Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

This is going to sound hypocritical, but I’m a long-time vegetarian AND collagen user. I know, I know, but before you stone me, I became a vegetarian for health reasons because I’m unable to digest meat (and several other things) well. I added collagen protein soon after becoming vegetarian because, despite my best attempts at eating healthy, I found myself showing signs of collagen deficiency due to the nutrients my body was used to getting in the foods that I was no longer eating. My skin and hair were dull, my nails were brittle, and some days I could swear that I looked 10 years older. Definitely not how I envisioned looking after making a “healthy” diet change! I’ve tried no less than 15 different collagen supplements over the years. Type I, II, III, IV, marine, powder, capsules, you name it. What have I learned? For one, quality is everything. Look for grass-fed, pasture-raised bovine. I know everyone is different, but for me personally, pure bovine collagen does wonders and I haven’t gained the same level of noticeable benefits from other sources of collagen. ‘Hydrolyzed’ sounds like a marketing buzz word, but it’s important for efficient absorption so you’ll want to look for that distinction. Lastly, you need a product that dissolves easily and is practically tasteless or you won’t use it! We all know that the success rate of a healthy lifestyle change that is inconvenient or tastes bad is never good. I love Zhou products and use three of their other supplements daily, so I was really glad to see them come out with a collagen— and even more glad to see that it lived up to the picky expectations of a long-time collagen snob like myself! It’s hydrolyzed, grass-fed and pasture raised, tasteless, dissolves quickly in practically anything, and it comes from a brand that has earned my trust. Since this is a large 18oz container, the price per serving is very competitive too. I’m on my second container now and I don’t plan switching back to the more expensive brand I was using. Collagen is important for looking and feeling your best, and I can honestly recommend this product. You can always find something to add it to during the day, and (take it from someone who has been using it religiously) the benefits are worth it.