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Improve your skin, joints and more with our top picks for collagen powders.
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Collagen is the “it” ingredient these days.
So, which collagen powder should you take if you want to add a collagen supplement to your regimen?
Here, we’ve compiled a list of the best collagen powders.
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Thento finalize our listwe asked a dietitian to weigh in.
What Is Collagen?
Collagen brings strength, structure and elasticity to our connective tissues, tendons, ligaments, bones and skin.
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But as we age, our body becomes less efficient at producing collagen.
While a total of 28 types of collagen have been discovered, five are the most common.
This form of collagen is in the skin, bone, teeth, tendons, ligaments and organs.
jot down IV is in the epithelial tissue layers, which cover body surfaces and line body cavities.
There arefoods that are naturally rich in collagen.
And there areother forms of collagen supplements, like capsules and liquid.
Instead, these products comprise other ingredients that stimulate collagen production.
But arguably, the most popular way to up your collagen intake is with a collagen powder.
Because collagen protein powders are considered supplements, they aren’t closely regulated by the government.
Products that pass their standards are allowed to display that fact on their packaging.
When it comes to collagen, though, we found that NSF seems to do the most testing.
USP didn’t have any collagen products listed as tested by them on their website.
What to know:The canisters are filled by weight and might look like they’re not full.
Vital Proteins is made from grass-fed, pasture-raised cows, paleo-friendly, and Whole30-approved.
When we drank it plain in water, we noticed a slight taste.
Vital Proteins Original Collagen Peptides contains no artificial additives or sweeteners.
This product is also independently verified by NSF.
A serving also provides a healthy dose of probiotics.
A single serving also delivers 1.5 billion CFU probiotics.
And this particular product from Garden of Life is NSF-certified.
Both are unflavored and can be stirred into hot or cold beverages or mixed or sprinkled onto other foods.
There’s just one ingredientbovine collagenand nothing more added.
Keto, paleo, and Whole30-approved, this collagen protein is undetectable and has no odor or taste.
It’s also hydrolyzed (so it dissolves easily!)
and is independently verified by NSF.
The flavor was barely noticeable in plain water, and in flavored drinks, it was undetectable.
They also offer military and first responders a discount when purchasing their products.
What to know:There is a slight taste.
Calling athletes and weekend warriors alike … Momentous is a brand designed for athletes and other highly active individuals.
Thanks to the ultra-fine powder, the collagen dissolved easily in cold and hot liquids.
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Momentous Collagen Peptides Powder is also NSF-certifiedas are the others on this listand is independently verified by Informed Sport.
It’s available in a canister or single-serve sticks.
What to know:It’s pricey for a two-week supply.
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It comes in three flavorsLavender Lemon, Tropical Hibiscus and Strawberry Lemonin a canister or single-serve sticks.
We couldn’t detect any collagen flavor.
The powder also dissolved nicely in cold water; only a few stubborn clumps didn’t fully dissolve.
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And remember, Vital Proteins' products are NSF-certified.
If the powder is easy to mix in either temperature, it’s been fully hydrolyzed.
Hydrolyzed collagen has been shown to have anti-aging benefits when it comes to skin.
Remember, this is the collagen found in cartilage.
What’s the best key in of collagen?
The most common supplements available are types I, II and III or a blend of these.
Who shouldn’t take collagen?
Are there any side effects to taking collagen supplements?
Some people may experience digestive issues like bloating or heartburn.
She regularly stirs collagen into her coffee, smoothies and matcha lattes.
To finalize her list, she relied on her personal experience testing collagen powders.
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