Today, more than ever, it feels like there are new protein options around every corner. With so many opportunities to bolster performance through collagen supplements, both natural and artificial collagen sources, it’s easy to get lost in the volume of it all.
Collagen is one of the most abundant proteins in the body, essential for sustained health and wellness: among many other things, it helps ease aging skin and promotes resilient, healthy joints. As we age, our collagen supply slows...as does our ability to produce it.
Here’s the good news: collagen protein supplements can help mitigate protein loss. From pea protein to collagen protein, whey protein to bone broth, different protein sources offer unique benefits and drawbacks.
So, how do BUBS Naturals Collagen stack up against the competition?
We’re here to tell you.
Collagen, like all protein, is built from amino acids. Collagen peptides contain an abundance of important amino acids, including glycine, which helps boost creatine to promote muscle growth. In fact, collagen peptides contain seven of the nine essential amino acids that the body cannot make on its own.
High-quality collagen protein powder, like the one we offer at BUBS Naturals, contains 20 grams of protein per serving. This protein, especially when combined with other proteins, can help stimulate muscle growth, prevent bone loss, prioritize hair and nail wellness, even promote wound healing!
One popular dietary source of collagen is bone broth. Bone broth is a stock made from boiling bones and connective tissue in water. Some people even add vegetables and spices for taste. Adding an acid such as vinegar helps release nutrients, including collagen. Bone broth is great for the body and has been used for thousands of years - in fact, its use dates back to prehistoric times when hunter-gatherer societies first began transforming inedible parts of their catch into a nutritious broth.
Today, bone broth is used in many different recipes, most especially in soups and stews. It is known to offer a great boost to the immune system when sick and is often recommended for healthy hair and skin.
While bone broth does contain a wide range of nutrients, its quality can depend on its source or manufacturer. Collagen peptides, however, are extracted from a layer of hide and offer pure collagen, as long as they’re received from sustainable sources. This means that you can be sure of the protein content and amino acid profile.
Both collagen and bone broth offer gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo protein options so you can enjoy both when eating caveman style.
Whey protein powder has long been a favorite among athletes, weightlifters and really anyone who wants to turn a smoothie into a total meal. It is one of the main proteins found in milk and is often formed as a by-product of cheese making.
Here is the largest, probably most important difference between collagen and whey protein: whey protein is a complete protein, while collagen protein is not. But while whey protein may be a great way to build muscle, collagen protein offers a wide benefits profile that improves health and wellness in countless ways. Whether you’re optimizing your workout, promoting skin and nail health, sustaining healthy hair growth, enhancing skin elasticity, prioritizing mental clarity or boosting metabolic function, collagen protein needs to be a part of your protein intake.
There are also dietary components to consider. Collagen protein is entirely dairy-free, while whey protein is not. In fact, whey protein can sometimes contribute to stomach issues and other adverse reactions, when consumed by individuals who are sensitive to dairy.
Pea protein definitely offers unique health benefits. In general, it is considered hypoallergenic and it is plant-based, making it suitable for vegans. It is also a complete protein. However, pea protein is simply not as naturally high in protein as is collagen protein; furthermore, pea protein does not offer the same amino acid content that collagen does. In general, animal proteins are better absorbed by the body than plant proteins.
Many collagen brands add fillers and flavors. BUBS Naturals Collagen Protein contains collagen protein...and that’s it. And we are proud of that. Our extraction process has been carefully refined so that our collagen peptides are nearly flavorless, mixing well with most liquids.
By eliminating added ingredients, we can say that our collagen is for everyone! BUBS Naturals collagen is:
Suitable for most diets and lifestyles, BUBS Naturals Collagen Protein helps you reach your potential on a daily basis, without compromising your well-being along the way. Our Collagen contains 20 grams of protein per serving, outpacing many other leading brands.
From its wide dietary accommodations to its amino acid-packed profile to its sustainable source, BUBS Naturals Collagen Protein routinely outperforms many other protein sources. We’re committed to using only pure collagen peptides from sustainable sources so that everyone can enjoy its benefits, from healing a leaky gut to making hair, skin and nails stronger and younger.