Protein Essentials, Beef Gelatin: Pasture-Raised, Grass Fed (16oz)

I'm grateful that I decided to try this brand of gelatin. I'll probably be using it forever. I get 12 grams of protein for mixing it in a cup of hot broth. Not only that, but it's environmentally and humanely responsible in it's production. To me, that would be the first thing I look for in a product like this.Thing is, I kept reading that it's tasteless. And I'm not sure if it's all in my head (because I honestly picture grazing cows every time I spoon it in my cup), but I can kind of taste the beefy-ness. lol.So I stand by my five stars because thank goodness we've got this natural and ethical resource to help us be and stay healthy. I guess a suggestion would be to include a little recipe book. lol. Or if not recipes, then specific suggestions on how to use this product.I also appreciate that the company emailed and asked for my review and wanted to resolve any concerns. I think it shows commitment to the consumer and quality of product and it's just smart business.Finally, for all you Weight Watchers members (like me), it's 12 grams of protein and zero points!!! Major score.

I have had a very active life and as such, my knees and shoulders have paid the price from my time in the service, skiing injuries, martial art joint pains and a couple minor motorcycle accidents. Plus tons of minor injuries from just playing hard. A couple of years ago I changed my diet a bit to ween my body off of Celebrex, Daypro and cortisone shots on a regular basis. But, I was still taking daily does of Aleve or other OTC pain meds. At the advice of my GP, I stated on bone broth making my own for soups, (much to the disgust when making it to my wife and kids). This stuff is the bomb as well as their other products and is a lot faster to add to soups and other things without stinking up the house and is a HUGE time saver. I use this daily for a afternoon or evening meal or snack supplement with a piece of fruit or something. I keep a pouch in my EDC day bag so all I need is some boiling water when I am on the road for work. I am back to working out without pain. Sleeping...without pain. My OTC pain med intake is probably 25% of what it used to be. I just finished my first pouch and am reordering more.

I take this every day in my morning cup of coffee. It has no taste that I can tell but adds valuable nutrition. It's good for the hair, skin, nails, stomach, muscles, joints, bones,etc. It is a great source of protein and has 18 vital amino acids. I started taking it for my bones and joints, but feel much better since taking it and can see the difference in my hair, skin and nails, too, which is a bonus for me!! It can also be taken alone in hot water to make a broth drink and can be used for a meal or snack. It is great for those wishing to do a fast.

Great stuff, on my 3rd bag, will continue buying. I'd give it 5 stars but they've got some misleading info on the front. It says 12g protein on there but it's actually only 6g per serving if you look at the back. Fine with me, I don't want a lot of protein, but it shouldn't say one thing on the front and another on the back.Not a strong flavor or smell, it's mild enough I use it to put in hot tea. I haven't noticed it keeping me awake at night.

I've waited a couple of months before writing this review.I started taking this and another gelatin product at the advice of my physical therapist.I suffer from micro-seizures, one of the effects of which is my muscles tearing the connective tissue around them - mostly on a small scale.I take two level tablespoons of the other dissolved into my coffee in the morning and one rounded tablespoon of this in coffee or juice at lunch. Make sure you let it sink into the liquid fully before you try to stir it or you will end up with a layer as hard as resin on the spoon that will take hours to get off. But if it sinks on its own and then stirred well, you would never know it was there.Now, the effects. First thing I noticed was that the skin on my hands became softer. I have very dry skin, with alligator like cracked skin on my feet and scales on my elbows and dead skin on the edges of my nose. I gave up on lotions years ago. In just about a week I noticed the softness in my hands. Within a month the feet weren't perfect but the cracks were almost gone. The nose was completely normal. My left elbow held out the longest for some reason resistant to change until suddenly last week I noticed that it too was healed.My joints have never been a big issue but I'm heavy and there is one staircase I have to climb every month that always puts a lot of pressure on me and I noticed this last time that it didn't hurt at all.I had a pill to stop the heartburn from all the other pills I have to take and two weeks ago I risked stopping taking that. So far no pain.I keep my hair too short to objectively tell if it is lusher or if that is just in my mind.The label also mentions immune system, which since most of my issues are from my immune system attacking me I hope it is not ramping up. And weight management. Not sure what that means exactly but haven't noticed any change in weight or appetite.But after 2 months I feel I'm going to be on this product for a long long time. Very pleased.

This was very reasonably priced and works well without adding an off flavor. I started using it to monitor any health benefits on the first of March so the jury is still out on that aspect. In striving to detox my life, I have used it Ito make hair setting lotion and that works.UPDATE: I began to write this over a month ago and wish to add this.10 months ago I had a very bad accident and am still recouperating. My hair was falling out by the handful and nails were like cellophane.In March first I began taking 1/2 to twice a day in tea with lemon, honey and spices.My hair is no longer falling out and my nails are great. Hoping it is also aiding in healing of my bones and joints. This has been my experience just bought another package..