Great Lakes Gelatin Collagen Hydrolysate, Grass-Fed Bovine Hydrolysed Collagen Peptides Protein Powder Supplement, Unflavoured, 454g Can (454g, Can)

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Digestive enzymes. Some collagen powders also contain digestive enzymes. In general, digestive enzymes provide no benefit to healthy people, and only specific enzymes help people with specific conditions when eating specific foods. While they are generally seen as safe, some people do experience unwanted digestive side effects, so it’s something to be aware of and possibly avoid. Her main emphasis on recommending it to us was the benefits that my elderly mother would get from it (since collagen helps a great deal with skin, hair and joints), but as she talked on, I realized how much I also would benefit from it, if it did in fact work for me as well as it was obviously working for her. Shin, J. W., Kwon, S. H., Choi, J. Y., et al. Molecular mechanisms of dermal aging and antiaging approaches. International journal of molecular sciences. 20(9), 2126. doi:10.3390/ijms20092126

Benefit-led products: Great Lakes Wellness has a unique pro-aging stance that embodies the company’s expanded focus on overall wellness and benefit-led products. Bakilan F, Armagan O, Ozgen M, et al. Effects of Native Type II Collagen Treatment on Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. The Eurasian Journal of Medicine. 2016;48(2):95-101. It contains 15 grams of protein from a mix of collagen peptides from grass-fed bovine and FORTIGEL collagen hydrolysate. FORTIGEL, a specific type of collagen peptide, has been shown to stimulate collagen production in tendons and reduce knee and joint pain in healthy athletes. It has no added sugar, is gluten-free, and contains 50% of your daily vitamin C needs to support collagen production. It does contain a small amount of sodium, which may be helpful to replace some of the sodium lost in sweat. Since this collagen powder is designed for athletes, the recommended serving suggestion is specific to take one hour before exercise for best results, or taken on rest days. Below is a video with one of my favorite online natural health gurus, Dr. Axe – he explains (very aptly) what collagen hydrolysate is all about and how it is beneficial to your health. (As a note, Great Lakes has all of the points that he lists in the video, that you should be looking for in a collagen supplement.) My StoryEdakkanambeth V, J., Bauer, B. A., & Hurt, R. T. Over-the-counter enzyme supplements: What a clinician needs to know. Mayo Clinic proceedings, 89(9), 1307–1312. doi:10.1016/j.mayocp.2014.05.015 Recommended Uses:Great Lakes Collagen will easily dissolve in your favourite beverages such as coffee, tea, juice or a smoothie. It is essential to carefully read the ingredient list and nutrition facts panel of a supplement to know which ingredients and how much of each ingredient is included relative to the recommended daily value of that ingredient. Please bring the supplement label to a healthcare provider to review the different ingredients contained in the supplement and any potential interactions between these ingredients and other supplements and medications you are taking. Supplements that are third-party tested are sent to a lab where they are tested to ensure they contain what they say they contain and are not contaminated with specific high-risk, common contaminants. However, it’s important to note: Momentous Collagen Peptides is a good choice for both active people and competitive athletes. It’s NSF Certified for Sport, a rigorous third-party certification that ensures the supplement contains what the label says (with no hidden extras) and doesn’t contain any substances that are banned by sport. It’s also certified by Informed Sport, another third-party testing company that tests for over 250 substances banned by sport.

Khatri M, Naughton RJ, Clifford T, et al. The effects of collagen peptide supplementation on body composition, collagen synthesis, and recovery from joint injury and exercise: a systematic review. Amino Acids. 2021;53(10):1493-1506.

