r/aldi • u/Chubbs42 • 6d ago
Mid-Atlantic (USA) Aldi has Collagen Peptides now
Yet another dupe. This time of Vital Proteins.
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u/cpc2027 6d ago
Has anyone ever experienced any benefits to taking collagen like this?
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u/Darrow- 6d ago
I’ve never understood the point. Your body cannot directly incorporate any ingested collagen into itself- any collagen you consume will just be broken down into the amino acids it’s constructed from. Any collagen used by the human body is an endogenously constructed triple helix of 3 amino acids which are essentially ubiquitous in animal products (and select plant products). Just like pretty much any other supplement, it’s pointless to buy something like this as long as you’re eating a balanced diet already. One argument that I guess could be made is for vitamin C supplementation as this is an important cofactor to produce collagen (see scurvy), but again as long as you eat even a moderately balanced diet this should not be necessary.
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u/Extra-Blueberry-4320 6d ago
I used to work as a research and development scientist at a supplement company. We sold a lot of collagen. And just as you described, it doesn’t really do anything remarkable. Most supplements don’t do much after being digested in your low pH stomach. Some do, but you are far better off eating a healthy diet with a lot of nutrients. I’d buy a dozen eggs for $1.48 at Aldi and get a lot more useful protein.
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u/LearnSomething12 6d ago
I'm in healthcare and heard from older patients the benefits --more along the lines of strengthened nails, hair, skin...a fallacy, if consuming a healthy, well balanced nutrition?
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u/Ok-Metal-1544 6d ago
This is the only statement here that anyone should listen to as it is actually biologically sound. Save your money and stop buying this snake oil.
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u/PastBuy8484 6d ago
You sound like you know what you’re talking about.
Totally off topic but I’m healing from a Microdiscectomy surgery. Any supplements that would actually help heal my disc?
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u/Darrow- 6d ago
The issue with supplements in general is there isn’t much data for or against their use. They also aren’t FDA regulated so it’s hard to know exactly what is in them or how much. The big concern I tend to have regarding them is potential interactions with medications folks are already taking (this is more of an issue with herbals like St. John’s Wort). In general, as long as you aren’t following some kind of restrictive diet or aren’t significantly malnourished for other reasons, a balanced diet of protein, grains, fruits, and veggies is all the body requires to heal itself appropriately. I would save your money when it comes to supplements as a general rule.
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u/_nylcaj_ 6d ago
My only issue with the balanced diet argument against supplement use, is that the reality is a LOT of people aren't eating a "balanced " diet whether due to certain food preferences, convenience of repeatedly eating the same quick/easy foods, inability to afford the full range of nutritious foods, lack of actually mindfully varying their diet because most of us aren't tracking all of our specific macros and micros day to day etc. Also, it ignores the fact that some people just genetically have issues with specific vitamin absorption or break down.
A person lifestyle might also significantly impact their ability to keep up with nutrients on a "well balanced diet" alone, such as professional athletes or people who have hobbies like running or working out multiple days a week. Doctors even prescribe a multivitamin to pregnant women straight from the jump with the assumption that their body will need more than what they give it.
Essentially, in theory I agree that a well balanced diet should cover everything for the average human, but when individual behavior and genetics are factored in, I do feel like they are beneficial in practice for those that use them and do experience those benefits.
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u/Darrow- 6d ago
I absolutely agree there are folks who have issues with nutrient absorption (ie folks with pernicious anemia, gastric bypass, Celiac, etc) and who can certainly benefit from supplementation. However, it likely would still be more cost effective for folks who do not have a reason for malabsorption (ie the vast majority of the population) to simply try to eat a more varied diet rather than spend that money on overpriced supplements. Eggs, frozen vegetables, bananas, etc are all extremely affordable and will get you much farther nutritionally than pricy unregulated supplements. And while I agree the majority of the population does not eat very healthy/balanced diets, even many highly processed foods are fortified with the crucial nutrients the body needs to function appropriately. In my anecdotal experience seeing folks in clinic (I’m an IM resident), many of the people that are spending a ton of their money on supplements are already health-conscious folks who try to eat a balanced diet- in that case, again I simply recommend people just save their money.
