Total Body Collagen Powder - Chocolate (430 g)

Total Body Collagen Powder in Chocolate is a 430 g tub of bovine collagen peptides blended with hyaluronic acid, L-glutamine, L-tryptophan, vitamin C and biotin. Each 16 g scoop carries 10 g of VERISOL Bioactive Collagen Peptides, type I and III hydrolyzed collagen from bovine skin. Helps increase skin elasticity and reduce wrinkles. The tub holds about 26 scoops, so it covers close to four weeks at one scoop a day.

What Total Body Collagen is licensed for

It is licensed for sale by Health Canada and bears NPN 80080631. The licence also lists:

• Helps promote healthy collagen production.
• Helps promote healthy elastin production.
• Helps reduce eye wrinkles within 4 weeks.
• Helps with the appearance of smooth skin.
• Assists in the building of lean muscle tissue when combined with regular weight training and a healthy balanced diet.
• Source of an amino acid involved in muscle protein synthesis.
• Helps to reduce joint pain associated with osteoarthritis.
• Helps in collagen formation to maintain healthy bones, cartilage, teeth and gums.
• Helps to maintain healthy hair, nails and skin.

What is in each scoop

One 16 g scoop gives 10 g of VERISOL collagen peptides, 500 mg of L-glutamine, 100 mg of L-tryptophan, 50 mg of hyaluronic acid, 60 mg of vitamin C as calcium ascorbate and 500 mcg of biotin. Glycine leads the amino acid profile at 2.0 g per serving.

The chocolate taste comes from alkalized cocoa powder and natural flavours, sweetened with monk fruit extract and purified stevia leaf extract, with a little salt. Per scoop there are 50 calories, 10 g of protein, 3 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of fibre, 1 g of sugars and 80 mg of sodium. There are no artificial colours, preservatives or sweeteners, and no dairy, starch, wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nuts. The collagen comes from pasture-raised, grass-fed cattle, the label states antibiotic-free and hormone-free, and the product carries the ISURA verified clean and tested non-GMO seals.

How it compares

The formula also comes in 500 g tubs (Unflavoured, Orange, Pomegranate) and as tablets. Salted Vanilla is the other 430 g tub, with a smaller 11.7 g scoop and no cocoa.

How to take it

Adults take 1 scoop (approx. 16 g) once a day, or as directed by a health care practitioner. Mix it well into 1 to 2 cups of liquid such as water, juice or a smoothie, and drink it right after mixing. For joint pain associated with osteoarthritis, the label says to use it for a minimum of 5 months. Ask a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking antidepressants. The full directions and cautions are under How to Take.

Who it suits

It suits adults who want a daily collagen drink with a chocolate taste, and anyone who avoids dairy, gluten and soy. It is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans, since the collagen is bovine.

Total Body Collagen Chocolate FAQ

How much collagen is in a scoop?

Each 16 g scoop has 10 g of hydrolyzed bovine collagen, plus 10 g of protein in total on the nutrition panel.

How long does a tub last?

The 430 g tub holds about 26 scoops, close to four weeks at one scoop a day.

What sweetens it?

Monk fruit extract and purified stevia leaf extract. It has 1 g of sugars per scoop and no artificial sweeteners.

Shop more Total Body Collagen products or the full bovine collagen range. Orders over $99 ship free in Canada.