Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Powder, Unflavored, 19.3 oz

Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides is an unflavored bovine collagen powder from Vital Proteins, sold in a 19.3 oz container with a Supplement Facts panel. The only ingredient is collagen peptides, meant to be stirred into a drink.

Who it suits

It fits people who want to add protein to coffee or smoothies without flavor or sweeteners. Collagen is an incomplete protein, so it should not replace complete proteins. For a complete protein shake, look at Naked Whey Grass-Fed or browse our protein powders and shakes.

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Key facts

• Each 4 tbsp (20 g) serving lists 20 g of collagen peptides from bovine, 18 g of protein and 70 calories, about 28 servings per container (Vital Proteins)
• The label notes that collagen peptides are an incomplete protein (Vital Proteins)
• Carries a gluten free mark; mix 4 level tbsp into 8 fl oz of liquid (Vital Proteins)
• The brand says this size comes in a paperboard canister with about 90% less plastic (Vital Proteins)

What reviewers say

BarBend reported that the powder has no taste in coffee and dissolves easily in hot or cold drinks, but listed the price and the fact that it is not vegan or vegetarian as downsides. Fortune found it fits easily into daily coffee but costs more than other collagens it tried.

Pros and cons

• Pro: One ingredient, no flavor or sweetener
• Pro: Dissolves in hot and cold liquids
• Con: Incomplete protein
• Con: Costs more than other collagens, per Fortune

Cautions

• Made in a facility that processes milk, fish and tree nuts.
• Bovine source; not suitable for vegans or vegetarians.
• Collagen is an incomplete protein and should not be your only protein source.
• Talk to your doctor before starting a new supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, take medication or have a health condition.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.