Now Foods Supplements, Multi Collagen Protein Types I, II & III Powder, Bone, Joint, and Skin Health, 16 oz (454 g)

I bought this collagen in the desperate hope that it would help with the joint pain I've been experiencing since suffering a lot of medically-related weight gain. It was a long shot as there wasn't good clinical data supporting use of collagen supplements for joint pain, but I made sure to get THIS collagen because it has collagen Type II, which is the kind that goes into your joints, instead of just Types I and III like most popular collagent supplements have since those have more cosmetic effects. And holy crap y'all. After using it daily for just a couple of weeks my knee pain is practically gone. It DOES taste like fish, which is probably why it has a lower customer review rating than the more popular collagen brands that don't have Type II collagen. But I don't care because I'm here to improve my joint pain, not just my hair and nails, and a slightly fishy-tasting coffee is a small price to pay for doing that. I just make sure to put sugar in my coffee or tea with it and the faint flavor doesn't bother me.

Initial thoughts: Just got this. Comes in a sturdy plastic container with a strong paper seal. I mixed it in 8 oz of hot tap water, and the fine powder dissolved very well. From other reviews, I was expecting a putrid taste, so I looked for a straw to place near the back of my mouth while drinking. Couldn't find one. I drank it like a typical glass of water. Much to my surprise, there was only a faint taste which was not at all unpleasant. I was left wondering what some other reviews were complaining about. Maybe my taste buds are not as sensitive, IDK, but it was fine for me. I got this specifically to help tendonitis since some studies have shown benefit combined with isometric exercises. Maybe it will help other things too (skin, hair, nails, joints). I don't expect immediate miraculous results, so I'll probably be using this for at least 3 months to see if I notice any effects. 3.5-week update: I put this in my coffee each morning and hardly notice any taste. The directions are to use 2.5 tbls per serving. This comes out to 0.62 ounces. I use a food scale to measure it out. But, that is not enough to last for a full month which I want a container to do. I calculate that 2-1/4 tbls servings will last for a full month, which is 0.55 ounces, so that will be my daily dose. Just starting on my second container. No, I don't notice any dramatic changes but wasn't expecting any either. Positive benefits will most likely accumulate slowly over months. My tendons and knee joints do feel improved, but that could be due to increased activity too, so hard to say.

Good quality product,not as clean as id prefer but it dose the job!

My first reaction to opening it up was "ooh, that's a really fine micronized powder." It didn't have a strong smell or anything that would make you revolt or gag... but it IS collagen peptides.. It's not flavored, which does NOT mean "no flavor." It just means it doesn't have any ADDED flavorings. And let me tell you, the first time you drink it, you'll realize that that "unflavored" powder definitely has a flavor. It'll likely make you gag. The smell isn't particularly potent, but the aftertaste can be. I STRONGLY recommended putting 2.5 tablespoons into a strong flavored drink. My drink (lemonade Crystal Light), I choose to make it extra rich (less water added to the mix.) It actually mixes VERY well. There is no clumping or anything weird, often, just swirling it around is sufficient, given time. The product results after mixing: Color: 4/5 The yellow lemonade turned darker... Sadly, it now looked like morning pee. With the slight odor (and again, it wasn't strong, just different). Taste: Either a 1/5 stars, or a 3/5. It gets 1/5 if you just taste it without mixing with anything, or anything not strong enough to mask it. It's just HORRIBLE. Describing the flavor is unfair. It's just bad. Go with that. But, as mentioned in the title, it is UNFLAVORED, not "no flavor." It did NOT taste like it smelled (halla-freaking-loo-yah for that)... it was more like someone had powdered bone or marrow into the drink (for those who used to take bone meal, you'll remember it). It certainly isn't something I'll go "Oh, man, I can't wait for this!" but the nasty horrible aftertaste goes away quickly, especially if you have a chaser drink and swish around/gargle. The taste of unfavored gelatin isn't going to stop me from drinking it, but just be aware, it's pretty potent. Definitely... DEFINITELY put this in something to mask the flavor. You won't regret it. The only thing I regret is tasting it directly from the powder. I had to gargle with Crystal Light afterward. LOL Mixability is 5/5 stars for sure. It just dissolved so easily! Very impressed. Much easier than any whey protein I've ever used. (this is a protein, and I expected it to behave the same way... it's much better!) Smell 3/5 stars. Not awesome, but definitely not the horrible smell I expected based on other reviews. However, I'm a man... and my schnoz isn't nearly up to the smelling capability of most women. This is something to note if you have a sensitive sniffer. The smell really comes out when you taste it (same olphactory nerves), and you'll know it if you drink it without enough masking taste! Overall drinkability 3/5. Easily went down, and but definitely expect an aftertaste... But it quickly goes away, which is good.. Last thing I wanted to was to taste that in my mouth 4 hours later. If that were the case, this product would get a 1-star for sure. As for the health benefits. I don't think anecdotal evidence will help you. There are plenty of real science studies out there that show the benefits of collagen peptides. I'm taking it, because at 48, my joints are starting to not feel great when i stand up. Looking for a little support for the overall health. If my skin and nails also benefit, extra bonus. :) Cheers!

I've done a lot of research on collagens and NOW brand is by far the best value with the SAME efficacy as more expensive brands. You should know those celebrity/influencers are just to add more "look at me" BS. These companies give out Tons of free products for visibility to high profile people. That coupled with shiny packaging and great marketing. And/but NOW brand has their own labs to do their 3rd party certifications and ingredient testing so they don't have to highjack the price, (or social media you to death) for the same integrity as some other brands...(Vital Proteins is the biggest scam!) Don't be fooled by the hype from other brands, because that's all it is.

For the price, it's a decent product. It dissolves decent in a blender bottle with water and protein powder, but becomes fairly frothy if mixed with water on its own. It also has a fishy taste if not mixed with anything else to cover the flavor, but the flavor is unnoticeable when mixed with other drinks. It did not mix well with fruit juice/smoothie and was very clumped (and the clumps tasted fishy). Depending what you mix it with, it's a decent choice, especially on a budget, and mixes better than some collagens, but it's not my first choice.

Excelente!!! Los cambios se sienten, hay que tomarlo y dejar pasar unas semanas para que haga efecto. 100% recomendable. El efecto en unas y articulaciones es increíble.

I've used it for over a month and noticed new hairs growing on the top of my head! I thought it was breakage but my hairdresser told me no! there are new hairs, so I'm super happy about that

Leider war die Dose kaputt, Hälfte fehlte bereits, siehe Bilder. Ich hoffe, es wird mir ein neuer Artikel geliefert.

This was horrible it tasted and smelt like fish.

Product is good but take long time to arrive