Frequently Asked Questions

There’s a lot of buzz around collagen—but what is it really? The most abundant protein in the body, collagen is a major component of your bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and organs. It also makes up 70-80% of your skin. In other words, it helps all your parts, inside and out, keep doing what they do best. 

Our Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptides are Type 1 and Type 3.

Science shows Bovine and Marine Collagen have very similar efficacy rates. So, it comes down to sourcing and what you prefer. 

There is no difference.

Bovine Collagen is from animal hides and Marine collagen is from fish scales. They provide the same great benefits, have similar amino acid profiles and both help to supplement what our bodies no longer produces.

Collagen Hydrolysate is a form of gelatin with the same amino acid profile but the amino acids in collagen have been broken down into di and tri peptides for easy absorption. Collagen Hydrolysate easily dissolves in coffee, smoothies, juice, etc. It is a great choice for consumers looking to easily add nutrition to their diet. Gelatin needs to be warmed to dissolve and will form a gel when cooled which is great for cooking applications.

You asked, we listened! Recognizing the numerous advantages of incorporating collagen into your daily routine, we diligently responded to your request for more collagen per scoop. Elevating our collagen offering from 12g to 20g for your easy wellness boost. We're excited and hope you are too! *Bovine only, excludes stick packs

You might notice that with the increase of collagen per serving, the number of servings per tub has changed. You can always refer to the Supplement Facts Table on the back of your tub for all the details. 

How much collagen you need is very individual and depends largely on the amount of protein you consume in a day, and your specific needs. We wanted to offer 20g of collagen per scoop as that is what consumers have been asking for. If you have questions about how much collagen you should be taking, we recommend consulting your health care practitioner.

As our collagen is still the same great quick dissolve that you know and love, the amount of liquid is totally up to you. You can add two scoops into a regular cup of coffee in the morning or add to your smoothie. You’ll get all the great benefits of the added collagen, and you won’t even notice it’s there!

We wanted to optimize our packaging and improve the recyclability of the final product. While the previous tin was made of high-quality components with recycled content, such as post-consumer recycled fibers and aluminum, the final composite packaging was not readily recyclable in most curbside blue bin schemes. 

As such we transitioned to a new 100% HDPE tub that can be easily recycled as it is white in color (the easiest plastic color to recycle) and HDPE plastics have the highest recycling rate and value. This maximizes the recyclability of the packaging and keeps more out of landfills. 

Great Lakes Wellness’ collagen and beef gelatin products are sourced from cattle raised on rural properties, where they were grass-fed and continually subject to veterinary supervision.

Great Lakes Wellness is committed to monitoring emerging welfare practices
and research to stay informed about the latest advances in animal welfare, food safety and quality.

We recommend talking with your doctor first, as nutritional needs can vary when breastfeeding or expecting.

We always recommend that you talk with your pediatrician, as each child’s needs will differ.

Enjoy by dates are printed clearly on each product.

Our collagens and gelatins are not, they are made from grass-fed cattle hides and sustainably sourced whitefish.

No, we don’t hold an organic certification for GLW collagen. The reason that our product cannot be considered organic is that such processing is not accepted according to the organic standard.

Our products are iGen Non-GMO Tested, MSC Certified (Marine Collagen), Kosher, Gluten-Free,
Certified Keto, Paleo Friendly and Verified Glyphosate Free. Visit our product pages to see each of our products.

We are FDA registered and GMP certified.

We test every lot utilizing an independent, certified third-party lab.

Our collagen does not contain glyphosate. We specifically test for glyphosate and find ‘none detected’.

If a product contains an allergen it will be declared on the ingredient statement.  Please refer to the list of ingredients for each product you are interested in trying.

We cannot be guaranteed that the cattle are grass finished. While the cattle are grass-fed, there are animal welfare considerations that do not make this practical in all situations. The FDA no longer regulates nor certifies Grass-fed, but we adhere to Grass-fed and animal welfare guidelines. 

Learn more about our amino acid profile by clicking here.

View our certificate here.

Our products are certified by the Paleo Foundation. See product details for information on a specific product.

We recommend you store dry and do not refrigerate. Storage recommendations are listed on each product label.

Our products are available through retailers across the USA, as well as online through our website and Amazon. We no longer accept orders by phone.

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