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.

This collagen hits on three important areas for the supplement. No taste.

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. LOLMixability 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!

Glad to know there is a great price out there for powder collagen

I've used this for 2 weeks so I could give a fair review. I purchased this one because it was ranked one of the better ones, with a middle ground price.I use this in my loaded teas. Even though it says it's unflavored it does give a distinctive flavor and smell to my tea. With really flavorful, fruity teas it's not noticeable but if I make a tea where the flavors aren't as powerful, it gives it an odd flavor. Not enough to be disgusting but enough that it's not truly enjoyable. Since I've only used it 2 weeks, I really can't give a review on the bodily benefits; I haven't seen a noticeable difference.I doubt I will try this one again. I may spend a little more amd try one that was rated a little higher.

Zero stars! This product claims their unflavored is tasteless. They severely misrepresent their product. I put it in my tea and it was foamy and really dark. I choked my tea down. I tried it in water with flavor sticks. It was better than my tea but I am done with this nasty tasting “UNFLAVORED” collegian protein. I can’t express how horrible this product taste! I went back to the brand I know is tasteless. Sincerely dissatisfied with this product. They don’t stand behind their product because it non refundable!

I take a couple scoops every day in my coffee. It dissolves easily and is tasteless.

Ordered because it has Type II collagen. Also was Amazon Choice. Well. You have to take 2 1/2 tbsps. to get 11 g of collagen. Most other brands give you 18 - 20g. I didn't notice it was only 16 oz which is half of what other brands are at nearly the same price point. It does not dissolve easily even in hot liquids such as coffee. I had a lump in my coffee this morning. Do not recommend. Amazon will not let me return it so I guess I will just try to use it up quickly. I like the NOW brand but this product is a no for me.