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Should you consume a pre-workout supplement before your favorite spin classor anelectrolyte replacementafterward?
What about asupplement for anxietythat can help your day feel more zen?
No supplement is more talked about thancollagen, though.
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A collagen powder can help bump up your levels.
Read on below for the best collagen powders we tried, tested, and approve.
If taste and texture are your top priorities, this Jennifer Aniston-loved product is worth the splurge.
The Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Powder lemon flavor is refreshing and dissolves in cold water.PHOTO: Shape
It dissolved impeccably in hot drinks, cold drinks, and smoothies alike.
This is a perk if youre bored with the usual unflavored collagen powder.
In terms of texture and dissolvability, the Ancient Nutrition Multi Collagen Protein was impressively smooth.
This might not be a concern if you plan to blend the powder into protein shakes.
It dissolved even better when we stirred it into hot tea, leaving behind zero clumps.
Its sourced from grass-fed and pasture-raised cattle.
It was a different story in room-temperature water, though.
Even after we constantly stirred the mixture, the powder did not dissolve very well.
While the label said it was unflavored, the powder had a slight taste in cold water.
We thought was a bit chalky and unnatural, but nothing too unpleasant.
Meanwhile, we were unable to detect the flavor in coffee.
We also noticed no aftertaste after drinking cold and hot drinks containing the powder.
Compared to other powders, it left fewer clumps.
In both cold and hot drinks, the collagen simply made the liquid a bit thicker.
In cold water, the powder added a subtle flavor and smell.
We found no taste or smell when the powder was mixed in hot coffee.
When we mixed it with cold water, it was mostly tasteless, albeit for a faint gelatin-like flavor.
The powder was flavorless in both black hot coffee and coffee with creamer.
In terms of aftertaste and smell, we noticed the subtle gelatin notes in cold water.
It wasnt fishy, despite being made from fish.
In hot coffee, there was no aftertaste or odor.
Then, in no time, you’ll be able to feel the results change the way you move.
The research is still ongoing, however, and the results can vary greatly for each person.
Yet, there are other reasons you might choose one over the other.
Liquid collagen is usually sold in a flavored format for palatability (that is, does it taste good?
In general, collagen peptides are well-tolerated by most people.
She has an M.S.
in Nutrition and B.S.
Summer Cartwrightis Shape’s senior editor who updated and edited this article in 2024.
She has expertise in running shoes, performance gear, and recovery and wellness products.
We also interviewed registered dietitianMaddie Pasquariello, M.S., R.D.N.
for expert insight on collagen powders.
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Ancient Nutrition Multi Collagen Peptides Protein Powder Pure works in a range of drinks.PHOTO: Shape
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Garden of Life Grass Fed Collagen Coconut MCT Vanilla dissolves relatively well in cold water.PHOTO: Shape / Jhett Thompson
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The unflavored Zhou Collagen Peptides is sourced from grass-fed and pasture-raised cattle.PHOTO: Shape / Jhett Thompson
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Sports Research Collagen Peptides Powder seamlessly dissolves into drinks.PHOTO: Shape / Jhett Thompson
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Bubs Naturals Collagen Peptides powder dissolves into hot or cold liquids.PHOTO: Shape
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Procaps Marine Collagen Peptides has subtle gelatin notes with a neutral smell and taste.PHOTO: Shape
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Shaklee Collagen-9 is an unflavored powder that mixes well into hot drinks.Shape / Jhett Thompson
