Ancient Nutrition Collagen Powder Protein with Probiotics, Unflavored Multi Collagen Protein with Vitamin C, 45 Servings, Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptides Supports Skin and Nails,… by Ancient Nutrition

This is one of the best products I’ve ever bought. Bacillus coagulans has been demonstrated to deliver mental health benefits (Google the studies) and it has been making a huge difference in that dept.

I tried this brand’s Gut Restore formula from my local Whole Foods when I was running low and wasn’t able to get this one shipped fast enough. That product (Gut Restore) doesn’t have nearly as much B. coagulans, and Gut Restore has a lot more other ingredients, some of which I react to (eg peppermint) and the taste made me nauseated.

This particular product is amazing in that it is truly taste-neutral. I can use it in sweeter recipes, such as almond milk w vanilla & maple syrup, or savory soups, or sweeter soups like a corn chowder or a tomato/red pepper soup from TJs. There is almost no aroma to the product in the scooper, and the taste is very mild, and even a pleasant addition; it gives a bit of body and depth to the soup or beverage.

I will update my review when I have more to say about the structural benefits.

UPDATE: So I’ve been using this product faithfully for over 2 years now. Initially, I did a loading dose at 3x day, because the mental health benefits were spectacular. After about 2 or 3 months, I cut back to 2x day, because the 3rd dose seemed to interfere with sleep. I make sure to have the first dose by 10am and the second by 4-6pm, so it is well on-board by bedtime. Based on the *unplanned* benefits in addition to the mental health improvements, I will be using this 2x day for life.

My hair, which was thinning and falling out more frequently, has now grown longer than even since I was a teenager. And my eyelids are repairing themselves; I had a LOT of droop under my eyebrows at the inner eye, and that is now GONE, as if my eyelids have reversed 5 to 10 years of aging. Given the fact that this is so carefully formulated with a broad spectrum of collagen types, and offers b. coagulans (so far, only Thorne has good capsule form), I highly recommend spending your hard-earned cash on this version. Totally worth the money (though I will say, I comparison-shop like a fiend for this product).

UPDATE: I now combine this powder with an equal (small) scoop of Ancient Nutrition’s bone broth powder in Pacific Foods organic Mushroom Broth. The goal is to boost protein content of a meal into the 25-30 gram range, per Dr Mark Hyman to build muscle. The bone broth powder is hydrophobic–it repels water–electrical charge, i think–has a flyaway tendency. (Update: the manuf. seems to have fixed this. My latest canister wasn’t flyaway.) I mix them in a clean, dry mug, using a mini whisk (bought a set of 8 on Amazon) to blend and clear the “corners” at the base of the mug. The collagen neutralizes the charge of the bone broth powder.

Using the mini-whisk, I then make a “roux” by adding a tablespoon of mushroom broth and whisk vigorously to consistency of tahini. Finally I add the rest of 2/3 cup of mushroom broth. That way, I get 6 servings from the box of broth and completely dissolved products without big cleanup. The umami factor from the mushroom broth is stellar.

UPDATE: Awhile back, this product was a life-saver when I endured 2 rounds of doxy following 2 tick bites 30 days apart. (!) The specific bacillus strain helped me stand back from the edge. Because of the gut effects of doxy, I wasn’t fully healthy mentally, but I didn’t lose my cool and melt down in any sensitive situations. I followed a very disciplined protocol: doxy an hour before a meal with a FULL glass of water (doxy is least likely tick AB to upset stomach), then food after an hour and the collagen powder elixir as a chaser. Tried to buffer the murderous gut effect of ABs with the delay of ingesting the collagen powder. Don’t know if doxy/effect is secreted in the gut, but this method helped me hold onto some sanity during what turned out to be 60 days on antibiotics.

This is an excellent collagen! First of all, chocolate makes the taste bearable. I don’t care what “they” say, unflavored collagen has a disgusting flavor. But not the chocolate! I like to make a chai or earl gray tea and add the collagen to it. Mmmm! So good!
This brand knows what it’s doing with the benefits! You will feel less joint pain and see stronger nails and healthier hair. In my case, longer, fuller eye lashes.
This product is definitely worth it.

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I was hesitant about purchasing a powdered Collagen because I didn’t want the grittiness like I get from my protein powder. But THIS!! Is nothing like THAT! I purchased the vanilla and added it to my coffee the flavor is really good and blends extremely well. I usually add 1 tablespoon of plain powdered coffee creamer and 2 teaspoons of turbinado sugar to my coffee. I did feel it was too sweet and noticed this collagen powder includes extracted Stevia leaf, so I cut back on my sugar and put only 1 teaspoon and it was perfect. My main reason for this purchase was for the joint support. It’s too early to tell yet, but with all the other benefits it’s a win-win and for the quality, clean ingredients and taste it’s worth the price . A lot of reviews complained that the jar is half full, but just like a bag of potato chips; products settle, you’re still getting the amount it says printed on the jar.

Love this brand. Easily mixes in smoothies or my morning coffee. Good quality! Collagen helps on so many health issues! I start my day with a clear head and concentrates easily!!!