Question 1

Which form of magnesium does it use?

Accepted Answer

Magnesium as oxide and hydroxide, as named on the label.

Question 2

How many strains and CFU does it have?

Accepted Answer

1 strain. The strains: Bacillus coagulans. The label names only the species, not a strain code like the ones clinical trials use.

Question 3

What kind of collagen is it?

Accepted Answer

Hydrolyzed bovine, marine (fish), chicken and eggshell membrane collagen peptides.

Question 4

What is it sweetened with?

Accepted Answer

Monk fruit and stevia (plant-derived sweeteners).

Question 5

Is it spore-based?

Accepted Answer

Yes: its strain (Bacillus coagulans) is a spore-forming Bacillus strain.

Question 6

How many ingredients does it have?

Accepted Answer

18 ingredients on the label. 15 of them are in proprietary blends, so their amounts aren't disclosed.

Question 7

How do I take it?

Accepted Answer

It's a powder, and a serving is 12 grams. The label says: "Adults mix 1 scoop with 8 ounces of liquid."

Question 8

How long does one container last?

Accepted Answer

It holds 38 servings. At one serving a day, that's about 5 weeks.

Question 9

Is it good value?

Accepted Answer

About $1.23 a serving. That's more per serving than 60% of collagen products.

Question 10

Is it independently tested?

Accepted Answer

Not that we can find. It has no NSF, USP or Informed certification.

Question 11

Is it vegan or gluten-free?

Accepted Answer

It isn't vegan.

Question 12

What else is in it?

Accepted Answer

Besides the active ingredients: Natural flavors, Natural vanilla flavor, Monk Fruit, Cinnamon powder, Stevia leaf extract, Chai Flavor. None of them raise a concern we track.

Question 13

Does it contain caffeine?

Accepted Answer

Yes, caffeine (the amount isn't disclosed).

Question 14

What does the research say about collagen?

Accepted Answer

Collagen has A-grade evidence for joint mobility, skin hydration, skin texture and anti-aging skin, and B-grade evidence for injury prevention, bone density, healthspan and hair strength. An A grade means several good human trials agree. A B grade means good evidence, but less of it.

Question 15

What are the best alternatives?

Accepted Answer

We've compared the best collagen supplements side by side, with our picks for different needs and budgets.

Question 16

Where is it made?

Accepted Answer

It's made in the USA.