Bovine Collagen Peptides Powder 24oz (1.5 lbs) - Unflavored Hydrolyzed Type I & III Protein | Grass Fed, Pasture Raised | Hair, Skin, Nails & Gut | Easy to Mix | Paleo Friendly, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free

I've been testing out different brands of collagen peptides. So far I've tried Dr. Matthew, Great Lakes Wellness, Doctor's Best, and this Aspen Naturals. Dr. Matthew, Great Lakes, and this Aspen Naturals all seem close in terms of purity, taste, potency, and mixability. The Dr. Matthew and Great Lakes were the best, but they are significantly more expensive than the Aspen. The Doctor's Best collagen peptide powder was awful, and gave off a really disgusting "farm manure" smell when mixed with water. I made a spreadsheet calculating the costs of various collagen peptide brands, and at the time of this review, Aspen Naturals was significantly cheaper than almost all other brands, especially when you get the 5lb bag. It's extremely impressive that they're able to deliver this level of quality at this price point. Aspen Naturals will be my go-to collagen peptide brand for the foreseeable future.

High quality, USA-sourced collagen powder. All of the other brands I've tried have been pastured cows from South American countries, so it was nice to see a "local" option. Other than the packaging, this collagen is the best I've experienced. Blends extremely well in my morning coffee. The suggested serving size of two tablespoons is definitely noticeable (taste-wise) in my coffee, although not an unpleasant taste, but noticeable minerality and a slight saltiness. I cut it down to a heaping tablespoon and there is no taste now. I'm not using this collagen for a specific ailment/injury/etc, so I cannot speak to it's assistance in repairing and curing, but as a prophylactic supplement it's incredibly easy to use and knowing the benefits of collagen in general, I know it's helping. As for the packaging, it's not really that big of a deal. So what if it doesn't close back up, just fold it up and slap a clip on it. I agree it's less convenient than a plastic tub, but less convenient is ALL it is. It will not affect the quality of the product unless you live outside in a tent, and you put it out in the rain for fun. Often people only seek out supplements when there is already an issue, or they have done damage by overwork. I would highly recommend taking this daily, on a lower dosage than suggested, in order to maintain a level of health that will ultimately help you avoid injury. This way, the bag will last you twice as long, and your body as well as your wallet will be happy. I wanted to also mention that the company sent me a follow-up e-mail after purchase which read: "By the way, our label printer made an error, so you'll notice the package shows a weight of 24 oz. The correct product weight is 21 oz, as it is listed on the Amazon product detail page. Just wanted to let you know so you didn't think we shorted you!"

I have been using this collagen for the last couple days and I really do think it gives me more energy and my nails look really great. Jury is still out on its effects on my skin, but so far, so good. I haven't been able to find any contact info for Aspen Naturals, though. The packaging says the collagen is from "pasture-raised cows" but I'd like to verify that means 100% grass-fed. This type of collagen does not thicken as some others do. It blends easily into smoothies however and I've also put it in my overnight oats. It is an extremely fine powder and it doesn't have a strong flavor, which makes it an easy healthy addition to things. I tried adding it to a beverage I was making on the stove and it wasn't as easy to blend. I'd suggest starting with a little liquid, blending it that way, and then adding it to the rest.

I use this in my coffee. There is no flavor and it mixes well. My nails are growing quicker. And my hair? Its too soon to tell.

I’ve been a hairstylist for almost 12 years. I’ve tried so many things out of continuing education classes/certifications and my own curiosity. I enjoy both haircare and skincare. I’ve tried several brands, powders, gummies, and “vitamins” at first I loved the one from target (vital proteins) but now Aspen Naturals is my #1. I wish I would have double checked before writing this review but if I recall right, it’s 3rd party tested (double check yourself) Take the time to read about the company and everything behind the story of how it’s created, that’s what sold me. After using this over a year, stopping after a big move I can tell a difference in how much faster my hair & nails grew along with how healthy my skin looked. The price is expensive but worth it (imo) when you get the bigger bag option. You can stop all the other hair supplements (unless dermatologist told you otherwise) and just use this is your coffee or smoothies. Couldn’t recommend this more. Posted a picture, but also want to put I also use professional products, along with deep conditioning my hair, etc.

Very fine powder -- tends to scatter everywhere requiring cleanup. Other than that this is a good quality product with good value for the money.

I always look to reviews to find great collagen at a reasonable price that won't taint the taste of my coffee. So far, so great with this one. It has a very neutral taste and dissolves well and the price is very reasonable given that the cows are raised in the USA (most collagen powders are made from cows raised in Brazil, even if the company processes the collagen in the USA). While it doesn't dissolve easily, it does eventually if you keep mixing. Because it's half the price of other dependably-sourced collagen, I don't mind the extra effort required. Anecdotally, ingesting two scoops of collagen daily has been a game-changer for me. My hair is much thicker (I'm middle-aged and it had thinned), I never get joint pain whereas before collagen I did, sex feels great again; you lose collagen even in your vaginal walls with age, and I find daily supplementation helps with lubrication...I can't apologize for being frank, I wish anyone else had mentioned this in a collagen review, for me it's proven helpful). Hopefully you'll benefit as well.

It dissolves better than the collagen