Sports ResearchCollagen Peptides for Women & Men, Unflavored, 16 oz., Hydrolyzed Type 1 & 3 Collagen Powder Protein Supplement for Healthy Skin, Nails, Bones & Joints

I’ve been using Sports Research Collagen Peptides for a while now, and I can confidently say it’s one of the best collagen supplements out there. The powder dissolves easily in both hot and cold liquids, making it effortless to mix into my morning coffee, shakes, or even plain water. Unlike some other brands, this one is completely tasteless and doesn’t leave any weird texture or aftertaste.What I love most is the noticeable improvement in my joint health, skin elasticity, and muscle recovery. As someone who stays active and works out regularly, I was looking for a high-quality collagen supplement to support my fitness goals, and this has definitely made a difference. My joints feel less stiff, my skin looks healthier, and I’ve noticed better recovery after workouts.

This is a great Collagen Peptide powder. It has no flavor. It mixes in my yogurt without any difference in texture or taste. It doesn't seem to upset my stomach and easy to digest. I've only been taking it for just under a month so I can't see any difference in my nails but hoping to before too much longer. It has a scoop to make it easy to measure. This is free of a lot of the nasty stuff you don't want in your food products. I think it is of high quality. I recommend this product to anyone looking for a quality made collagen peptide powder product.

The media could not be loaded. I bought these Collagen Peptides to improve my skin elasticity from the inside out. After two months, I find it very easy to mix into drinks, especially water. There’s no strong taste compared to other protein powders, which makes it simple to drink. If you’re worried about flavor, add it to water with a water enhancer. I add blueberry water enhancer just so it tastes like juice (photo below). Just a personal preference. There's really not much flavor to it with one scoop which is perfect! It doesn’t upset my stomach at all. It takes about 2-3 minutes for the collagen to settle after mixing.One thing I didn’t like was how hard it was to find the scooper. I thought it didn’t come with one until I dug halfway through the bucket. You’d need to dump about half into a bowl to get it! The amino acid profile is nice for skin repair and rejuvenation, and my skin feels less dry already. I am hoping for elasticity benefits further down the line so I will stick to it for now. I got the subscription discount so $53-54 every 3 months averages to less than $20 a month which seems worth it to me.

We've used this product for about 4 months, recently ran out, grabbed a different product at the grocery store (Vital Proteins), and began to compare the two. Now, I'm trying a third one by Zhou.<<Product Quality>>:SR & VP powders had the same look (very fine granules), taste (no detectable taste), and both dissolved quickly into coffee.Zhou: Much more "fine" - like the consistency of baking powder. Did not dissolve quickly, clumped on top and left clumps in the coffee; needed to be stirred vigorously - and for quite awhile.<<Taste>>:SR & VP: Have NO taste or smell - you cannot detect it in your coffee.Zhou: Has no taste - however - it sticks to your tongue - there's definitely a weird residue on my tongue/in my mouth as I drink it. :(. Leaves a visible film on top of your coffee.<<Detectable Benefits>>:Nails: Just as brittle and awful as ever. I have no detectable improvement after 4 mo of collagen use.Hair: No detectable regrowth or reversal of hair loss. The loss continues - there is no magic cure.Joint Pain: My spouse was hoping it would improve back pain - collagen has not done that for him. I have shoulder issues, and it has not prevented or improved my mild rotator cuff injury.Skin: Collagen might have minor benefits to skin, but my guess is you'd have to consume gallons of it to see actual improvement. It is not the fountain of youth! I stopped using my Retin A while taking the collagen to see if there have been any slight improvements in my skin tone/condition - and fine lines seem to have increased, not improved. Back on Retin A - where there are actual results. :)Muscle tone/strength: Jury is out on this, as gym visits have been limited due to the pandemic.Weightloss: We have both lost significant weight while using collagen peptide powders - however - we are also cutting out carbs and committed to intermittent fasting.Arthritis: I have the early stages of arthritis. I haven't had a flare up in about 7-8 months now, but cannot be sure it's due to this supplement. I hope that it is - then that, alone, would make this worth it.Label comparison: Look closely at my photo, and compare.1. VP has 19 amino acids, SR & Zhou have 18.2. They all seem to be sourced OUTSIDE of the U.S. (Brazil, EU, New Zealand, Argentina)- don't be fooled by the claims of being made in the USA, they are ASSEMBLED, perhaps tested, in the U.S. - but the product COMES from overseas.3. VP has Hyaluronic Acid - the others do not list it on their labels.Recommendations:- I would choose VP, although more expensive, because of the inclusion of HA (hyaluronic acid) - which has numerous documented benefits (and I've seen it restore mobility to our dog) - and will be going back to that brand.- I like SR, but would place it 2nd to Vital Proteins- I do not recommend Zhou brand due to the strange residue it leaves in the mouth when you drink it, but if that's not a problem for you, it is somewhat equal to SR.**Do I think taking collagen products is worth it? Sure - even if it's a placebo effect. If you feel better about yourself, then that's a benefit. Do I think collagen is a fountain of youth? No.The contents are harmless (unless you're allergic) - so it's worth continuing to see if benefits begin to emerge over time, but we have not experienced overwhelming benefits in 4 months of use.