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Same collagen science limitations as Vital Proteins, but at a significantly better price. If you are going to try collagen, this is the smarter value play.
The score is higher than you might expect for a collagen product because the value proposition is honest relative to competitors. Sports Research uses Igen Non-GMO testing and is Informed Sport certified. The hype penalty is lower than Vital Proteins because the marketing is less celebrity-driven. The fundamental evidence limitations apply to all collagen products, not just this one.
Sports Research Collagen Peptides provides 11g hydrolyzed collagen Type I & III per serving from grass-fed, pasture-raised bovine. The evidence limitations are the same as all collagen products -- modest skin elasticity data, weak joint claims, and oversimplified mechanism narratives. However, Sports Research delivers this at $0.73/serving versus Vital Proteins' $1.68, making it the value leader if you believe the collagen hypothesis.
| Ingredient | Dose | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptides (Types I & III) | 11g | Adequate |
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All the same evidence limitations as any collagen product. 11g per serving is lower than the 20g used in some studies. Grass-fed/pasture-raised claims add cost without proven collagen quality differences. The category itself has weak evidence -- this is just the best value within it.
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