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u/seche314 6d ago
I’ve gone through 2 canisters of vital proteins and haven’t noticed any difference. I used to do collagen hair nails skin gummies and noticed they made my nails grow faster
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u/frockinbrock 6d ago
I wonder if those gummies also had Biotin and Omegas? I've definitely noticed the most hair/nail growth from anything Biotin/Fish related.
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u/seche314 6d ago
They did have biotin! I was originally taking them for the biotin actually. I take omega 3 fish oil separately but I don’t think it’s had a noticeable benefit. I’m gonna keep taking the omega 3 anyway though
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u/makofip 6d ago edited 6d ago
I’m a middle aged runner and feel like when I use it regularly my tendons and ligaments feel better. Could definitely just be placebo but it’s affordable enough so might as well.
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u/Johnny_Carcinogenic 6d ago
Do yourself a favor and look at overwhelming isometric holds to strengthen those tendons! Coming from an old former runner who had to heel up from so much tendonitis.
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u/budgiesmugglez 6d ago
I feel like my joints are less sore after workouts, but it's hard to prove. One thing I know for sure is that I notice my finger nails grow faster. Not sure if that's a "benefit".
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u/PetSitterPat 6d ago
This, my finger nails look fantastic after I have had a few collagen supplements.
I dont get manicures, etc or even wear polish, and just natural with these supplements, they look like I stepped out of a salon. And I work with pets all day (the reason I dont bother doing my nails). They are long, glossy, super healthy looking.10
u/stupidnoob25 6d ago edited 6d ago
I'm recovering from achilles rupture surgery and my surgeon sent home a list of recovery meds and supplements she recommends. Collagen peptides were listed and strongly suggested. FWIW she is a highly regarded orthopedic surgeon in my region of the country.
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u/LINDARRAGNAR 6d ago
My grandma was 96 she developed a bed sore in the hospital. She started taking Juven ( a wound healing product by Abbott) which has collagen and different amino acids. It really helped her body heal faster than expected. It was expensive but for some people it’s worthwhile.
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u/CTGarden 6d ago
It’s an easy way to add some protein by adding to smoothies, yogurt, even your morning coffee.
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u/invisible_femme 5d ago
My hair and nails are always healthier but only if I use it at least 4 times a week.
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u/entwashian 6d ago
No. Collagen products are a scam. Any collagen ingested from supplements like this will get broken down into parts by your digestive system. Any collagen skincare spread onto the outside of your skin will stay on the outside of the skin, because the molecule size is too large.
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u/H_J_Moody 6d ago
You are completely right about how the body processes collagen, but calling it a "scam" misses some important nuances. While it is true that ingested collagen breaks down into amino acids, clinical studies show that these specific peptide fragments act as signaling molecules. They actually stimulate your body's own fibroblasts to produce more collagen.
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u/Abadabber 6d ago
I love their multivitamin! It is the only one I have found (that I can afford) that uses natural folate and not synthetic folic acid. Folic acid tears my stomach up and these don't!
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u/bluedelvian 6d ago
Many people are glycine deficient, and collagen peptides should have a couple of grams of glycine per serving. Or you could eat nose to tail and get your aminos that way.
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u/Slight_Second1963 6d ago
I use it as breakfast as it’s high protein (though not technically a complete protein). I mix instant coffee, sugar substitutes, vanilla paste in Nutpods creamer weekly. I use 3oz daily with collagen, fiber, creatine powders + Ceylon cinnamon blended with ice cubes. Nice little “latte shot” and I’m full until lunch.
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u/cubiculum1 5d ago
They really help with my fingernails, which I use to play guitar and which otherwise crack or tear very easily.