It’s unflavored, so it can be mixed into coffee, smoothies, sports drinks, or any other liquid of choice. Some may notice a mineral-like taste, particularly when mixed into just plain, cold water. Like other products on our list, it dissolves better in warm or hot beverages compared to cold. Alternatively, you could blend it into smoothies to help with any off-putting smell and dissolving. Interesting fact: The origin of the word, “collagen” is from two other words that together mean, “A kind of glue,” which is exactly what you could consider collagen to be to your own body – the glue that makes its structure firm and keeps it active and youthful.) supplementation provided relief from joint pain [4] Clark K, Sebastianelli W, Flechsenhaur K, et al. 24-Week Study on the Use of Collagen Hydrolysate as a Dietary Supplement in Athletes With Activity-Related Joint Pain. Current Medical Research and Opinion. 2008;24(5):1485-1496. . Another study suggested even those suffering from osteoarthritis-related discomfort could find relief with collagen [5] Bakilan F, Armagan O, Ozgen M, et al. Effects of Native Type II Collagen Treatment on Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. The Eurasian Journal of Medicine. 2016;48(2):95-101. .

Jamie Adams, MS, RDN, LDN, RYT 200, CPYT, owner of Well Nourished Mamas, and a prenatal dietitian nutritionist, and registered prenatal yoga instructor. Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides is our top choice because it is NSF certified for sport and gives you 18 g of protein with no added sugar or artificial sweeteners. It’s not only a great option for adding collagen but also gives you a good dose of protein if you’re looking to up your intake. Importantly, it’s third-party tested and NSF Certified for Sport, so you can trust that it contains what the label says and has no other harmful ingredients or contaminants. Lodish H, Berk A, Zipursky SL, et al. Molecular Cell Biology. 4th edition. New York: W. H. Freeman; 2000. Section 22.3, Collagen: The Fibrous Proteins of the Matrix.Okay, some may not worry too much about how an animal is raised and treated, though, to many more of us, it absolutely DOES make a difference. Since collagen does not need to be consumed orally, there is no established dose. The amount of collagen powder that is recommended varies by type and use. Most studies use between 5 to 15 g of collagen peptides or hydrolyzed collagen. However, lower doses (2.5 g) of specific collagen peptides Verisol has been shown to potentially offer some skin benefits. How Much Is Too Much? Pregnant and breastfeeding people. “Currently, there is limited research on the safety of taking collagen powders during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. However, at the moment there are no known side effects of using collagen powder during pregnancy or while breastfeeding,” says Adams. There are three types of collagen that might be used in collagen supplements: collagen peptides, gelatin, and raw or undenatured collagen. However, all powder supplements we came across contain collagen peptides, also known as hydrolyzed collagen. This is collagen that is broken down into smaller units (peptides) and is said to be more absorbable than raw collagen, though research to support this is limited. Ingredients and Potential Interactions However, I have found that it mixes and dissolves more easily with boiling water since it does sort of lump together a bit at first, and with hot water it tends to dissolve better than with cold.

Bolke, L., Schlippe, G., Gerß, J., & Voss, W. A collagen supplement improves skin hydration, elasticity, roughness, and density: Results of a randomized, placebo-controlled, blind study. Nutrients, 11(10), 2494. doi:10.3390/nu11102494 Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides contain types I and III collagen made from bovine hide, which is said to support skin, nail, and hair health. It contains 100% of your daily vitamin C needs, which can support collagen production, as well as hyaluronic acid, which may reduce wrinkles. This product is also gluten-free, dairy-free, and certified kosher.

Bone density in post-menopausal women. Most research on the benefits of collagen on bone density has been in animals, but one small study among post-menopausal women with decreased bone density did see a benefit to taking 5 g of collagen peptides per day. Vegans or vegetarians. Currently, the collagen powders on the market are made from animal or marine sources, so they are not appropriate for someone who avoids those foods. León-López A, Morales-Peñaloza A, Martínez-Juárez VM, et al. Hydrolyzed Collagen-Sources and Applications. Molecules. 2019;24(22):4031. Ancient Nutrition Multi Collagen Protein: We like that this product features a multi-collagen complex, 100% Daily Value of vitamin C, and has third-party testing. However, we did not like the chalky smell. Although, it did rate well for its neutral taste and smooth texture. While there’s limited data to prove the safety of collagen, its side effects are relatively mild (and are often limited to diarrhea, a feeling of fullness and skin rashes). In most adults, a collagen supplement shouldn’t pose a significant health risk.