Hey Everyone! Hope the summer is treating you well. Hope you are not really skipping your sunscreen? And, yes, tomatoes because the lycopene in them helps your skin fight the sun damage and increases your tolerance towards the harmful rays as well.
These days I am getting my lycopene not from the tomatoes but the Nutrova Collagen + Anti-Oxidants nutritional supplement which I talked about a while back. I got this product in the first week of April and I was supposed to consume the 30 sachets in 30 consecutive days. But, somehow or the other, I still have 5-6 sachets left to consume but still I think I can review the product without any qualms. So, let me start!
Price : Rs 2750 (lets see if the product is worth it?).
Availability : Nutrova Website.
Type of Product : Nutritional Supplement in powdered form.
Color, Flavor and Texture : Cream colored granules in cranberry flavor which are not exactly completely soluble in water.
Usage : Mix contents of one sachet with water everyday and consume it.
Packaging : Since the product is available in sachets of 12gms each, it is easy to carry. The only thing which the brand can provide is a little slit so that the sachet can be opened easily without needing a scissor.
Ingredients
So, how does the collagen in it work?
The product uses collagen peptide also known as hydrolyzed collagen. Amino acids linked together form peptides, and chains of peptides make up proteins. The characteristic benefits of collagen peptide on the skin are by virtue of very specific peptide sequences present in this ingredient.
Also Read : Role of Collagen in Anti-Aging Skin Care
If we eat collagen, it’ll be broken down in our stomach like any other protein. We may get some of the amino acids, which will help, but the peptides are the component of collagen peptide/hydrolyzed collagen that actually benefit the skin.
And, are you concerned about the Fructose in the product?
Fructose is the first ingredient because the safe and effective levels of the other ingredients are in milligram quantities, and the amount in each sachet is less than half of what you would find in an apple. We’ve intentionally used fructose in this product because it has little to no impact on blood sugar says Akshay Pai, Founder, Nutrova.
Fructose gets a bad rap because of high fructose corn syrup used in processed food an aerated drinks, but that’s a whole other product. We avoid artificial sweeteners in our products and didn’t want to use regular sugar/glucose which can impact blood sugar, making the product less than ideal for diabetics and people with high sugar.
And, yes artificial flavoring?
Collagen peptide, like any peptide, has a bitter taste and flavouring it was necessary. We use nature identical flavours in all our products says Akshay Pai, Founder, Nutrova. And, yes, I would like to add that though I love the product, I hate the taste. Cranberry is not my cup of tea 🙂
Results
So, now we come to the main part. As I have already mentioned, I did not take the supplements everyday. So, the breaks in between did help me find out how long would the product is effective.
Now, it is no magic that you take the product one day and the skin will turn out beautiful. Basically, what happens is that collagen peptides in the product are absorbed without further breakdown and incorporated directly into new collagen in the skin. So, it takes two days at least to see a difference in your skin but yes you will see the difference.
And, yes, another great thing I found was that the results lasted for two days without following a proper diet so I am sure that the results would be even longer lasting when you take a balanced diet and follow a proper exercise routine. That will help the skin regenerate itself faster.
Did I see any reduction in my fine lines or wrinkles?
Okay, so I do not really have wrinkles but I do have fine lines and I had developed laugh lines as well. And, I have a very deep neck line.
And, did the product work on them?
First, let me be fair. I was not diligent in taking the supplements and, second, it has been long since I have really inspected my skin. So, I can not fairly say that my fine lines reduction is just due to the product but yes there are lesser fine lines than I remember.
And, the laugh lines did get covered pretty soon after using the product!
And, reg the neck line, it is not really gone but I can see that it is less visible.
So, yup, in the longer run, I am sure it is definitely going to help clear off the wrinkles.
Does it remove spots or tanning?
No. This product does not do anything more than its claims. So, do not expect it to make you fair or remove the pigmentation or anything like that.
My Verdict
Well, yes, it is expensive! And, the product is targeted for 30+ age when the collagen production reduces. But, of course, if your skin is damaged, this might rev up your skin. And, depending on the intensity of your skin damage, you can decide the intake schedule of the supplements and balance out your expenditure.
