough for a warning (but still considered "safe") I say no thanks and will go for a different brand that has cleaner ingredients. Not everything is bad, but for me the benefits didn't outweigh the risk. Perhaps someone with arthritis or joint pain would agreeably think differently. Just do your research on supplements, folks!

Does it work?

Hi all, I have been using marine collagen for 3 weeks now. I am 28 years old and suffer with a under active thyroid. 1. Does it taste fishy? tbh, initally opening the tub there was a marine smell and I think the first 3 times I took it, I could taste the smallest amount of fish. (but didnt let it bother me). After a week or so and after experimenting with my drink I found smoothies and green tea made it tastless. :-) to note: i only consume 1 scoop. i will increase in the 2nd tub. 2. consistency - slightly lumpy in a cold drink and needs a lil whisk. - dissolves immediately in hot drinks. 3. Any results - my NAILS NEVER GROW and for the first time in years I can feel strength in them. Which is a good sign. - hair - YES with thyroid my hair always sheds ... and i am ... MoreHi all, I have been using marine collagen for 3 weeks now. I am 28 years old and suffer with a under active thyroid. 1. Does it taste fishy? tbh, initally opening the tub there was a marine smell and I think the first 3 times I took it, I could taste the smallest amount of fish. (but didnt let it bother me). After a week or so and after experimenting with my drink I found smoothies and green tea made it tastless. :-) to note: i only consume 1 scoop. i will increase in the 2nd tub. 2. consistency - slightly lumpy in a cold drink and needs a lil whisk. - dissolves immediately in hot drinks. 3. Any results - my NAILS NEVER GROW and for the first time in years I can feel strength in them. Which is a good sign. - hair - YES with thyroid my hair always sheds ... and i am never able to grow it longggg. I can feel the thickness at the base of my skull, i see less hair fall too. So its all looking good. I use all of this in the combination with dr vanita rattans skin and hair products (you can kind her on youtube - mainly for skin of colour) -Skin - I am seeing fine lines, so with the above recommendations and collagen i am hoping to see a reduction and improvement. I am positive that there will be a difference. remember: take the right vitamins, rainbow diet, no processed or sugar foods, plenty of water and x2 scoops of vital proteins :-) to gain optimal results. Hope this help. I will probably come back in 2 months or so and write a new reviews. :-) Leena

Helped my pain, use oat milk for better dissolving

Ok so I don’t really ever write reviews and I can’t remember the last time I did. So I just finished my 2 pound container of the chocolate flavored collagen peptides powder which I got from Costco for a great deal by the way. Now let me say when I first started this I have been having knee pain from an old knee Injury and my right knee was really starting to hurt me again when I went jogging. I can’t believe after about three weeks to a month of drinking this every day for breakfast my knee pain has completely gone away. It is nonexistent even after a jog. I definitely feel that is from taking the collagen peptides. Second thing my face was really dry but now I noticed my face plump and not dry at all. The third thing that I would like to say for the people that are ... MoreOk so I don’t really ever write reviews and I can’t remember the last time I did. So I just finished my 2 pound container of the chocolate flavored collagen peptides powder which I got from Costco for a great deal by the way. Now let me say when I first started this I have been having knee pain from an old knee Injury and my right knee was really starting to hurt me again when I went jogging. I can’t believe after about three weeks to a month of drinking this every day for breakfast my knee pain has completely gone away. It is nonexistent even after a jog. I definitely feel that is from taking the collagen peptides. Second thing my face was really dry but now I noticed my face plump and not dry at all. The third thing that I would like to say for the people that are saying it does not dissolve if you do not have an oat Intolerance then try it with the chobani brand oat milk in extra creamy. I use A shaker cup not even a blender. And it Fully dissolves in the oat milk. One day I ran out of oat milk and I used regular whole milk and it was absolutely different. It was very foamy And it did not dissolve fully like it did in the oat milk!! I absolutely was not crazy about it. Try it with the oat milk and you will not be disappointed!!! It is so delicious velvety and creamy and I look forward to drinking it every single day for breakfast. Not to mention last but not least I have been losing a little weight as well. This stuff is worth trying!

