Bulletproof Collagen Protein Review – Should You Buy It?

Summary  |  Ranking  |  Marketing  |  Ingredients & Side Effects: Unflavored, Vanilla, Chocolate  |  Reviews  |  Pricing  |  Pros & Cons  |  Overall  |

Bulletproof Collagen Protein is sourced from high-quality Collagen but offers no testing to ensure quality. The unflavored version gets it but the flavored ones are definitely flawed because of the additives that they use.

With the flavored options, there is something for anyone’s taste. But the pricing with them does feel excessive, especially given how affordable is the flagship option.

Ranking | Where Does This Bovine Collagen Rank (In 2022)?

Marketing | Mixes Easily, Flavorless, Offers Hair, Skin, Nail Health

According to the manufacturer, the Bulletproof Collagen Protein powder is flavorless (unless it’s flavored) and easy to mix with any drink. Per their words, this will provide plenty of amino acids which will get the job done to guarantee plenty of gains.

The product page feels kind of like the Hey Nutrition Collagen (review) and Yoli Collagen (review). It feels very thorough. But it has also got plenty of marketing.

There’s the option to subscribe and save 20%. There is also an extra rebate if we bundle it (10% off). And then, almost any order will get free shipping as well. And there’s also a section for frequently asked questions and a frequently bought together section.

On top of all that, there’s also a section for Bulletproof Collagen Protein reviews with very little negative feedback.

As for the benefits, the supplement promises improvements to joint health, bone health, hair health, nail health, muscle health, and tendon health. The profound emphasis is, however, on the skin health.

As for free-of claims, it’s said to be Hormone-Free and Keto-Friendly. Other than that, they don’t really put anything else on display. I mean, it’s for sure not 100% Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, or Soy-Free. And it used to say Non-GMO. But no more.

So, how good it actually is?

Ingredients & Side Effects | Breaking Down Bulletproof Collagens 1-By-1

Collagen supplements can be done in a variety of different ways. The first and obvious option is to make it all about Collagen and Collagen only like in the Natural Elements Multi Collagen (review).

The other option would be to add a couple of other substances to the mix like in the Reserveage Collagen Booster (review).

But the Collagen of Bulletproof does it in both ways.

So, we’ve got three different supplements, and it depends on what we choose. The Unflavored option is about Collagen alone. Whereas the Vanilla and Chocolate options add other bits as well.

Thus, to discuss them all and to make it easy to follow, let’s look at the beneficial ingredients and additives separately.

Bulletproof Collagen Protein Unflavored – It’s 100% Quality Collagen & Nothing Else

In its essence, the Bulletproof Collagen Protein Unflavored reminds me of supplements like the Zhou Collagen Peptides (review) or Alaya Multi Collagen (review). It’s a powder. It’s got quality sourcing. It’s unflavored. And it’s all about the Collagen.

So, per serving (two scoops), the supplement of this review contains 20 grams or 20,000 milligrams of Hydrolyzed Bovine Collagen which is Grass-Fed, Pasture-Raised, and Hormone-Free. Here’s to elaborate on that.

First, it’s about the sourcing aspect. So, again, this one is Grass-Fed, Pasture-Raised, and Hormone-Free (cows). Meaning, it’s the most quality stuff. It’s the highest standard for Collagen of Bovine sources. And that’s just really good [R, R, R, R, R, R, R, R, R].

Second, the total amounts. I mean, this Bulletproof offers 20 grams per serving. Which is an absolute abundance and can deliver on all the benefits. And Collagen can also add to gut health, teeth health, blood sugar regulation, better metabolism, and more [R, R, R, R, R, R, R, R, R].

Third, here’s the only downside. I’ve no idea whether they do third-party testing on the Collagen of this review. As far as I can tell, they do not. Moreover, there is nothing about in-house testing either. And that’s a flaw.

Now, as for side effects, there are likely not to be any. I mean, additives are what’s responsible for side effects typically. And the Unflavored Bulletproof Collagen Protein doesn’t have any.

It’s not a common thing as almost all supplements out there require them (they are the glue ingredients). But from time to time, there are categories which don’t. And Collagen powders is one of those categories.

To that end, I believe going Unflavored is the best option.

Bulletproof Collagen Protein Vanilla – There Is One Aspect I Don’t Like

Now, the Bulletproof Collagen Protein Vanilla builds on what the Unflavored version is. And then, it adds one other ingredient for sustained energy. And there’s also the taste which comes with a list of additives.

Namely, per serving (two scoops), the supplement of this section offers 20 grams of the same quality sourced Collagen that Unflavored offers. In addition to this, we also get the XCT Oil.

So, here’s to elaborate on what we didn’t already discuss in the previous section.

For Bulletproof brand, XCT Oil is a mixture of Caprylic Acid and Capric Acid. Both of these can be extremely beneficial. They can lower cholesterol levels, improve digestion, promote skin health and mouth health, aid brain health, foster weight loss, and among others provide anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antimicrobial properties [R, R, R, R, R, R, R, R, R, R, R, R, R].

