Great marine collagen - sustainability + clean flavor + science
I have been taking a grass-fed bovine based collagen for ~ 9 months and have been okay with it but I decided to try a marine collagen to switch it up. I am so glad I did! First of all, the flavor of this product is MUCH cleaner than the bovine. I was tricking myself into thinking my bovine collagen was taste-free, however it left a savory taste to my black coffee which made me not want to drink it as often. I mixed a scoop of Pure Marine Collagen into my black coffee and WOW. No fish flavor. No savory flavor. It was CLEAN. I was impressed and I'll definitely be adding it on a daily basis! I'll note that it *does* need some stirring but it will go into solution - very similar to bovine options I've tried.<br /><br />The added benefits that sold me:<br />(1) from skins of fish caught for human consumption = sustainable<br />(2) sourced from wild caught fish = ever *more* sustainable!<br />(3) a website with science!!<br /><br />- Firstly, I love that this company uses the WHOLE fish. People used to eat fish skins along with the flesh, right? The American diet has been missing out and Pure Marine Collagen helps us add back an important nutrient while reducing waste from fish harvesting - win-win!<br /><br />- Secondly, the sustainability of farm-raised fish is questionable at best. Farm raised fish have to eat something, and that &#34;something&#34; may come from chickens, cows, or other sources with greater environmental impact. Consuming wild-caught fish (and fish collagen!) is a choice I've made as a consumer. Don't get me wrong, I love a good burger, but 90% of the time I'll choose sustainable if its economical.<br /><br />- Thirdly, their website lists clinical trials and scientific studies done with collagen. What?!? Rarely do I find a &#34;health&#34; product that backs its potential benefits with RESEARCH. As a food scientist and researcher myself, I am impressed and feel confident that the this company is selling a quality product and rather than duping customers into thinking its a magic elixir. On behalf of all scientists, Thank You, Kenny & Ross!<br /><br />Do yourself a favor and check this collagen out! The flavor is great - that is, if &#34;great&#34; means non-existent ;)
Rating: 5 stars