Bovine Collagen

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!"

This seems to be high in quality and I have been adding it to my morning coffee. It is tasteless and therefore does not affect the coffee's flavor. At this point I have only been using it for about 10 days. I bought it in hopes of keeping my skin younger looking. Of course, an outcome like that is something that is very hard to evaluate. Certainly, daily ingestion of this collagen would need to occur over a period of time for me to be able to ascertain if it works for that purpose or not. However, this protein is still good and nutritious for my body, regardless of how it affects my skin. I have been reading that collagen is hard to get in a regular diet and the many benefits of collagen to health in the body. I will come back and add to this review at a later time if I find that it is working for my skin. I would recommend this product to anyone who is looking for marine collagen. The only reason I rated it 4 stars instead of 5 is because it is a little hard to dissolve. Hot liquids will dissolve it with brisk stirring, which is why coffee is the perfect drink for this collagen. You can also dissolve it readily in simmering soups and stews. Cold liquids present a bit of a problem. If you try to stir it into milk or lemonade it clumps somewhat. However, I have added it to smoothies that I puree in the blender with no problem at all. So whether you are satisfied with this product will depend upon what you want to mix with it. I plan to buy this again when I run out. It is a bit pricey but I could not find any other brand of this quality for less anywhere. UPDATE 5/10/2017: I was going to re-order this but the price has DOUBLED since I order it in March. What?! Same stuff, twice the price. No thanks. I'll see what else I can find.

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.

This is my second time ordering this product. Even though it doesn’t dissolve easily and it is a fine powder, I liked the clean ingredients, so I ordered it again. Unfortunately, the bag was damaged and it spilled inside the Amazon's package, I’m not sure if the ants came from within the product or the Amazon package. I wrote an email to Aspen Naturals and hoping to hear back from them soon.