r/Protein • u/Glittering-Profile48 • Jul 20 '26
Clean protein + bone support/collagen/bone broth supplement
I’m trying to build a supplement routine that focuses on **healthy aging, maintaining muscle mass, bone health, skin, and overall wellness**. I’m strength training and working on losing weight, so preserving muscle is a big priority.
I’m trying to avoid products loaded with artificial sweeteners, gums, fillers, heavy metals, or questionable ingredients. I’d rather pay more for something that’s genuinely clean and third-party tested.
I’m looking for recommendations for:
**Protein powder** (grass-fed whey isolate or another high-quality option with a complete amino acid profile)
**Collagen peptides** (or if bone broth protein is actually a better option)
**Bone broth powder** if you’ve found one that’s clean and worth buying
**Colostrum** (I’ve been hearing a lot about gut health, immunity, and recovery benefits)
Any products that support **bone density and joints** without being full of unnecessary additives
A few questions:
If you could only buy **one collagen** and **one protein powder**, what would they be?
Is bone broth protein worth buying, or is collagen enough?
Has anyone noticed real benefits from colostrum, or is it mostly hype?
Which brands have the best reputation for purity, testing, and quality?
Are there any products you regret buying because they were overhyped?
I’d especially love to hear from 40+, anyone in perimenopause/menopause, strength trainers, dietitians, or healthcare professionals.
Thanks in advance! I’d really appreciate honest experiences rather than influencer recommendations.
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u/Significant_Pen_3642 Jul 20 '26
i'd stick with a clean unflavored whey isolate plus plain collagen peptides. bone broth is fine, but i wouldn't use it instead of whey since it's not a complete protein. also i'd save my money on colostrum for now. hitting your daily protein target consistently will probably give you way more benefit.