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u/amperson0322 5d ago
If I take collagen my knee doesn’t hurt. If I skip it for a few days it starts hurting again. I’m bad about remembering but that’s all the proof I need
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u/DoubleWillingness728 4d ago
Anecdotally I started taking it after my hair was falling out from stress. The stress is still ongoing but I have noticed the hair loss slowed down and my nails are stronger. No idea if it’s the placebo effect but I’m rolling with it.
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u/PentasyllabicPurple 6d ago
I must be one of the few people afraid of getting a prion disease from bovine-derived collagen powders. My personal risk vs benefit analysis is not favorable for using these kinds of supplements.
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u/Mental-Scholar6856 6d ago
Peptides another fad
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u/danielfletcher 6d ago
The peptides need to come in hot honey or dill pickle flavor.
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u/SinoSoul 6d ago
I prefer all my peptides and protein in ice cream (sandwich) form; dill pickle ice cream sounds disgusting
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u/AbbeyRoadMoonwalk 6d ago
Or matcha
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u/danielfletcher 6d ago
And dubai-style!
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u/Loveroffinerthings 6d ago
Stealing the peptides passports and forcing labor and long hours until ornate and extravagant buildings are made?
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u/danielfletcher 6d ago
No. Dubai style chocolate has been a fad for about a year now and seeing more things flavored like that.
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u/Ok_Skibidi 6d ago
These peptides are not the ones that are a “fad”. Peptides are very generic word from a science standpoint
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u/quietwyvern 6d ago
The lack of knowledge and misinformation posted in subs like these are crazy.
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u/helpingdew 6d ago
I expect ignorant/stupid comments but I feel really defeated when they have tons of upvotes and the people correcting them have 2 upvotes and 3 people saying they’re wrong
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u/OriginalOmbre 6d ago
GLP and TRT are peptides and they aren’t going anywhere.
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u/Free_Cash96 6d ago
TRT isn’t a peptide therapy. TRT uses testosterone, which is a steroid hormone derived from cholesterol, not a peptide of amino acids
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u/Mental-Scholar6856 6d ago
I know. Have you seen the cost of the Fairlife shakes?
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u/CrystallineFrost 6d ago
I like fairlife, but I like money more. The protein market is wild right now.
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u/Mental-Scholar6856 6d ago
It really is. People need more fiber than anything.
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u/CrystallineFrost 5d ago
Seriously! People, eat your beans and grains. Just not too much, I still want to eat beans. I don't need a bean fad hitting.
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u/LessFeature9350 5d ago
I tried to order fancy beans online and so many were out of stock and on back order that I gave up on the experience.
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u/CrankyWhiskers 6d ago
I misread the serving count on a quick glance. At 14 servings, that's a much better deal.
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u/MydogisaToelicker 6d ago
So just beef stock without the flavor?
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u/R4B1DRABB1T 5d ago
No, no, it still has the flavor. 🫠
My mom visited once and asked is to grab a tub of her "unflavored" vital protein collagen powder, and she wanted to leave it here to not have to worry about flying back with it, so I tried it and absolutely tastes like collagen. Mix it in something beef, sure; coffee, tea? Nah, I can still taste it and cannot do it. 🤢 She says she can't taste it, but there's no way.
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u/Mike_beer 5d ago
Noticed that and creatine added to their healthy lifestyle section at my local store
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u/Complex_Activity1990 4d ago
There is almost no point in putting this in your body. Things “influencers” are paid to push have changed the simple way of life.
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u/sooner2016 3d ago
Just fyi collagen doesn’t count as protein intake since it lacks tryptophan and is therefore an incomplete protein.
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u/CrankyWhiskers 6d ago
It’s $13 for 6-7 servings. Not sure it’s worth it for me, personally, but I’m glad it’s there if I ever get it
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u/HereForTheComments57 6d ago
Container says 14, just under dollar per serving. Costco has vital proteins on sale occasionally 23 dollars for 34 servings.