Grass-Fed Collagen Peptides: Chocolate
Hydrolyzed grass-fed collagen, types I and III, in a chocolate powder you will actually look forward to.*
The protein that holds you together
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body, the scaffolding of skin, tendons, ligaments, cartilage and bone. From the mid-twenties the body makes around 1% less each year, and the loss shows up as thinner, drier skin and slower-recovering joints. Hydrolyzed peptides are collagen pre-broken into small chains that are absorbed intact and signal the body's own collagen-producing cells to get back to work. The randomized trials, and there are now dozens, consistently show better skin hydration and elasticity within 8-12 weeks.*
Built to take a beating, and bounce back
Tendons, ligaments and cartilage are mostly collagen, and they carry the load every time you train. They also recover slower than muscle, which is why a cranky knee or a stiff ankle outlasts a sore quad. Collagen peptides give those tissues both the raw material and the signal to rebuild. In a 24-week trial, athletes with activity-related joint pain who took collagen hydrolysate daily reported less pain during activity than the placebo group. In a separate controlled study, taking collagen with vitamin C before short bursts of exercise roughly doubled a blood marker of new collagen being made. Two scoops in the shaker is an easy habit to keep.*
Studied, not just marketed
Collagen is unusual among the things sold for looks: the placebo-controlled evidence covers both skin and the joints and tendons that athletes care about.
Summaries describe published research on the ingredient, not on this specific product. Individual results vary. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
The version of you that walks into the room
By your mid-twenties the body already makes a little less collagen every year, and it shows first where people look: skin, hair, nails. Across two large reviews pooling dozens of randomized trials, adults taking hydrolyzed collagen saw measurable gains in skin hydration and elasticity within eight to twelve weeks, with no side effects reported. Wanting to look as sharp as you are is not vanity, it is part of the job. Stir a scoop into the morning coffee and it becomes one less decision in a day full of them.*
Why Dr. Elizabeth stocks this
"I am sceptical of most things sold as 'beauty' supplements. Collagen peptides are the exception, because the trial evidence for skin hydration and elasticity is genuinely good, and the same peptides support tendons and joints in people who train. I chose a grass-fed bovine source, types I and III, sweetened with stevia rather than sugar, and chocolate, because the supplement you enjoy is the one you keep taking."
What to expect
Two scoops a day in coffee, a smoothie or warm milk. Collagen peptides absorb well; you are building up the signal to your own collagen-producing cells.
This is where the trials measured their results: improved skin hydration and elasticity, and stronger nails.*
Collagen turnover is slow, so the benefit is cumulative and depends on continued use. Pair it with sun protection and adequate protein.*
The details
Ingredients, suggested use & label facts
Grass-Fed Collagen Peptides — Chocolate delivers hydrolyzed bovine collagen (types I and III) from grass-fed cattle, in a clean chocolate powder flavoured with real cocoa and sweetened with stevia — no sugar. Collagen is the body's most abundant protein, the scaffolding of skin, hair, nails, tendons and joints, and natural production declines every year from the mid-twenties. Hydrolyzed peptides are absorbed efficiently and, in dozens of randomized trials, support skin hydration and elasticity within 8–12 weeks.*
Selected by Dr. Elizabeth Isalguez, MD, as the one 'beauty' supplement with genuinely strong trial evidence — and because the supplement you enjoy is the one you keep taking.
- Supports skin hydration, elasticity and a smoother appearance*
- Supports strong hair and nails*
- Supports joint, tendon and connective-tissue recovery*
- Gluten-free, non-GMO, stevia-sweetened, dissolves hot or cold
Gluten-free · Non-GMO
Ingredients: Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptides (from bovine hide), Cocoa Powder, Acacia Powder, Natural Flavor, Sodium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Stevia Extract Powder (Reb A), Silica.
Flavor: Chocolate
Amount: 378 g (0.83 lb)
Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, adults mix two (2) scoops with 8–10 oz (236–295 ml) of their favorite beverage in a shaker cup or blender. Store in a cool, dry place and away from direct light.
Warning: Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if the safety seal is damaged or missing. Store in a cool, dry place.
Made in: USA
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Quality & testing
Made in the USA in a GMP-compliant, FDA-registered facility. A Certificate of Analysis is available for every product on request, email us and we will send it. Nothing on this shelf is stocked until Dr. Elizabeth has reviewed the formula and its label.
Shipping & returns
Orders ship from the USA within 1-3 business days. Free shipping on orders over $100. If a formula is not working for you, email us within 30 days of delivery for a refund, see our refund policy for details.
Good questions
What is the difference between types I and III?
Type I is the main collagen in skin, bone, tendon and ligament; type III is found alongside it in skin and blood vessels. Bovine collagen naturally supplies both, which is why it is the standard for skin and joint research.
How do I take it?
Mix two scoops into 8-10 oz of any liquid, hot or cold, coffee, milk, a smoothie. It dissolves cleanly and tastes like a light chocolate milk.
Is it sweetened with sugar?
No. It is sweetened with stevia (Reb A) and flavoured with real cocoa. Gluten-free and non-GMO.
Is it suitable for vegetarians?
No, collagen is an animal protein. This is hydrolyzed bovine hide collagen from grass-fed cattle.
Does collagen count toward my daily protein?
Partly. Collagen is rich in glycine, proline and hydroxyproline but low in some essential amino acids, so count it as a bonus on top of complete protein sources rather than a replacement.
