I've been taking collagen in my cuppa tea for nearly a decade. My go to brand is by Great Lakes in the green canister. The Cornucopia Institute did a test for heavy metals in collagen & all but two brands rated high (you can look it up for more info. it's always good to do your own research rather than blindly trust a review, LOL).<br /><br />I have seen such great results from taking collagen, that I don't plan to stop even knowing about the heavy metals. I also don't plan on not consuming organic cocoa or chocolate due to the heavy metals or rice (California organic rice rates the lowest).<br /><br />Anyway, this collagen works exactly as expected. I hate the plastic container, but aside from that, it's fine. Flavorless, dissolves fine. I will even add it to hot cocoa, any hot beverage really. I use a hand held whisk/frother. It always turns out great.<br /><br />The results I've enjoyed thanks to collagen are most noticeable to me in my hair. My hair is very long (past my bra) & straight. I get it cut once a year. I have hardly any splits. I am always complimented on my hair, told how beautiful it is. I see people stare at it. It's amazing. I'm middle aged! When I was half my age, my hair was constantly splitting & never beautiful. When I started eating better & organic, I did notice a big improvement, but the biggest & best improvement was once I started taking a little collagen powder in my hot cuppas every day.<br /><br />Overall, I highly recommend collagen, this brand, or whatever brand you like - it works.

This collagen supplement contains 11 grams of bovine (cow) collagen per serving, (11,000mg) plus<br />all the essential amino acids and 10 grams of protein. This is a very pleasant collagen to take - very palatable because it blends thoroughly in both hot and cold drinks and has no flavor - I've been drinking it in both hot and iced herbal teas, smoothies and coffee and I've mixed it into pancake batter, oatmeal and soup.<br />Recommendations regarding collagen dosage varies, but a typical recommendation is anywhere from 1.2grams  -  15 grams, (or 1200mg-15,000 mg) per day for benefits to hair, nails, joints and muscles - this supplement contains 11 grams per scoop, (11,000mg) so this is a decent sized dose.  If you have painful joints or you’re wisely taking measures to prevent them later on, this is an excellent supplement to take.<br />I wish I'd known about the importance of collagen when I was in my 20's because I would have begun taking a supplement way back then. Collagen supplements are especially important as you age and if your sugar intake is high, if you smoke or drink, if you get an excessive amount of UV light, or if you are experiencing joint degeneration, which leads to painful joints. (If you have joint problems such as pain and swelling, collagen will help both the symptoms and the cause by lubricating your joints, promoting tissue regeneration and preventing tissue damage) As we age, our bodies produce collagen less and less efficiently and the results are all the signs of aging - muscle loss, joint pain, wrinkles, thinning hair, dry skin, etc., so this is an excellent supplement to begin taking for overall health and anti-aging and you will definitely notice the benefits to your hair, skin nails and joints after 2-3months of daily use. A lot of people  (myself included) notice that collagen supplements have made their gray hair turn dark again. I still have lots of white hair, but collagen has definitely made a lot of it go back to my original brown color. (About 1/3 of it) So, if you are looking for a gray hair remedy - this is one that actually works, along with the other benefits like making your hair thick and shiny, your nails stronger and your joints healthier.<br />You’ll know the true quality of a collagen supplement when you've taken it for several weeks or months - when it's a good one you WILL see obvious benefits  - a lessening of joint pain and swelling, new, tiny hair growth and stronger nails in 2-3 months and the most visible benefit - much thicker, shinier hair down the road. This is a very reasonable price ($29.99) for 41 servings at 11 grams per serving - even if you double the dose to get 22 grams per serving, it's affordable.

Ok, this is a typical collagen, however it’s USA made which is rare. My biggest praise is for the amount of product for the price. So many are adding ingredients these days and skimping on the volume. Collagen is a long term commitment and you have to have affordable options. Your serving size can be up to you, as 10 - 15g is what the testing is based on. So to have a good size container at an affordable price is what I look for. Most hydrolyzed collagen comes from the same source, so shop smart. As always, I want to rant and complain about all the plastic. Why can’t we buy refills in a biodegradable bag that we can pour into our massive plastic tubs. Let’s save the earth for our kids . Please? Someone ?

I've been taking collagen daily for well over ten years now (time flies!). Hydrolyzed collagen is amazing, if you arent taking it regularly you are missing out. Outwardly, it helps skin, nails, hair. Inwardly, helps joints, muscles, gut. Easy to take, dissolves well in hot or cold. Usually tasteless, but I guess not always (as per my mom, who also tries some of the collagen I buy/try). Depends on the sensitivity of your tastebuds. I dont notice any flavor with this one.<br /><br />Unless a collagen powder has something off about it, I have no problem giving 5 stars. As long as product matched product description, then it meets my expectations. So 5 stars not because it is necessarily better, but because it is what I expect, and so far seems to be doing what it should. I also like that they provided a lot of info on this page, and have an easy to find website.

My hair is growing!! I use one scoop daily in my coffee and have seen such a difference in my skin, hair, and nails. Definitely recommend!!

My wife uses Collagen Peptides as a part of her healing process for ulcerative colitis. It definitely helps her. I purchased this to see if it might help with some hair loss, but unfortunately it hasn't. However, as a Collagen Peptides product it's good quality. It is easy to use it and I usually have it in my coffee. It dissolves well and has no flavor. That's a big deal for me. I love the purity level. It's gluten free, sugar free, peanut free, dairy free, lactose free, soy free, and GMO free. That's awesome.