Collagen Peptides Unflavored - 20 Packet(s) Vital Proteins

Vital Proteins - Collagen Peptides Unflavored - 20 Packet(s)

Look and feel your best! Made from one simple ingredient, these collagen peptides are neutral in flavor and are great for adding to water, coffee, smoothies, recipes and more. The peptides are easily digestible and mix in hot or cold liquids and can be taken any time of day.

Collagen Peptides Benefits:

• 10g Collagen Peptides
• Paleo Friendly
• Youthful Appearance
• Skin Hydration & Elasticity
• Healthy Joints & Bones
• Mix in Hot or Cold Liquids
• Hair & Nail Support

What is Collagen Protein?
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body and is a key constituent of all connective tissues. Collagen provides the infrastructure of the musculoskeletal system, essential for mobility. The intake of collagen ensures the cohesion, elasticity, and regeneration of skin, hair, tendon, cartilage, bones, and joints. Collagen, a natural beef gelatin, is ideal for adding to bone broths, foods, gelatins, coffee, and other hot drinks.

Collagen is a natural and healthy ingredients that has been used for centuries. Collagen-rich foods are a large part of traditional diets. Human ancestors utilized whole-animal nutrition, which provided an abundant amount of collagen, the native form of gelatin. Over time, modern humans have lost touch with this powerful, healing superfood.

Vital Proteins Collagen Protein is sourced from grass fed, pasture raised bovine hides from Brazil to ensure a natural, high quality, and sustainable source of this ancient nutritional powerhouse.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Difference Between Collagen Peptides and Beef Gelatin
Vital Proteins pasture-raised Collagen Peptides and Beef Gelatin have similar amino acid profiles and offer very similar nutritional benefits. Both are virtually odorless and tasteless, making them extremely versatile. However, they are quite different in application.

Collagen Peptides (blue lid): Peptides are gelatin proteins broken down into their constituent peptide chains through an enzymatic process. This allows for collagen peptides to not “gel” in cold liquids. Heating them will not alter their nutritional value. The peptides have the advantage of mixing well into both cold and hot liquids without them "gelling." However, you cannot use them in recipes that call for gelatin. You may add Vital Proteins peptides to cold and hot beverages alike, such as a smoothie, juice, water, tea or coffee, as well as a variety of foods like pancakes or oatmeal to boost the protein content.

Beef Gelatin (green lid): This gelatin will “gel” in cold liquids. As a result, gelatin is ideal for hot preparations, and is a staple in many recipes. Vital Proteins gelatin may be added to soups, broths, sauces or gravy as a natural protein booster and thickener, or used when baking. They can also be used to create a delicious homemade mousse, ice cream, pudding and even omelettes and meatloaf, or use them to make nutritious fruit gelatin and healthy gummy snacks. You may also enjoy them in hot beverages like herbal tea or frothy butter coffee. Health wise, the gelatin has the advantage of taking slightly longer to digest and coating the small intestine, which is beneficial in gut healing diets like GAPS, AIP or SCD.

How Are the Cattle Raised?
Vital Proteins produces its gelatin and collagen peptides in Brazil. The cattle industry in Brazil is based on perennial tropical grass pasture systems. They have taken great care to ensure that the pasture size for each animal is one animal per 2.67 acres. These standards are in alignment with the Global Animal Partnership 5-step animal welfare rating standards.

Why Did Vital Proteins Choose Grass-Fed Cattle?
Vital proteins collagen is produced exclusively in Brazil. The collagen is primarily derived from Nelore breed bovine hides. The cattle industry in Brazil is still based on grass systems, where the cattle are pasture raised. This constitutes an important advantage for Brazilian cattle. Since the cattle were pasture-raised and grass fed, this eliminates the risk of rBGH in their feed. Brazil also has a law (Decree No 57 824 Article 4(4)) which prohibits the addition of hormones to feed. The hormone rBGH is typically injected into dairy cows to make them produce more milk. The Nelore breed is not a dairy producing cow and is strictly used as a beef breed. Based on these factors, the collagen is derived from bovine hide without the use of hormones like rBGH.

How Are the Hides Processed and Broken Down?
The process for making gelatin and collagen peptides involves treating the bovine hides with an alkaline solution of lime and water, which is heated to a maximum of 190 degrees Fahrenheit. The peptides are made with enzymes which break down the protein further. The enzyme process does not involve high heat and results in a very fresh tasting product.

Where Should You Store Collagen?
It is recommended to store in a cool, dark area away from moisture.

About Vital Proteins

Vital Proteins helps people feel better and live fuller lives through sustainably-sourced nutrition products, promoting health, fitness and natural beauty. They do that by providing nourishing collagen and promoting their production of collagen, an essential nutrient stripped from our diets by modern food-processing.

Vital Proteins know that while our bodies’ collagen production slows as we age, our need for it only grows as our bodies become less efficient and we maintain a vibrant life. And Vital Proteins believes that if you want to, you can make the most out of every moment you’re given - that your body shouldn’t be a limitation, but a catalyst.

Their products are natural sources of essential proteins, sourced from pasture-raised cows in Brazil and New Zealand and wild-caught fish in Hawaii. They go the extra mile for these sources? Because there’s nothing more important than one’s health, and Vital Protein believes the body needs and deserves high-quality building blocks for life’s adventures.

Whether they can help add a mile to your run, a glow to your complexion or just enrich your naturally vibrant life, there’s a protein for everyone, and more than one reason to love Vital Proteins.