ALGAECAL Collagen: 4 Clinically-Supported Peptides VERISOL®, FORTIGEL®, UC-II®, FORTIBONE®, Anti-Aging Hydrolyzed Collagen Powder, 30 Servings, Made in USA

After reading about the different kinds of collagen, I settled on this brand. It is made in the USA and has all various kinds of collagen. It is pricey, but here is what I like:1. It dissolves easily2. I tastes great3. It was very good for my bones (I have had osteoporosis for over 30 years)4. My thinning hair seemed to grow faster (It did not become thicker)5. My fingernails are strongerI liked it so much that I have reordered several times. I will not get a bone scan until fall, so I will not know how it affected my bones until then.

I have to address this one simple thing before going forward. COME ON, do you really think collagen is vegan or vegetarian? True collagen is ONLY sourced from animals or marine life. Not fair to rate 1 star for not knowing what you were purchasing. The info is all right in the description! bovine! chicken!I chose AlgaeCal over other collagen supplements because it uses patented specialized sources such as fortigel, fortibone, verisol, and UC-ii. It is worth looking each up to understand more about it. It was truly the selling point for me, and had I not learned of all this ahead of time, I doubt I would have chosen this brand. Especially look into it if have bone, joint, cartilage issues.A great starting spot is to look for "Gelita", and then from the main page drop down the "products and brands" menu where you will find detailed info on each one. As for UC-ii, you will have to do separate search.If just looking for hair, skin, nails booster, then try a product that just uses Verisol (VitalProteins used to include it in their forumula, not sure if they still do). If older and looking for help with bone, tendon, joint help along with skin, hair, nails, then this AlgaeCal offers a lot. I had been using NativePath Bone collagen which I think it good, but it just uses fortibone. I switched to AlgaeCal because it offers so much more. However, since these formulas are extra pricey, I sometimes swap back and forth (ie, use Algaecal majority of week, then the other days use another brand). Overall amount of collagen protein may seem low compared to other brands. I looked into this. The sweet spot is exactly where they have it as far as this type of formula (using science backed verisol, fortibone, fortigel). Take note that the servings per container is "about 30". So NOT 30, unless you use less than the directed dose. Directed dose is 1 scoop. Which is ABOUT 1.5 tablespoons. Dont use a level scoop, just a hint under. A FULL 30 day supply is preferred, and I dont know why they dont just do it that way. But I dont downrate as this info is clearly seen in the product pics and description. WHILE I dont have known bone, joint, cartilage issues at this time, I am about 50 years old, and am thinking ahead. I have been using collagen consistently for well over a decade (before hydrolyzed options came on the scene!). Maybe lack of issues (despite not being in shape at all) can be attributed somewhat to consistent collagen use?Anyway, So what got me to take a closer look at this is that I had been doing some info gathering for my 74 years old mom who has bone/tendon/cartilage issues. I found this brand and recommended it to her. She didnt start it, but I decided to buy it for myself. I have been using it since the beginning of 2025. Again, I cant attest to the more hidden aspects(bone,tendon,etc) but I can say that my hair has improved, and my skin has a boosted look. Again, I have been using collagen for a very long time so I may be ahead of things in that regard, or perhaps wouldnt notice a big change. But I am pleased enough to keep using this product, and have been buying it every time it is on sale. Then just yesterday my mom and I were talking about supplements that should be taking. I mentioned again "collagen peptides". She says she consumes some, but hates it based on smell and taste. I figured she was buying something that happened to have noticeable smell and taste. So I got up, grabbed my container of AlgaeCal and had her smell it. She was super surprised that it has no smell. Then I made her a cup of coffee and added this in, and she drink some, and again was surprised to not notice any taste. She had just assumed that collagen was gross smelling and tasting! THEN she went on her phone app. and immediately ordered a 3 pack of this product. I said, now to really take this over the top, be sure to take some Hyaluronic acid (also not vegan, lol) and vitamin C. Adding those in helps with collagen synthesis and hydrating the skin (hyaluronic works much better from the inside than just applying topically). SOME collagen products will include these 2 supplements, but this AlgaeCal does not. So I take toniiq hyaluronic acid which also happens to have some vitamin C. But when I want a good boost of vitamin C, I use NativePath liposoma vitamin C liquid or a capsules such as microingredients lipsomal vitamin cOVERALL, I like it, I keep using it, it mixes seamlessly into my coffee or matcha tea. I use a handheld frother to blend it real quick. No stomach issues.

This is my second purchase of AlgaeCal Collagen, and I’ve decided to keep it in my routine. I’m also using it alongside their Calcium Plus and Strontium Boost, as part of a focused effort to support my bone health and reverse osteopenia.I mix the collagen with my Mind Body Spirit creatine sachets ; it blends well, though I do give my water bottle a few extra shakes to make sure it’s fully dissolved. There’s no taste, which makes it easy to stick with.The most noticeable difference so far has been in my hair and nails. They’re stronger, growing faster, and just feel healthier overall. It’s a quiet but encouraging shift.I’ve put a lot of thought into what I take, and this combination continues to feel like the right one — clean, thoughtfully formulated, and delivering steady benefits.

This collagen dissolves very well and has no taste. I can't speak to the benefits yet, as I've only used it for 3 + weeks. The reason for the four stars is that there isn't 30 servings in the container. I had it on subscribe and save, but am not going to make it to the next delivery date. Not even close. I had to cancel the subscribe and save and re sign up so that I can continue to use it daily, otherwise it costs more..My thoughts are that I may need to weigh my portions from now on to make sure that I'm getting the correct amount rather than scooping it. If after weighing it for a month, it turns out that it does last a month, I will come back and revise my review. It's a pita that I'll need to weigh it, but weigh it I will.

Brilliant product! Unless I was going crazy, felt improvement after 2 days. REALLY!SKIN feeling better. Dry Texas weather has a hell of a champion. Feeling like I'm back in the fight. Originally purchased because hit my 70s and knees don't feel like my 20s anymore. I take a OTC Joint supplement and the Collagen product with my coffee ☕️ each morning. Joints feeling significantly better. Skin pimples....Really! I'm impressed....which after seeing darkness pouring out of our capital, I am impressed with the truths in this product's feedback and recommendations. Great product! Looking forward to added results as I approach 2 months of use.

This has no taste at all. I pour a little “mountain” scoop on top of my morning hot coffee and it sort of melts right in - no stirring required. After it has disappeared into the coffee I add creamer and give it a stir. It mixes in with no effort this way.Stronger fingernails. My fingernails have never been “good”. They were bendable, warped, and thin and would split, peel, or break before they could grow out - for my entire life. Since using AlgaeCal Collagen every day, after growing off the “old” nail, I now have strong, thicker, longer nails than I’ve ever had! It seems pricey, but for someone who has a lifetime of struggling with too-thin nails, putting this expense in my planned budget is worth it!

I am three months in on taking this and I’m loving it. I add it to my coffee every am and I barely even notice it. I’ve noticed my hair growing faster and longer, including my eyebrows. My nails are growing faster and finger and toe nails are growing without ridges! Love it!