DAILY · CONNECTIVE
Grass-Fed Pasture-Raised Beef Collagen (Chocolate)
GRASS-FED · PASTURE-RAISED · CHOCOLATE · 20G COLLAGEN PER SERVING
Form
Powder
Servings
14
Daily Dose
20g
Type
Hydrolyzed Collagen
$39.99
$3.79 per serving · ~14-day supply at 2 scoops/day
20g of grass-fed, pasture-raised hydrolyzed collagen peptides per serving — flavored with real cocoa and sweetened with stevia. No artificial sweeteners, no maltodextrin, no fillers. Mixes smoothly into hot or cold liquid. Supports skin elasticity, hair and nail strength, and joint and connective tissue health with daily use.
⚠ Contains:
No artificial colors, artificial flavors, or artificial sweeteners. Stevia-sweetened. Gluten free, dairy free, soy free. Contains bovine (collagen source) and cocoa. Naturally contains 2g dietary fiber per serving from acacia.
Great for
- Adults supporting skin elasticity and hydration with age
- People supporting hair and nail strength
- Active adults supporting joint, tendon, and ligament health
- Anyone over 25 looking to offset natural collagen decline
- People who want their daily collagen to taste like a chocolate shake
- Athletes supporting connective tissue recovery alongside training
Not ideal for
- Vegetarians and vegans (contains bovine)
- Individuals with beef allergies or sensitivities
- Anyone with a known sensitivity to cocoa or chocolate
- Anyone with a stevia sensitivity
- Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals without provider consultation
- Anyone under 18 without provider consultation
- Individuals with kidney conditions (high-protein products warrant provider consultation)
FDA-Registered Facility
Made Under cGMP
Identity Verified
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Manufactured in the USA. Hydrolyzed collagen peptides sourced from grass-fed, pasture-raised cattle. Bovine hide collagen selected for its balance of Type I and Type III collagen — the two types most relevant for skin, hair, nails, and connective tissue support. Sweetened with stevia leaf extract (Reb A), the highest-purity form of stevia.
Grass-Fed
Pasture-Raised
Non-GMO
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Soy Free
No Added Sugar
No Artificial Sweeteners
Stevia Sweetened
Made in USA
cGMP Compliant
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Full transparency. Full ingredient disclosure.
Real cocoa. Real stevia. No artificial sweeteners. No maltodextrin. No fillers. Every ingredient on the panel is there for a functional reason — cocoa and natural flavor for taste, acacia for texture and a small dose of plant fiber, stevia for sweetness, xanthan gum and salt for mixability. 20g of hydrolyzed bovine collagen peptides per serving, sourced from grass-fed, pasture-raised cattle.
| Ingredient | Dose | Purpose |
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Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptides
Bovine hide collagen, hydrolyzed for cold-water solubility
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20 g | The structural protein found throughout your body in skin, joints, tendons, ligaments, hair, and nails. Natural production declines after age 25. Hydrolysis breaks collagen into small peptides that absorb easily through the gut. Sourced from grass-fed, pasture-raised cattle. |
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Cocoa Powder
Natural cocoa
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— | Provides the real chocolate flavor. The same cocoa used in baking and dark chocolate — not artificial flavor or chocolate-flavored compound. |
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Acacia Powder
Natural plant gum
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— | Plant-derived soluble fiber from the acacia tree. Serves two roles: smoother texture and a small dose of prebiotic dietary fiber (2g per serving). |
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Natural Flavor
Flavor system
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— | Rounds out the cocoa with subtle complementary flavor notes. No artificial flavor compounds. |
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Sodium Chloride
Salt
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— | Small amount used to balance the chocolate flavor — the same reason salt is added to baked goods and chocolate desserts. |
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Xanthan Gum
Natural thickener
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— | Plant-fermented thickener that helps the powder mix smoothly without clumping in cold liquid. |
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Stevia Extract (Reb A)
Natural sweetener
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— | Zero-calorie sweetener from the stevia leaf. Reb A is the highest-purity form of stevia — sweet without the bitter aftertaste of cheaper stevia extracts. No sucralose, aspartame, or acesulfame-K. |
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Silica
Anti-caking agent
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— | Naturally occurring mineral used in small amounts to keep the powder from clumping in humid storage conditions. |
Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptides
Bovine hide collagen, hydrolyzed for cold-water solubility
20 g
The structural protein found throughout your body in skin, joints, tendons, ligaments, hair, and nails. Natural production declines after age 25. Hydrolysis breaks collagen into small peptides that absorb easily through the gut. Sourced from grass-fed, pasture-raised cattle.
