Comments on: What Is Collagen Powder (& How to Use It)

By: Jamie Larrison

Jamie Larrison — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 05:33:43 +0000

In reply to Jenny. Both are good, Katie just likes to give multiple options for people to choose from.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 21:41:40 +0000

Thanks for all your great work. I remember reading this post several years ago and you were recommending Great Lakes powder. Is there an important reason why you switched to recommending Vital Proteins instead? Is Great Lakes no longer as good/reliable as before?

By: Kadie

Kadie — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:38:26 +0000

In reply to Jess Humphrey. I just started taking a collagen peptide supplement today but noticed the arginine on the container and through google found this post. I just took 3000 mg of lysine to be safe. I know the beauty loaded teas that are popular right now have collagen in them. The few that I have had haven’t caused any reaction I can remember but now I’m worried I may get a cold sore.

By: Tanya

Tanya — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 22:05:05 +0000

In reply to Carla. I am wondering if I could do the gaps diet and instead of drinking the broth substitute it with collagen? I cant choke down bone broth and I am looking for an alternative. Also, foss your cookbook have GAPS recipes for the various stages?

By: Katie Wells

Katie Wells — Sat, 18 Jul 2020 13:53:28 +0000

In reply to Sydney. Vital proteins also has a marine collagen.

By: Raquel

Raquel — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 15:57:06 +0000

In reply to Sydney.

Hi Sydney,

I only last week noticed that on the Amazon page for Garden of Life’s collagen among the question section they seem to source from small farms in Germany. See company statement below:

“Our Grass Fed Collagen Peptides are manufactured in the U.S.A. and we are currently sourcing our collagen from small farms in Germany. We went to Europe because GMOs are not allowed and the herds are much smaller and more traceable. In addition, they have strictly enforced guidelines regarding animal welfare and humane practices.”

I purchased this product and it is great quality, and I am completely happy to use it after using Vital Proteins for years. I have been using it in coffee every morning and it dissolves fine with no taste, I won’t be going back.

I have written to Vital Proteins several times to address the issue of Brazilian sourcing and the company’s potential impact on the Amazon destruction but I have never received a response.

Here is the link in case you’d like to try the Garden of Life product.

https://www.amazon.com/Garden-Life-Collagen-Peptides-Joints/dp/B07K4SK9SY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=86d2e5e8f659177f01428d772b51d69a&language=en_US

By: Sydney

Sydney — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 19:11:25 +0000

In reply to Raquel. That's such an important consideration! What have you found out?

By: Sydney

Sydney — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 19:09:07 +0000

Hi, thanks for this article. I am wondering if you can recommend collagen sourced from fish? The two recommendations above are sourced from cows. Thanks

By: Debbie

Debbie — Fri, 08 May 2020 03:32:32 +0000

I add 10 grams of gelatin in my morning oats to thicken it and add the additional health benefits to my diet. I also enjoy a greens and collagen drink loaded with stevia and cocoa powder in the afternoon for a delicious nutritious treat.

By: Jill West

Jill West — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 18:16:07 +0000

In reply to Natalie. Are collagen peptides safe while breastfeeding? I can’t seem to find an answer that I trust. Thank you!

By: Lexi

Lexi — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 12:55:41 +0000

When I put collagen into my coffee it creates a foam on top. Do you know if there is collagen in that? I only ask because it tends to stick to the side of the cup as I drink and I want to make sure I don’t end up wasting valuable collagen. Sometimes I scoop it out with a spoon.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 16:58:53 +0000

In reply to Rebecca. I always put in my cold brew coffee, it does NOT clump. A quick shake and its entirely blended!

By: Ann

Ann — Sat, 21 Dec 2019 04:52:02 +0000

Dear Katie,
Under the section of ‘Gelatin Powder Uses’ and referring to the ‘downside of gelatin powder’ – I found the easiest and quickest way to dissolve gelatin is to place your amount of powder in a small amount of cold water, wait till the grains swell, (not long) and then add the required warm to hot fluid. Cuts dissolving time dramatically.
An alternative to using (gelatin) is AgarAgar which is made from sea plants. One has to cook it though for about 10 minutes but the big advantage is it sets without needing refrigeration. However some foods such as pineapple and kiwi fruit must be cooked first before setting with AgarAgar. Where I live it costs near $20 for a 25G/1 ounce packet from a Pharmacy, but only about $3 from an Asian grocery store. A little goes a long way. Medical use for AgarAgar is what a lot of cultures are grown in. I am not sure of the health benefits compared to Bone broth/animal gelatin.
Thank you for all you do.

By: Phill

Phill — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 20:12:15 +0000

In reply to neville. I also want to know this, but can't find a study or explanation on why it can or can't be combined. Does anyone actually know if we can combine glutamine with collagen powder?

By: Gabrielle

Gabrielle — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 21:02:21 +0000

I’ve read heating collagen like in my coffee, destroys the benefits!?

By: linda nugent

linda nugent — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 02:26:00 +0000

In reply to Shaishannah. hi i am in UK, just take a look online there are loads of vegan collagens.

By: Raquel

Raquel — Sun, 29 Sep 2019 01:38:13 +0000

Hi everyone,
I have used Vital Proteins for a few years now, but with the ongoing destruction of the Amazon, I am really attempting to not support the cattle industry in Brazil. Is anyone aware of a bovine collagen protein that is not produced in Brazil? Primal Kitchen claims their product is from South America, but I presume that means Brazil as well. I am of course aware of marine collagen, but it is much more costly. Any information you have would be appreciated, as I would like to continue using collagen as a supplement. Thank you!

By: Mohammed Adel

Mohammed Adel — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 18:48:28 +0000

Marine Collagen Hydrolysate makes clumps when it dissolved in cold water is there any way to prevent these clumps?

By: Shaishannah

Shaishannah — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 07:31:46 +0000

In reply to Bailey. Thanks but I've looked on their website and they don't have a Vegan Collagen. Plus I'm in the UK. I'll keep looking ?

By: Bailey

Bailey — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 13:20:27 +0000

In reply to Shaishannah. You can find marine collagen. Vital Proteins is one brand that carries it.