The only trouble is that I don’t know how much of it is there. I mean, the manufacturer doesn’t care to share that information.

And that’s hard to tell just by the nutritional facts. I mean, XCT Oil is the good saturated fat (many wrongfully believe that saturated fat is always bad). But there’s also the creamer in additives which can contribute to that, too.

Still, I think we’re probably looking at like 3 grams of XCT Oil. Which isn’t a whole lot. But then, this is not a supplement for that. It’s just a drive-by kind of addition. Which is good to have but is not here so that we can expect much of it.

On that note, I think it’s time to discuss additives.

While it is not made straight forward, I believe that those are the Coconut Creamer Powder (nonfat dry coconut milk, tapioca maltodextrin, coconut oil, gum acacia, sunflower lecithin, tri-calcium phosphate), Natural Vanilla Flavor, Erythritol, Cellulose Gum, Rebaudioside A (refined stevia leaf extract).

So, what is all this?

Natural Vanilla Flavor is what is necessary for that taste. The harmfulness or lack thereof relies on whether or not there are good manufacturing practices in place. With Bulletproof, I would like to believe that it’s the case as it’s a very reputable manufacturer. However, they don’t elaborate too much on that themselves [R, R, R, R, R].

Erythritol is a sugar alcohol. It’s one of the two that I would be okay with having in my supplements as it can grant gains as well. And as far as potential side effects, that far outweighs it (it can create bloating and other stomach distress) [R, R, R, R, R].

As for Cellulose Gum, that’s essentially Cellulose. Which is a substance that most vegetables and fruits have plenty of. Meaning, it’s helpful more than anything else [R, R, R].

As for Rebaudioside A, that’s Stevia. It’s a natural sweetener that can create benefits like reduction in cholesterol levels, improving weight loss, lowering blood sugar levels, providing anti-cancer and anti-Lyme-disease effects, aiding gut health, and more. I’m not aware of any side effects it could create [R, R, R, R, R].

Thus, so far, I would say that there are no problems. But I think it’s a different story with the Coconut Creamer Powder. It’s got Maltodextrin. And this additive is a nasty one.

It’s a sugar, a more detrimental one than our regular table sugar. The problem with it comes in two parts. First, it can cause difficulties breathing, headaches, bloating, diarrhea, worsen immunity. Second, it can be used as a cover-up ingredient to mask stuff like flavor enhancers, various harmful sweeteners, and more [R, R, R, R, R, R, R].

Bulletproof Collagen Protein Chocolate – Some Added Cocoa To The Vanilla Mix

The Bulletproof Collagen Protein Chocolate is kind of like the Vanilla option. For starters, it builds on what the Unflavored option establishes. And then, it’s augmented by some Bulletproof MCT Oil (again, for sustained energy).

So, per serving (two scoops), this Chocolate Protein offers 20 grams of Grass-Fed, Pasture-Raised, and Hormone-Free Hydrolyzed Bovine Collagen. Alongside this, we also get unspecified amounts of MCT Oil. So, here’s how it pans out.

Collagen contents we already discussed. It’s all very good. As for the MCT Oil, in essence, that’s the same XCT Oil from the previous section. It’s just called differently.

It’s still the mixture of Caprylic Acid and Capric Acid which is what can bring a ton of different benefits. So, just to reiterate, it’s this notion of antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial properties going alongside better skin, digestive, brain health, improved mouth health, cholesterol levels, weight loss, and more [R, R, R, R, R, R, R, R, R, R, R, R, R].

As for the amount of it, it seems to me that there should be about as much as there is XCT Oil with the Vanilla Bulletproof Collagen Protein. But what about additives?

They’re actually very similar. I mean, basically, it has all of the same stuff, even the less than ideal Maltodextrin. Granted, the Natural Vanilla Flavor is swapped out for Cacao Powder.

And Cacao is a very good thing.

It’s loaded with various antioxidants. It’s even got the capacity to help battle cancer, enhance brain power, improve mood, erase fatigue, fight off inflammation, aid heart health, protect brain, boost digestion, reduce blood sugar and cholesterol levels, provide with anti-bacterial properties, and more. There are no dangers with it. It’s great as an additive [R, R, R, R, R].

Reviews | Possible Fakes Do Impact The Customer Feedback

Having discussed all of the three versions of the Bulletproof Collagen, it’s time to look into customer feedback. Meaning, we’re here to look at what the customers have been saying, and whether or not it has been a good experience for them typically.

If we look at the Bulletproof Collagen Protein reviews on their product pages, it’s very, very promising.

I mean, I wouldn’t say that the feedback is overwhelmingly positive like in the case with the Skinny Fit Super Youth (review) or the Live Conscious Collagen Peptides (review). But still. It’s high enough.

Granted, this has shown not to be the most reliable source of ratings. Hence, I took it to all third-party sellers and retailers.