Highly Recommend

My knees are better!!! What a difference this has made! I love the chocolate in my coffee with just a touch of honey and a bit of homemade organic coconut cream floating on top!! Mmmm Makes great hot chocolate with organic almond milk or coconut milk unsweetened with a touch of honey. Control the sugar intake and still tastes amazing! I’ve tried other chocolate collagen, and nothing tastes, as good as this! I am disappointed that I cannot get the 2 pound container at Costco anymore! Very disappointing and hard on the budget. But it is something I need for my health, so I guess I bite the bullet for now! I take four scoops a day, two in the morning and two in the afternoon. I can hike again without pain! Thank you! But please come back to Costco in Colorado Springs ... MoreMy knees are better!!! What a difference this has made! I love the chocolate in my coffee with just a touch of honey and a bit of homemade organic coconut cream floating on top!! Mmmm Makes great hot chocolate with organic almond milk or coconut milk unsweetened with a touch of honey. Control the sugar intake and still tastes amazing! I’ve tried other chocolate collagen, and nothing tastes, as good as this! I am disappointed that I cannot get the 2 pound container at Costco anymore! Very disappointing and hard on the budget. But it is something I need for my health, so I guess I bite the bullet for now! I take four scoops a day, two in the morning and two in the afternoon. I can hike again without pain! Thank you! But please come back to Costco in Colorado Springs with your 2 pound containers!

Look Young or Die Trying?

Bought the 2lb pack. Tastes great and I can feel the change on my joints (Martial Arts practitioner). Unfortunately I just noticed a P65 warning on the pack saying it contains lead, which causes cancer! I can't return it now that it's open but this will be the last time I buy it. I chose this one as it had twice the collagen of the Vital Performance (20g vs 10g) which I thought would be better suited for me but I am not sure these labels are even accurate. See picture attached comparing protein levels. Chocolate Peptides says it has 18g of protein (0% Daily Value) yet Vital Performance says it has 25g of protein (48% Daily Value). This is just misleading. If 25g of Protein = 48% DV, then 18g should be 34.5% DV.

Perfect Peptides

The delivery of the Vital Proteins powder was made in very good time. The container arrived in very good condition. The powder on first use was very good as there seemed to be no smell and it disoved easily into my bowl of porridge and sliced bananas. It's a bit too early to comment on the effectiveness of the collagen peptides as I've only been taking it for 14 days. However, I will say that it has already increased my energy levels. I've always suffered from chronic fatigue, feeling very drowsy around 2.30pm to 3.00pm and sleeping for an hour. Since taking the Vital Proteins powder this has gone. At that time of the afternoon I am now doing some drawing and painting, concentrating on decisions of tone and colour. After 2 weeks the powder has a slightly stronger ... MoreThe delivery of the Vital Proteins powder was made in very good time. The container arrived in very good condition. The powder on first use was very good as there seemed to be no smell and it disoved easily into my bowl of porridge and sliced bananas. It's a bit too early to comment on the effectiveness of the collagen peptides as I've only been taking it for 14 days. However, I will say that it has already increased my energy levels. I've always suffered from chronic fatigue, feeling very drowsy around 2.30pm to 3.00pm and sleeping for an hour. Since taking the Vital Proteins powder this has gone. At that time of the afternoon I am now doing some drawing and painting, concentrating on decisions of tone and colour. After 2 weeks the powder has a slightly stronger smell and taste and is slightly harder to disove in my porridge. This is a minor difficulty, when, after is all it is an animal derivative product and secondly offers such potential benefits. I would need to do a follow up review to say about any improvements on the osteoporosis and spondiltis in my hips and lower back. I will gladly give that 2nd review. I have also slept a lot better since taking the powder and feel more refreshed after waking and more alert. I feel I want to get on with things and move around more. Recently before this I was feeling sluggish, pinned to the armchair. So my good results so far are limited but quite wonderful. So with more energy to do my painting, I look forward to any more mprovements the powder can do on the bones in my hip and back. Thankyou Vital Proteins for putting out such a very good product. I will continue using it. All the best to the staff working so hard to provide such a good service.