Ancient Nutrition Collagen Vanilla Protein Powder, 45 Servings

I take a scoop of this collagen powder in my coffee everyday and let me tell you, it is amazing! I’ve noticed improvements in my hair, skin and nails, as well as with my mobility and digestion. I love how easily it dissolves, some other collagen powders get really sticky but not this one. I do notice that although it’s tasteless, it does takes some of the bitterness out of my coffee. So, although it’s not a creamer, I can almost use it as one. I also absolutely love the expertise and mission behind the brand and know I can trust the ingredients they are providing and that I am putting in my body. I love how effective and easy to use it is and would highly recommend.

Es un poco caro, pero vale la pena por la calidad, no es pegajoso y no tiene sabor, así que lo puedes agregar a lo que quieras.

I’m a Sr. (70) & have always been really active. I started using Ancient Nutrition over 6 yrs ago. I have it in my coffee every morning without fail, it’s tastless & odorless. I’m still active, my hair is still thick, long with the same body it had 40 yrs ago. I always have new hair growing as well. My skin is still beautiful, nails thick & healthy & I maintain a healthy weight, no digestive problems. My eyelashes still grow long & curly. This is a product you need to commit to, be consistent & the results are unbelievable. I also do a stacking dose once a month for a week. The benefits show in my bone density tests that are good every year. You will actually see baby hair growing, your skin takes on a healthy glow, more over time. Don’t put this product on your back shelf, keep it where you will see it & use it everyday & don’t stop. Have patience, you will see & feel results. I would of started using this 30 yrs ago, if it was around. Don’t cut your hair, the layers will grow in on their own. It’s The gift that keeps on giving, you just have to USE IT………EVERYDAY!

I’ve been using this collagen powder 2018 and I have never had any problems. The taste is light and delicious, it mixes well and it does improve joint pain , back pain and just overall plumpness to skin; however when I got my collagen delivery this time, the powder was only half way filled in the container. Brand new just opened and it’s only 50 % of the powder in the can. It’s not even 3/4 of a can… so I’m disappointed in that.

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.

Very good product