In total, I found 2,143 Bulletproof Collagen Protein reviews. Of these, the most abundantly reviewed was Unflavored option (1,277 pieces of feedback) followed by the Vanilla option (595 pieces of feedback) and Chocolate version (271 pieces of feedback).

With the Unflavored version of things, 1,124 ratings were positive. Whereas 153 were negative. Thus, a success rate of 88.0% which is the highest one for the brand.

Then, the Bulletproof Collagen Protein Vanilla had 480 positive pieces of feedback and 115 negative ones. This means that it’s sitting at 80.7%.

And then, the Chocolate version offered 226 positive comments and 45 negative ones. Thus, a global success rate of 83.4%.

Hence, all in all, for the Bulletproof Collagen brand, we’ve got 1,830 positive ratings and 313 negative ones. Or an overall feedback of 85.4%. Which is about five percent less than what we typically see for quality Collagen supplements. But I think there’s kind of an explanation for that.

You see, most of the reviews I gathered on Amazon.

But, on Amazon, as far as I can tell, people are getting scammed with a fake product. Hence, the success rate is likely far worse than it should be. Because never do we get scammed with a higher quality Collagen.

Granted, the supplements of this review probably have their instances of an allergic reaction, not dissolving properly, or people not liking the taste. However, having fake products in the mix, for sure, worsens that feedback.

And so, I wouldn’t take the comparatively lower success rate into account too much. As long as it’s not Amazon or eBay (or any other platform which brings together sellers and buyers) that you get it from, it should be fine.

But other than that, fake products are a real problem I first started noticing back when I did a review on the Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides. It’s just something to be aware of and thus, prefer not buying supplements at certain places.

But if we look at the positive customer reviews of the Bulletproof Collagen Protein, many say that this on is the best one by far.

In fact, many have found great benefits to their hair and joint health. Others praise the fact that it dissolves easily and that it has no taste. Others are delighted with the pain relief. Others more emphasize skin health and muscle recovery. And others yet note that we have to try it to be convinced.

Pricing | It Does Depend On Your Bulletproof Collagen Of Choice

Another bit that we have to look at is pricing. And pricing is interesting. And no one in the customer reviews really complained about this. So, I guess people would naturally assume that it’s decently priced. But is it?

So, per container, the Unflavored option holds 25 servings, the Vanilla option holds 15, and the Chocolate version holds also 15 servings. They all typically come for a price of $35.16. Hence, the Unflavored one costs 70.3 cents for every 10 grams of Bovine Collagen whereas Vanilla and Chocolate prices at $1.17 for every 10 grams of Bovine Collagen. So, how does that compare?

Primal Kitchen Collagen Peptides (review) is a supplement that typically costs $35.95. That’s 57.2 cents for every 10 grams of Bovine Collagen. Namely, it’s some 20% less than the Bulletproof Collagen Protein Unflavored and some 50% less than the flavored options.

Both Primal Kitchen and Bulletproof are Grass-Fed and Pasture-Raised, and both are also Hormone-Free. Neither of them does third-party testing. And there are no additives (compared to the Unflavored option). The only real difference is the price and Pirmal Kitchen’s in-house testing.

But Primal Kitchen is, to that end, clearly the better choice.

Another supplement to compare it to would be the Doctor’s Best Collagen Powder (review). It typically costs 75.7 cents for every 10 grams of Bovine Collagen. And it has a 96.3% global success rate.

Yet it doesn’t offer either Grass-Fed or Pasture-Raised with its Collagen. I mean, the price is about even. But Doctor’s Best doesn’t care for true quality sourcing. Thus, I wouldn’t ever go for it.

I mean, the Bulletproof option is like better in every way possible. Except maybe the success rates. But we shouldn’t buy supplements just off of that.

Overall | I Would Buy The Unflavored Supplement But Consider Flavored

Overall, I think Bulletproof is a really strong brand. People like it. People are well-aware of it. And so, it doesn’t really take much for them to also trust it with their Collagen product. And I wouldn’t call them out on that. Because, the way I see, they have done a pretty good job with it.

I mean, yes, for negatives, the success rates are not that great. And then, they don’t really expand too much on what their manufacturing is like, and they don’t do third-party testing.

But, for positives, there is an abundance of the highest quality Collagen, sometimes even augmented by MCT Oil. Plus, the additives are fine for the most part.

Thus, (out of avoid it, consider it, shortlist it, buy it) I would recommend shortlisting the Bulletproof Collagen Protein brand (I would buy the Unflavored, and consider both the Bulletproof Collagen Protein Vanilla and Chocolate option).

On that note, if you’re ever interested in what else is out there, do have a look into my review on the Live Conscious Collagen (full review with a summary). I’ve done many articles on all kinds of Collagens. And this is the best one I’ve found.

Above all, I hope this Bulletproof Collagen Protein review helped you find the information you were looking for. If you have any thoughts or questions, I’m here for you. And do feel free to leave your own personal reviews on the product as well.