What is Organic Collagen Peptides made from, and is it sustainably sourced?

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Organic Collagen Peptides is made from 100% USDA Organic, grass-fed bovine hides sourced from cattle raised on rainforest-safe pasture.

What is Organic Collagen Peptides made from?

Collagen peptides are typically made from collagen-rich animal tissues, such as bovine hides or fish skin and scales.

Our Organic Collagen Peptides is made exclusively from bovine hides (cowhides). The hides are a natural by-product of the beef industry and are processed to extract the collagen protein, which is then hydrolyzed into smaller collagen peptides.

Using the hides for collagen helps make use of more of the animal rather than allowing this collagen-rich material to go to waste.

Where do the cattle come from?

Our Organic Collagen Peptides is sourced from 100% grass-fed and USDA Organic cattle raised on rainforest-safe pasture. Our sourcing standards are intended to support responsible land use while providing a high-quality collagen ingredient.

Is the collagen sustainably sourced?

We consider the use of bovine hides to be an important part of our sourcing approach because the hides are a by-product of beef production. Rather than using an animal solely for collagen production, we use a collagen-rich part of an animal already being processed for food.

We also prioritize cattle raised on rainforest-safe pasture and maintain USDA Organic sourcing standards.

Sustainability in agriculture is complex, so we avoid making a blanket claim that any single protein source has zero environmental impact. Our goal is to make thoughtful sourcing choices and use as much of the available raw material as possible.

What makes our collagen different?

Natural Force® Organic Collagen Peptides is:

• Made from 100% bovine collagen
• Sourced from USDA Organic, grass-fed cattle
• Made from collagen-rich bovine hides
• Hydrolyzed into collagen peptides
• Unflavored and unsweetened
• Free from unnecessary fillers, colors, and flavors
• Lab-tested for quality and purity

 
Learn More

For a closer look at where collagen comes from and how bovine hides are transformed into collagen peptides, see:

• What Is Collagen Made Of? Amino Acids, Types & Why It Matters
• Bovine vs. Marine Collagen: Which Should YOU Be Taking?

In short: Our Organic Collagen Peptides is made from collagen-rich bovine hides that are a by-product of beef production. We source these hides from USDA Organic, grass-fed cattle raised on rainforest-safe pasture, allowing us to make use of more of the animal while maintaining our sourcing standards.