Essential Elements Hydrolyzed Collagen Powder - Joint, Skin, Hair, and Nail Support | Types I & III Peptides | Preservative-Free, Grass-Fed, Hormone-Free, Dissolves Easily (2-Pack)

I bought this after developing a pain in my shoulder, trying to avoid the decades of joint and bone pain my father suffered. I did my research and narrowed it down to this or another brand, but this one was cheaper. I wish someone had warned me to start with a small dose, so I will warn you. The dosing scoop is quite large, and I happily gulped down a full scoop dissolved in water my first morning after receiving this. While this has no flavor, the texture can be a bit much if you have a sensitive gag reflex, but I got it down and kept it down and went about my life. Twelve hours later, I found myself more awake than I had ever been in my life, with a painfully bloated stomach and enough gas to power a bus. A little research showed that I should have given instructions to build up to the full dose. Now I take it at night, usually with something warm like tea or cocoa to help it dissolve better, and I am taking about a teaspoon dose. Protein and collagen combine to give you energy, nothing jittery like caffeine, but I'd just as soon have it kick in during the day and not when I'm trying to sleep. All that being said, I'm amazed by how quickly I'm seeing results. The pain in my shoulder has improved greatly and I can sleep on my left side again. My nails are noticably stronger, and unlike biotin supplements, this does not cause my skin to break out. I take excellent care of my skin but if this will improve it more over time, I'm certainly willing to let it! I find myself eating less as my stomach feels more satisfied, but it's too soon to have lost any weight. All told, this is definitely giving noticable results in a short period of time, and is easy to integrate into my routine. I hope very much that with long term use along with a healthy diet and lifestyle, I will be able to avoid many of the aches, pains, and surgeries that plagued my father. Pain hurts, and none of us are getting younger.

I just got this today and figured id test it out. I read reviews of other people saying it clumped up but mine dissolved completely. I didnt even use hot water. It has no smell and I don't taste anything but im using a water flavor enhancer. I think if it's not dissolving, you are probably using too much powder and not enough liquid. If i remember, I will come back and update on the physical benefits after I've used up the whole bag. Edit: i used a half a scoop of this stuff every day for like a month. I didnt use the whole bag because i had some life stuff going on and ended up forgetting it even existed. What i noticed while taking it is that my nails seemed to grow faster and become stronger and also my baby hairs above my temples seemed to be getting longer finally. I cant comment on my skin or joint pain because i just didnt test it long enough or use a full scoop. I did notice that after i rememebered it was in my cabinet i figured i would start taking it again and i couldnt because it had a stronger flavor and it was slightly more clumpy when i put it in water. So maybe for people who had that problem with the taste, it may not have been fresh. All together i liked it and its a good way to get a little extra protein in the morning.

Many brands to choose from so I took a chance on this. So far I am pleased. Works very well with my chosen diet. Mixes very well with full fat, milk yogurt with no odd flavor, texture smooth.

Great product for a good price. My fingernails are strong at last!!!

I've used this collagen powder for seven months or so, and my fingernails are stronger: they are less likely to break and harder to clip than previously. I add it to my first cup of coffee of the day (10 oz), and it dissolves easily; there is no noticeable taste. I do notice differences between batches, usually in how quickly it dissolves. I haven't had a problem with the taste between batches, but others have. Also, I first tried this product because my sister couldn't use it, saying it made her skin dry. Oddly enough, I generally have more trouble with dry skin than she has, but I don't notice any difference when using this powder regularly. TL;DR: Stronger nails with no noticeable side effects.