Swati,
Oh my I loved what the product claims and does!But yeah damn damn expensive !!
hey Sangeetha. yup, it is expensive. but, yes, it is a great product and does stand up to its claims 🙂
Hi Swati, thanks for this update. Seems like a good product, the only concern i have is how long i need to take this, as you already mentioned, it is damn expensive, a couple of months is okay. But if it needs to be taken for a long time, it will make a dent in our budgets. Also once i stop, will the skin still have the positive effects or will it go worse than what it is now. This is always my biggest worry in taking any kind of supplements. What do you think ?
hey Jyothi. sorry for replying so late! you are asking the correct question and the only answer to such a query is that generally it has to be taken life long. and, yes, it does make a dent in the budget. the only thing i can say is that you can take the product once in 2-3 days depending on how your skin reacts to it and then once one entire packet is consumed (30 sachets), a gap of one month is must so that the body does not get used to the product and will continue to show the same results. The same thing is followed for any kind of a supplement. so, I can say it would be probably 3-4 packets a year which means almost 10-11k per year. but, yes, it is huge!! no doubt.
Thanks Swati, will probably do what you suggest and see how it works.
Did you try the Kerastrength from Nutrova, i remember you saying that you were interested in that product.
They also have an antioxidant protection ? Any idea how that works, seems more reasonable at Rs. 1200/-
hey Jyothi. nope, I have not yet bought that product from them. but, yes, I was thinking but then I am really unsure of taking supplements without doctor’s advise so was confused as to what to do!! yup, at least it is reasonably priced.
Hey Swati, I am suffering extreme hair fall at the age of 22. And few people suggested me about nutrova kerastrength. What would you suggest
Go for herbal Shampoo from Khadi Gramudhyog,The brand name is “Saritha” It really works.Just apply and gently massage on the scalp and after a few minutes wash off.
I have tried and it worked.Not expensive at all.
A slight warning for women with menopausal symptoms or who have fibroids problem. My mother who is 54 has fibroids and recently suffered from heavy periods. Post that her skin became too pale and withered.
I read about Nutriva (collagen) and it’s reviews, got positive feedback so thought can give my mother the same.
After twenty days of course she suddenly started having patches around her soft parts of the body like thighs, back side of arms etc. The skin inside the patch had become rough, dry and scaly like a fish?
She suddenly stopped the course, had neem juice and now the patches have started reducing.
Please please consult a physician before taking this product.
I wanted to write a testimonial about this incidence on nutrova.com but was not able to cz of some website issue.
Hi Swati does this also work on the hair…
So till how long we have to use this product life time of fr few months and result is long lasting
hi Divya. the manufacturer claims to use this for two months regularly and then take it on a periodic basis since they are supplements.
Hi I have been taking nutrova collagen and antioxidants supplements for almost 20 days and I have noticed that for the last one week I start sweating on the face amd upper body after consuming the drink. Is it serious side effect. What do I do?
Hi Deepa. I would suggest you to immediately contact the brand regarding these issues and stop taking the drink. I am sure they should be able to help you with it.
Hi swati when would be the best time to have this drink for max benefits. The drink is great. There is a diff in my skin. Soft to look at. Thanks once again.
hi Deepa. so glad it worked for you. I do not think there is a particular time to have it but I used to take it at 4 PM everyday without fail. May be you could fix up some time which works for you and take it regularly at the same time and make sure you do not take the drink more than once within 24 hours gap. I think the same principle works with supplements also so I take mine in the evenings 🙂
Thanks for the reply. When would be the best time to consume this drink for maximum benefits?
Thanks swati for your reply. Please do keep us informed for any new product for hair skin.
sure will 🙂
Do you know if there is any place in Delhi that I could buy this instead of purchasing online from their website ?
hi. sorry, no idea!
Hi, I have two queries.. I have bought this product and Started taking during nights after dinner.. I am unable to sleep due to digestion problem is it a wrong approach ? Also I am jus 30, can I take half sachet per day
hi Madhuri. I am not sure since I did not face any such issues but try taking it sometime in the evening at around 4 and see how your body reacts to it!!