Considering taking Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides as part of your wellness routine? Here we will examine the ingredients of this popular brand and I'll share my go-to collagen routine.
If you are not familiar with what Collagen is, read my post titled Should You Take a Collagen Supplement? There you'll find helpful information regarding what collagen is, a list of different foods containing collagen, and information about the different types of supplements. You'll also find various studies summarized that have found several positive outcomes from collagen supplementation.
Product Details
This product has just one single ingredient: bovine collagen peptides powder. Collagen Peptides are made from pasture-raised bovine hides.According to their website, "The hides are first cleaned and soaked in hot water to remove the fat. They are then soaked in an alkaline or acid solution to facilitate the release of collagen. After, the hides are cooked in water with a temperature that fluctuates up to 190 degrees, to extract the collagen from the hides."
Serving Size
Every collagen powder product will have different serving sizes on their product labels. The serving size for Vital Proteins brand is 4 tablespoons. Do we really know the recommendations for daily consumption of collagen peptides? Unfortunately, no. There is currently no recommended daily intake of collagen, which makes it hard to know if we are currently consuming too little, too much, or just enough.
Who Could Benefit from the Addition of Collagen
The body's collagen productions naturally decline as we age. Additionally, each time you exercise you stress your joints and bones. Collagen peptides appear to act by stimulating collagen production and driving oral tolerance. Collagen peptide supplementation supports people who are regularly exercising and especially benefits those with joint discomfort.Collagen peptides support bone healthy by simultaneously reducing bone breakdown and promoting the function of bone-forming osteoblasts.
If you are someone who struggles to meet your general protein needs, a collagen supplement may be a helpful tool. This could also be helpful for individuals undergoing cancer treatment. It could also be helpful for children that are picky eaters that often struggle to meet their protein goals.
If you are struggling with a skin condition or joint pain and nothing else has worked, ask your healthcare provider about an ingestible collagen supplement. While research has not made firm conclusions about them on skin and joint health in humans, it may not hurt to try.
How to Take Collagen Peptides
Collagen supplements are often flavorless and dissolve easily. This makes it easy to add to hot or cold liquids or other foods and beverages for extra protein. I add it to my morning cup of coffee and like that I get a protein boost so easily. You could also add it to your oatmeal, protein shake or smoothie -so easy!
Other Key Points
- Collagen is not a protein substitute and should be taken over and above your protein needs.
- When choosing a collagen product always consider the grams of collagen, the source, and the efficacy of the dose.
Again, please read Should You Take a Collagen Supplement for more in-depth information about collagen supplements in general.
