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Collagen Protein for Strong Hair and Nails

Collagen Protein. Unless you’re extremely into fitness, you’ve probably never heard of it.. I’d certainly never heard of it when I picked it up, but after four weeks of using it, I’m glad I discovered it. This stuff is great. It’s legit great. Not Home Shopping Network great.

Drink This for Strong Hair and Nails!

Collagen Protein – What is It?

Collagen ProteinThat’s exactly what I said when I picked up that green and white container. What the heck is collagen protein? Besides being the best protein supplement I’ve ever used, it’s beef hide gelatin. I know, I know. It sounds gross. But when you really think of all the things you’ve ever consumed in your life, is it really that gross? No, not really.

Aside from being powdered cow skin, collagen protein is also a one stop shop for your muscles, skin, hair, nails, and tendons. Collagen is found in almost every part of the human body, and this stuff strengthens all of it. It’s a miracle in a green and white tub. For real.

What’s so Great About Collagen Protein?

Again, another question I asked myself. With everything that’s on the market, what makes collagen protein different than any other uber fantastic, ultra triple filtered peptide … whatever. For one thing, it’s not a gimmick. It’s not some new and improved partially digested whey protein something or other. It’s powdered cow hide. That’s it. No bells no whistles. In a world where everything’s in a splashy package with yellow explosions behind catchy dark, bolded words, Vital Proteins Collagen Protein is just there. There for your consumption. There for your body. It’s not about selling. It’s about what it can do for your body.

 Vital Proteins Beef Gelatin : Pasture-Raised, Grass-Fed, Non-GMO (16.4 oz) - Gluten free, Dairy free, Sugar free, Whole30 Approved, and Paleo friendly

Another great thing about this stuff is its amino acid profile. Amino acids are the building blocks of your body, and if you work out on any level, you need them. If you’re a weight lifter, you absolutely need them. The amino acid profile of Vital Proteins Collagen Protein is quite impressive, especially the Arginine, Glutamic Acid, and Glycine concentrations. If you look at the back of any exercise supplement you’ll see these three amino acids. In fact, there are a host of supplements devoted exclusively to these. They are the foundation that all supplements are built on. Here’s a rundown of the good stuff.

Although I’ve been going on and on about the greatness of collagen protein, there is one thing I need to let you know right now. It tastes horrible. I mean, it’s dreadful. It’s like drinking a dog’s rawhide. I tried mixing it with Kool-Aid, and it was somewhat better. It was like drinking a cherry flavored rawhide. I tried mixing it with other proteins, but that just tasted like vanilla or chocolate rawhides. I even tried making homemade Jell-O using it. That was the best tasting option, so I’m including the recipe.

Yield: 4 servings

Homemade Collagen Protein Jell-O

Collagen protein great for hair skin and nails

A great way to get collagen protein into your diet. 

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon Vital Proteins Collagen Protein
  • ½ cup cold liquid of your choice
  • 1 ½ cups hot liquid of your choice

Instructions

  1. Mix collagen protein in ½ cup cold liquid. 
  2. Dissolve thoroughly into 1 ½ cups very hot liquid with any flavorings and sweeteners desired (I used sugar-free Kool-Aid) included as part of the 1 ½ cup measurement.
  3. Pour into a 2 cup mold and chill until firm. 
  4. Makes four servings.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1 serving

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 44Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 20mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 10g

Nutrition facts are an estimate only.

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Eventually, for the sake of saving time, I decided it was easier to just hold my breath and chug.

I’m telling you this now, so you’ll be prepared when you start using this stuff. Because I want you to use it. Its benefits far outweigh its less than wonderful taste. This is an absolutely incredible supplement, so just hold your breath and chug. You’ll thank me later.

Collagen Protein for Strong Hair and Nails

Amino Acid Profile of Collagen Protein

  • Alanine: 1,530 mg
  • Arginine: 1,587 mg
  • Aspartic Acid: 1,247 mg
  • Glutamic Acid: 2,342 mg
  • Glycine: 3,891 mg
  • Histidine: 151 mg
  • Hydroxylysine: 227 mg
  • Hydroxyproline: 2,153 mg
  • Isoleucine: 283 mg
  • Leucine: 548 mg
  • Lysine: 643 mg
  • Methionine: 113 mg
  • Phenylalanine: 397 mg
  • Proline: 2,172 mg
  • Serine: 642 mg
  • Threonine: 359 mg
  • Tyrosine: 94 mg
  • Valine: 453 mg

What Collagen Protein Did for Me

Like I said before, collagen is found all over the human body. In our hair, nails, skin, tendons, and joints. For four weeks, I took two scoops every day as a between meal snack. The first thing I noticed was what a great appetite suppressant collagen protein powder can be. That’s not something I’d expect from a powder, but it’s true. It’s collagen, so when you drink it, it forms a “ball” in your stomach. I felt really full for a long time. It was great. After about a week, I noticed that my knees were hurting less and less. They don’t hurt at all now. After two weeks, I noticed that I was trimming my nails about twice a week. They were growing like hard, shiny, weeds. For us guys, that’s no big deal, but I’m assuming from the plethora of nail treatment commercials out there that it’s quite important to the ladies. It’s been four weeks now, and although I haven’t been working out regularly, I’m noticing a change in my body as well. I’m stronger. I’m a touch leaner, and a little stronger. Like the title says. It’s Awesome in a Can

Collagen protein great for hair skin and nails

Collagen Protein – The Brass Tacks

Okay. Now that everybody knows I love this stuff, let’s get down to it. What are the pros and cons of collagen protein?

Pros:

  • It’s a pretty darn good appetite suppressant.
  • It’s got a robust amino acid profile.
  • It supports joint, skin, nail, tendon, hair, and muscle health.
  • It naturally supports strength and muscle mass.

Cons:

  • It tastes exactly like what it is: powdered beef hide. But that’s the point, isn’t it? It’s 100% of what I want for my body and 0% of what I don’t. If I want a sugar filled strawberry shake, I’ll go to McDonald’s.

And there you have it. The low-down on collagen protein. Sure, it tastes terrible, but the health benefits are immense. Twenty seconds of a bad taste in your mouth is a small price to pay for everything that collagen protein will do for you. So pick some up, choke it down, and watch the magic happen.

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Have you tried Collagen Protein before? What are some ways you use it?

M.Clark

Friday 6th of June 2014

I'd love to try this product, but it sounds like it tastes very bad. I guess I'll try making some jell-o. Thank you for sharing this review.

Lily Kwan

Friday 23rd of May 2014

I would like to win because this looks very useful!

Kelly E

Thursday 22nd of May 2014

Looking for something new for work outs!

Rita Spratlen

Wednesday 21st of May 2014

Now that I am getting older all of these things are important especially skin and aging. Their product is important for that for sure!!

Rebecca Parsons

Monday 19th of May 2014

Now that I am in my early 40's I need the boost of Collegen. I would be excited to see something like this work for healthier skin, hair and nails.

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