Wednesday, April 11, 2012

NeoCell Collagen Sport Review and Giveaway

Several weeks ago I was lucky enough to win some NeoCell Collagen ImmuCell, in a giveaway hosted by Women’s Endurance Gear.  I was really excited to try it as I have read a lot of articles online and in health newsletters,  about collagen, what it does in our bodies, how it degrades as we age, and the benefits of collagen supplements.

Simply stated, collagen is a fibrous type of protein found in our bodies, that supports and connects other tissues.  It has been referred to as the glue that holds our bodies together.

As adults age, the body slowly loses collagen, and  the cartilage around joints can weaken causing pain, the gums are vulnerable to periodontal disease, and the skin can sag and wrinkle.

I have been taking the NeoCell Collagen ImmuCell capsules  since they arrived and  I am no longer having any pain in my left hip joint when I run.  I am extremely happy about this and do intend to keep taking collagen supplements as long as I run and want to be intensely physically active.

Recently NeoCell sent me a container of their Collagen Sport Whey Isolate Complex to sample and review.    They market this supplement as a '4 in 1 product' -  Refuel, Recover, Regenerate, and Replenish.  Please click on the link to read the details for yourself.

It can be used by a wide variety of people who follow special diets because it contains no:
  •  gluten
  •  sugar
  •  lactose
  •  artificial sweeteners or flavors
  •  fillers or synthetic ingredients 


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I chose French Vanilla because I like to use my protein powders in a variety of ways and I thought it would be more versatile than the Belgian Chocolate.
 
This powder has a whopping 30g of protein in a single serving and mixes very easily into liquids and other foodstuffs with just a spoon.   No need to use a blender or a shaker jar.  I tried it myself, and I think this would make it very easy to take along and use on trips or in your gym bag.
 
I was a bit surprised by the color… it is a creamy white when it is dry, but after it is wet, it turns a light brown.



But I am delighted with the taste.  It is not sweet at all, and has a natural vanilla flavor.  The texture is light and there is no clumping or grittiness at all.  It is not 'dusty' tasting like some other whey powders I have tasted.

I have been using this Collagen Sport in my usual ways.  I have been mixing it into our morning oats on running days.

Here with Nutella and Greek yogurt for me…

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and with peanut butter and Greek yogurt for The Captain.

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We have also been enjoying it in our after-run smoothies.  I like to add some fruit as it has no added sugars. I have tried bananas, oranges, and also frozen berries..  Because it has a lovely vanilla flavor it goes really well with fruit of all kinds. I think mango and kiwis would be very good with it. If I was not going to add fruit, and just wanted a protein drink I think I would add a bit of Stevia to sweeten it a bit, although I did taste it without and it is not unpleasant or bitter... it is just not sweet.


And a few days ago, I was experimenting with making some raw protein ‘balls’ and came up with a Lemon and Chia version.  You can find the recipe on my food blog We can begin to feed.

I would love to try the Belgian Chocolate now and wish I had asked for both!

Would you like to try some of this Collagen Sport Whey Isolate Complex?  To get in on this giveaway, just leave me a comment telling me about your favorite way to use protein powder, and which flavor you would choose if you win… French Vanilla or Belgian Chocolate.

Then, if you would like a second entry, tweet about this giveaway and be sure to include @eatrunsail and @NeoCellSport in your tweet.  Leave another comment telling me you did this.

I will select the winning entry on Friday, April 20th and post the winner's name on Saturday, April 21st.  I will also try to contact the winner by email (if I have an email address).  The winner will have until Monday April 23rd at noon PDT to contact me by email at eatrunsail@gmail.com to claim the prize.  If I do not  have an email or blog comment from the winner by then, I will choose another entry.
 
I did receive this product in exchange for a review on my blog, but the opinions expressed are 100% my own.

31 comments:

  1. The change in color is indeed strange, but I also appreciated the lack of added sweetness.

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  2. I would love to try the protein powder in vanilla...I'd put it in smoothies like you did! :)

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  3. I would like french vanilla and i use protein powder in milkshakes any flavour I'm not picky

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  4. I like it as a shake or in my oats. I would choose the chocolate this time!

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  5. i like making the lil protein bites/bars with oats, nut butters and protein powders! or i like to put it in my smoothies! i would love to try the french vanilla!!

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  6. This would be amazing! Thanks for the review and I love vanilla since it mixes well into my pancakes and oatmeal!

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  7. I just use protein into shakes! And that stuff is amazing and so tasty! I would definetly go for the French Vanilla as its my favorite!!

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  8. i always use vanilla in my protein shakes too! sounds yummy and I'd definitely give it a try...

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  9. I love using protein powder in my protein pancakes...so good and carb & sugar free! Yummy!

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  10. I was actually thinking about getting this protein powder but wasnt sure if I should. Then I cam across your blog and this review. Perfect timing! :) This protein powder sounds great and I would love to give it a try! Thanks for hosting the giveaway and giving us the opperatunity to try this product out!!!

    I use protein powder pretty much everyday. I use it for baking, smoothies, on its own with water and in my oatmeal. My favorite would have to be in smoothies. Since summer is just right around the corner I've been drinking plenty of cool smoothies. Adding a scoop or two of protein powder is great!! :)
    I honestly wouldnt mind either flavor. Both sound amazing! But since I use protein powder for so many things, I think I would go with French Vanilla. I agree with you, its so much for versatile than a chocolate flavor!

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  11. I tweeted about the giveaway! :) (ShannonLauraK)

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  12. I LOVE making protein shakes... I would probably go with the french vanilla because it would go with more things in a shake then chocolate would :)

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  13. I love protein shakes and making protein balls for quick snacks or a quick fix post workout!!

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  14. Oh and I would like to try chocolate, because I have never tried chocolate protein powder before, and I can just see the yummy chocolate mint protein balls already!!!

    I tweeted This!!

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  15. My favorite is in a SMOOOOOOOOTHIE!!! :)

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  16. Do you think this powder is good for protein pancakes? I know some dont work as well as others

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  17. French vanilla for SMOOTHIES after my strength workouts ...and now my runs ;)

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  18. I put protein powder in my post-workout smoothies; sometimes after long runs and almost always after weights. I would probably like both flavours, but if I had to pick one, I would start with the chocolate :D Off to tweet!

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  19. I would choose Belgian chocolate for my smoothies--post long run and strength workouts...and double workouts!

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  20. Belgian chocolate for my post-long run, post weights, post double workout days!

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  21. I tweeted the giveaway! (@triingathlete)

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  22. I may be too late, but I would love to try this product if I can still enter. Protein shakes are the quickest and most effective way for me to recover after a workout. I would pick the vanilla because, as you said, I think it would go with more things. I would also share this with my Dad, who has been drinking shakes lately.

    By the way, this is a great review!!

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  23. I tweeted the giveaway too (just in case)! ;)

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  24. I like protein powder just as a regular smoothie, and the belgian chocolate sounds delish!
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  25. tweeted
    https://twitter.com/#!/kc98765/status/193399238649065474

    klconn7 (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  26. I put protein powder in smoothies. I like the belgian chocolate.
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  27. tweeted
    https://twitter.com/#!/JBilliris/status/193407399820918784

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  28. I'd love to try the french vanilla! Although, you bring up a good point of the belgian chocolate in the protein balls!

    Protein balls or smoothies is how I would use it!

    Glad your hip is feeling better!

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  29. i love this stuff. my favorite way is old school - banana smoothie. I drink it after hard workouts. Helped me lose weight and feel great while training for a marathon. I'd love more!

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