Aip Paleo Hydrolyzed Beef Pretein Powder Reviews

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Looking for the best AIP protein powders? Read on! Even though I am an avid proponent of eating a nutrient-dense diet based on real food, I recognize that protein powders have a place in any type of health-promoting diet (even the Autoimmune Protocol). Whether we use them for the convenience they offer as a meal replacement or for their health benefits, there is a time when supplementing our diet with protein powders does make sense. But which protein powder to choose if you are following the Autoimmune Protocol?

Related post: Which products are in my AIP pantry?

1 – Protein powders, gelatin powder, collagen peptides, what is the difference?

The term 'protein powder' is widely used in the food and health industry to describe a source of protein in the form of powder. These proteins can be either animal-based or plant-based.

GELATIN POWDER and COLLAGEN PEPTIDES are both animal-based protein powders derived from COLLAGEN, a protein found in the skin, connective tissues, and bones of animals (most often from beef, but it can also be from porc, chicken, eggs, and even fish).

Gelatin is extracted from collagen through a partial hydrolysis process.

Collagen peptides essentially go through the same process as gelatin, the difference being that they are broken down further into smaller units. They both come from collagen, they both have the same amino acid profile, but their properties are different. The table below illustrates the differences between gelatin and collagen peptides.

Did you know that bone broth (especially homemade) is a great source of gelatin as well? The glycine, an amino acid found in collagen, contained in the bones and cartilage dissolves in hot water, producing a delicious broth popular in the autoimmune community for its restorative and gut healing properties.

	GELATIN	COLLAGEN PEPTIDES
Digestion & absorption	Gelatin moves slowly through the GI tract, thus going further into the small intestine; better coating properties (beneficial to repair leaky gut).	Peptides are digested quickly and absorbed faster into the bloodstream (higher bioavailability).
Health benefits	Better for gut health	Better for joint pain + hair, skin and nails support
Property when mixed with liquids	Will form a paste when mixed with a lukewarm liquid such as water, then gel when chilled.	Dissolves well in cold and hot liquids (will not gel)
Best used for	Due to its gelling, foaming and binding properties, gelatin is best used as an egg replacer and binder when baking. Can be used to make gummies!	Best used in protein shakes and smoothies. Can also be used as a supplement in sauces, soups, and stews.

2 – Benefits of gelatin and collagen peptides

Collagen is an essential building block in the human body, acting very much like glue, supporting the elasticity and regeneration of every cells. Its health benefits are numerous!

1. Reduces inflammation and repairs intestinal cells (1)
2. Improves digestion and nutrient absorption
3. Repairs leaky gut (or intestinal permeability)
4. Reduces joint pain and joint degeneration (2)
5. Supports connective tissues (3)
6. Supports bone health (4)
7. Strengthens hair and nails
8. Improves skin health (5)

Unfortunately, the body's collagen production naturally slows down with aging, and may be furthered impaired due to sickeness, stress, and food allergies/sensitivities. For those of us with an autoimmune diagnosis, supplementing our diet with collagen is crucial, especially to repair the mucosal lining of the gut.

3 – Which AIP protein powders to buy?

When the time comes to buy a protein powder to supplement your diet (whether it is gelatin or collagen peptides), be conscious about which brand you select. The type of gelatin you can find in the baking aisle of your grocery store is NOT a clean and safe source of collagen if your goal is to improve your overall health.

Keep these 2 principles in mind to guide your selection:

• look for a company using grass-fed and pasture-raised animals
• avoid unnecessary ingredients such as additives, preservatives, flavorings, sweeteners.

I have conducted a thorough search online and selected 5 protein powders that are safe to consume on the Autoimmune Protocol. Each one of these protein powders met my rigorous criterias and are AIP-approved!

• They are made from grass-fed and pastured-raised bovine hides.
• They are unflavored
• They contain just 1 ingredient, with no artificial flavors, sugars, or fillers.
• They are allergen-free and AIP-COMPLIANT (as well as gluten-free, soy-free, lactose-free, dairy-free).

1 – Vital Proteins gelatin and collagen peptides:

2 – Great Lakes gelatin and collagen peptides:

3 – Primal Kitchen collagen peptides

4 – Orgain collagen peptides

5 – Garden of Life collagen peptides

If you are looking for some tips and ideas to include collagen into your diet, click on the link below to get a free PDF download with my best tips and easy recipes using gelatin and collagen peptides!

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About Sophie Van Tiggelen

Sophie Van Tiggelen is a passionate foodie, recipe developer, author, and photographer. Diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis in 2009, she used the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) to reverse her condition, and today, Sophie lives a full and vibrant life free from the anxiety and flare-ups that often accompany autoimmune diseases. With her food and lifestyle blog, A Squirrel in the Kitchen, Sophie shares her AIP experience and empowers others to develop new habits to promote good health and wellness. Through years of experience, she has developed simple strategies to be successful on AIP, including numerous mouth-watering, allergen-free recipes that everyone (even those without autoimmune diseases) can enjoy. Sophie is on a mission to make the Autoimmune Protocol - and all that it encompasses - more accessible and sustainable for anyone looking for a more nutritious, more delicious, more health-conscious life.

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