Vital Protein Collage Peptides are widely available, mix well in any liquid, and can help support your joints in a number of ways. “Collagen has high amounts of amino acids like glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline and helps reduce joint pain, improves joint function, and supports cartilage repair,” says Lemke. While the canister may be inconvenient to carry around if you like to drink your collage on the go, you can always purchase the individual sticks, which add a little more waste but fit easily in the car or gym bag.

It has 18 grams of protein, which absolutely can help you hit your protein goals, but it shouldn’t be used as a primary protein source as it’s missing several essential amino acids and is not a complete protein. We love the unflavored collagen peptides because they mix into any liquid, including water, juice, smoothies, or coffee, undetected. But if you want some variety, you can choose several flavors as well, including lemon, chocolate, and matcha, although not all of them are NSF-Certified for Sport.