Single-ingredient bovine collagen with a full amino acid profile on the label, NSF Certified Gluten-Free; 11 g scoops make the dose flexible, and it is a TikTok Shop staple.
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Last reviewed September 29, 2026 by the Nutrition Reviews Editorial Team · How we review
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A clean, honestly labeled collagen with a published amino acid profile, reasonable pricing and an enormous review base. It lacks a sport certification, and the small 11 g scoop means most people will need two for a typical 20 g dose, but for everyday collagen use it is one of the easiest recommendations.
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Sports Research Collagen Peptides is a straightforward hydrolyzed bovine collagen with one ingredient on the label. Each 11 g scoop supplies 11 g of type I and III collagen peptides, 10 g protein and 40 calories, and the label suggests one scoop once or twice daily, so two scoops (22 g) match the 20 g servings of most competitors. Unusually, the label prints a typical amino acid profile, including about 2.4 g glycine, 1.3 g proline and 1 g hydroxyproline per scoop, which makes it easy to see what you are getting.
The brand lists NSF Certified Gluten-Free status, IGEN non-GMO testing (also shown in SGS Nutrasource's database) and cGMP-compliant, third-party-tested manufacturing. Some retail copy also mentions Informed Choice, but we could not confirm a current listing in that program's database, so we have not counted it. It is not certified for sport, which matters mainly to tested athletes.
As with all collagen, expectations should be modest: meta-analyses report better skin hydration and elasticity after about three months, but the effect largely disappears in high-quality, independently funded trials, while joint studies show small-to-moderate improvements in osteoarthritis pain.
The 16 oz tub costs about $33 for roughly 41 scoops, around $0.73 per 10 g of collagen, and averages 4.6 stars from more than 130,000 ratings; the official TikTok Shop listing shows over 20,000 units sold. Buyers repeatedly describe it as tasteless and easy to dissolve in coffee. The label itself warns that it clumps in cold liquids, so it is best mixed into room-temperature liquid before adding ice.
| Key ingredient | Per serving | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrolyzed bovine collagen peptides Type I and III collagen; two scoops (22 g) match the 20 g servings of most rivals. | 11 g | Type I and III collagen; two scoops (22 g) match the 20 g servings of most rivals. |
| Glycine The most abundant amino acid in collagen, per the label's typical amino acid profile. | 2,400 mg | The most abundant amino acid in collagen, per the label's typical amino acid profile. |
| Hydroxyproline A collagen-specific amino acid; listing it helps confirm the product is genuine collagen. | 1,020 mg | A collagen-specific amino acid; listing it helps confirm the product is genuine collagen. |
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 1 Scoop (11 g)
Servings Per Container About 41
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. † Daily Value not established.
Other ingredients: Hydrolyzed bovine collagen peptides.
Contains bovine-derived ingredients. Label states: dairy and gluten free.
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Testing & quality
Sports Research states its products are third-party tested and made in cGMP-compliant facilities; several carry Non-GMO Project Verified and certified vegan marks, but its D3 + K2 has no USP or NSF certification.
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