Vital Proteins might sound familiar to you and it’s because Costco has been carrying the Collagen Peptides powder for a long time. When we got a chance to review the newer Vital Proteins Collagen Water we jumped on it. Thanks to Vital Proteins for sending us a review box! We were honestly shocked at how many health benefits collagen has for your body! Thankfully we’ve spent a lot of time researching it to give you an unbiased and quick look at why you might want to take collagen daily.

When starting our Vital Proteins Collagen Water review the first thing we did was research what collagen is. Shamefully or not, we had no idea what it even was! Turns out it’s a major component of our skin, it’s what our bones are mostly made of, and is 1-10% of our muscle tissue among other things. According to Scientific American, we start producing less collagen at age 20. This explains why our skin becomes more fragile and thinner as we get older. It also explains why our bones get weaker, and muscle tissue gets smaller. Think of collagen as an anti-aging supplement.

Speaking of supplements, we agree that many supplements have a connotation of snake oil, which is why we made sure to read the research and studies about any benefits. Looking at the highly respected database of the NIH (National Institutes of Health) trials and studies really sold us on the legitimacy of these claims.

1. According to a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial as well as an open-label study, your skin health will improve.
2. Joint pain will be relieved according to more studies.
3. Could prevent bone loss. Bone Mineral Density improved 7% in this randomized control study.
4. Muscle mass can increase. When looking at this double-blind trial the control group gained significantly more muscle than the placebo group!
5. Many other benefits such as hair, skin, heart health, gut health and more.

There are a few other benefits to using the Vital Proteins Collagen Water over other collagen peptides. First of all the biggest difference maker is that it’s ready-to-drink. There’s no need to mix a powder into a drink. If you weren’t aware like us, collagen is a form of protein. Having the ability to have a quick protein drink after a workout that’s not full of real or fake sugar is a great benefit. Each bottle has 10g of protein which has been hydrolyzed to help your body absorb it faster. They have 3g of sugar or less, as well as 60 calories or less. These are also made without artificial sweeteners or colors.

You might be thinking, “These sound really healthy, they must not taste that great.” That’s the magic to what Vital Proteins has done so successfully. They’ve managed to pack in the taste while keeping it healthy. Monkfruit extract helps give it the slightest hint of sweetness. These flavored waters are very subtle in their taste, especially when you compare to the Costco staples such as La Croix and Kirkland Signature Sparkling Water. The Collagen Waters are not sparkling like those.

Vital Proteins Collagen Water from Costco comes in a variety pack with 3 flavors. You get 4 bottles each of Strawberry Lemon, Blackberry Hibiscus, and Lemon Slice. Each bottle is 12 fluid ounces. The price for Vital Proteins Collagen Water in Costco stores is $24.99 and is available nationwide. You can also order it online for $31.99 including shipping and handling.

We encourage you to do your own research on the benefits of collagen. We believe you’ll come to the same conclusions as we did. Can’t wait to continue testing it to see for ourselves the benefits to our own bodies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vital Proteins Collagen Water?

Vital Proteins Collagen Water is a flavored water with 10g of protein. Collagen is a protein supplement with many health benefits.

Does collagen water really work?

When you look at all the scientific research we linked to above we do believe it really works.

Is Vital Proteins Collagen Water vegan?

No it is not vegan. The collagen is derived from grass-fed, pasture-raised bovine.

Where to buy Vital Proteins Collagen Water?

Here is a Costco store locator. You can also buy on Costco.com

Disclosure: Review samples were provided by the manufacturer.