Cocoa Powder
Natural cocoa
—
Provides the real chocolate flavor. The same cocoa used in baking and dark chocolate — not artificial flavor or chocolate-flavored compound.
Acacia Powder
Natural plant gum
—
Plant-derived soluble fiber from the acacia tree. Serves two roles: smoother texture and a small dose of prebiotic dietary fiber (2g per serving).
Natural Flavor
Flavor system
—
Rounds out the cocoa with subtle complementary flavor notes. No artificial flavor compounds.
Sodium Chloride
Salt
—
Small amount used to balance the chocolate flavor — the same reason salt is added to baked goods and chocolate desserts.
Xanthan Gum
Natural thickener
—
Plant-fermented thickener that helps the powder mix smoothly without clumping in cold liquid.
Stevia Extract (Reb A)
Natural sweetener
—
Zero-calorie sweetener from the stevia leaf. Reb A is the highest-purity form of stevia — sweet without the bitter aftertaste of cheaper stevia extracts. No sucralose, aspartame, or acesulfame-K.
Silica
Anti-caking agent
—
Naturally occurring mineral used in small amounts to keep the powder from clumping in humid storage conditions.
How this product is made and what we verify before it ships.
FDA-Registered Manufacturing
Produced in a US manufacturing facility registered with the FDA for dietary supplement production. The registration is independently maintained and subject to federal inspection.
Made Under cGMP Standards
Production adheres to current Good Manufacturing Practices, the federal framework that governs identity, purity, strength, and composition of every batch. All processing happens in dedicated clean rooms designed to prevent cross-contamination.
Grass-Fed, Pasture-Raised Sourcing
Sourced exclusively from grass-fed, pasture-raised cattle — not feedlot or grain-finished sources. Same source as the unflavored and vanilla collagen products in this line.
Real Cocoa, Real Stevia
Sweetened with stevia leaf extract (Reb A) — the highest-purity stevia, not bitter generic stevia. Flavored with real cocoa powder, not artificial chocolate flavor. No sucralose, aspartame, acesulfame-K, or maltodextrin.
Cold-Soluble Hydrolysis
Proprietary hydrolysis processing breaks collagen into smaller peptides for easy absorption. Combined with acacia and xanthan gum for a smooth mixability in hot or cold liquid without clumping.
20g Clinical Dose, As Labeled
Each 2-scoop serving delivers a full 20g of hydrolyzed collagen peptides — the upper range of doses used in published clinical research on skin, hair, nails, and joints. No proprietary blends. Collagen is clearly listed at its exact gram amount on the panel.
We don't cite studies to impress — we cite them so you can verify. Each finding maps to peer-reviewed, publicly available research.
Skin Health
Collagen peptide supplementation is associated with improvements in skin hydration, elasticity, and density in adult women, with effects observed after 8–12 weeks of daily use.
Choi et al., 2019. Oral collagen supplementation: a systematic review of dermatological applications. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 18(1):9-16.
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Joint Comfort
Daily collagen peptide intake is associated with reduced joint discomfort and improved joint function in active individuals and those with age-related joint changes.
Clark et al., 2008. 24-Week study on the use of collagen hydrolysate as a dietary supplement in athletes with activity-related joint pain. Current Medical Research and Opinion, 24(5):1485-1496.
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Connective Tissue
Collagen peptide supplementation, particularly when combined with vitamin C and resistance exercise, supports connective tissue protein synthesis and recovery markers.
Shaw et al., 2017. Vitamin C-enriched gelatin supplementation before intermittent activity augments collagen synthesis. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 105(1):136-143.
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Age & Collagen Production
Endogenous collagen synthesis declines progressively with age, contributing to gradual changes in skin, tendon, and joint structure observed in adults over 30.
Varani et al., 2006. Decreased collagen production in chronologically aged skin: roles of age-dependent alteration in fibroblast function and defective mechanical stimulation. American Journal of Pathology, 168(6):1861-1868.
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Adults: mix 2 scoops (27g) in 8 fl oz of your favorite hot or cold beverage, or as directed by your healthcare provider. Mixes into water, milk, plant milk, coffee, or smoothies. For best results, take consistently for at least 12 weeks.
Serving Size
2 scoops (27g)
Servings Per Container
About 14
Net Weight
378g
Form
Chocolate powder, mixes hot or cold
Honest expectations. Here's what consistent daily use typically looks like.
Days 1–14
Foundation phase
Collagen peptides start being absorbed and circulating within hours of intake. Daily consumption builds the amino acid pool your body uses for connective tissue, skin, and joint repair.
Weeks 4–8
Skin and nails
Most published research on collagen for skin elasticity, hydration, and nail strength shows measurable changes in this window with consistent daily intake.
Weeks 8–12
Joint and tendon support
Studies on collagen peptides for joint comfort and connective tissue typically measure outcomes at the 12-week mark. Effects are gradual and accumulate with continued use.
Ongoing
Daily essential
Natural collagen production declines after age 25. Collagen peptides work as a steady daily replacement — not a short-term protocol but a long-term foundation.
Every MAXIS product is designed to work alongside the others. Here's how Grass-Fed Pasture-Raised Beef Collagen (Chocolate) pairs with what we carry.
Pairs with
Grass-Fed Whey Protein (Vanilla)
Collagen and whey serve different purposes. Whey is the complete protein for muscle synthesis. Collagen is the connective-tissue protein for skin, joints, and tendons. Most active adults benefit from both — whey for performance, collagen for recovery and longevity.
Pairs with
Creatine Monohydrate
Creatine supports power output and muscle recovery. Collagen supports the connective tissues those muscles attach to. Together, a foundation for training output and resilience.
Pairs with
Beef Protein Peptides
Same hero ingredient, different format. Use the chocolate as your daily shake, keep the unflavored on hand for coffee, smoothies, or anything you don't want to taste like cocoa.
Same hero ingredient — 20g of grass-fed, pasture-raised hydrolyzed collagen peptides per serving. Chocolate is for the people who want their daily collagen to taste like a chocolate shake. Vanilla is the versatile flavored option that pairs with anything. Unflavored is for people who mix collagen into coffee or smoothies and don't want any added flavor or sweetener.
Real. The chocolate comes from cocoa powder — the same cocoa used in baking and dark chocolate. No artificial flavors, no artificial colors, no artificial sweeteners. Sweetened with stevia leaf extract (Reb A), not sucralose or aspartame.
Acacia powder — a natural plant gum that's also a soluble prebiotic fiber. It serves two purposes: it gives the powder a smoother mouthfeel, and it adds a small amount of digestive fiber. Not a fiber supplement, but a bonus over plain collagen.
Bovine hide is the most studied collagen source and has the best balance of Type I and Type III collagen — the two types most relevant for skin, hair, nails, joints, and connective tissue. Marine collagen is mostly Type I (skin-focused). Chicken is mostly Type II (joint-focused). Bovine gives you the most comprehensive amino acid profile for the cost.
Whole collagen is too large for your body to absorb directly. Hydrolysis breaks the collagen down into smaller peptides (chains of amino acids) that absorb easily through the gut. This is what makes the powder cold-soluble and digestible. Non-hydrolyzed collagen is gelatin — which has its uses, but isn't ideal for daily supplementation.
Most research on skin elasticity, hydration, and nail strength measures outcomes at the 8-week mark. Joint and connective tissue benefits typically show up at 12 weeks. This is a build-up product, not a one-shot fix.
Yes — collagen peptides are heat-stable. The chocolate version works especially well in baking, hot oatmeal, smoothies, or warm milk. The cocoa and stevia hold up through normal cooking temperatures.
Different proteins, different uses. Whey is a complete protein with high BCAAs — built for muscle synthesis. Collagen is high in glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline — the building blocks for connective tissue, skin, and joints. Most active adults benefit from both — whey for training, collagen for recovery and longevity.
COMPLETE YOUR STACK
Products that pair with Grass-Fed Pasture-Raised Beef Collagen (Chocolate).
Grass-Fed Whey Protein (Vanilla)
Collagen and whey serve different purposes. Whey is the complete protein for ...
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Creatine Monohydrate
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Beef Protein Peptides
Same hero ingredient, different format. Use the chocolate as your daily shake...
$39.99
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before starting any supplement regimen. Individual results may vary.
Grass-Fed Pasture-Raised Beef Collagen (Chocolate)
$39.99