{"product_id":"atp-science-noway-collagen-protein","title":"ATP Science NOWAY!® Collagen Protein","description":"\u003ch2\u003eATP Science NOWAY!® Collagen Protein — 20g Protein. 90 Calories. No Dairy, No Bloat.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOWAY!® Collagen Protein is ATP Science's flagship protein powder and the product the whole NOWAY!® range is built on — 86% BODYBALANCE® hydrolysed bovine collagen peptides delivering 20.5g of protein per 26g scoop at just 90 calories, with 0.3g fat and 1.8g carbohydrate. German-engineered bioactive collagen peptides, hydrolysed for rapid absorption, naturally flavoured and sweetened. Dairy-free, gut-friendly, no artificial anything. 30 serves. Available now at Payless Supplements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd one heaped scoop (approx. 26g) to 300ml of cold water in a shaker. Shake and drink. Take 1–2 serves daily — post-workout or between meals. Also works in smoothies, coffee, yoghurt, and baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStacking:\u003c\/strong\u003e ATP Science recommend pairing with a recovery product — \u003ca href=\"\/products\/atp-science-creapure-creatine-monohydrate\"\u003eCreapure® Creatine Monohydrate\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/atp-science-l-glutamine\"\u003eL-Glutamine\u003c\/a\u003e are the standard combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBODYBALANCE® — Not Just Collagen, Collagen Peptides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the distinction that matters. Most protein products supply amino acids or amino acid chains — building materials. BODYBALANCE® supplies specific bioactive collagen peptides, which act as signalling molecules: they instruct the body to build lean muscle mass, while the protein fraction supplies the material to build it with. ATP Science describe it as bricks versus the foreman directing the construction. You get both in one product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBODYBALANCE® is produced through a proprietary German process that yields a precise combination of peptides and free-flowing amino acids at a specific ratio and molecular weight. That specification is what the clinical research was conducted on — it isn't generic collagen with a trademark stuck on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Head-to-Head Against Whey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 2021 randomised controlled trial in middle-aged untrained men compared BODYBALANCE® collagen against whey protein alongside resistance training. The collagen group gained 3.42kg of fat-free mass. The whey group gained 2.27kg. That's over 50% more lean tissue from the same training programme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA separate 2019 randomised controlled trial in premenopausal women found 15g of BODYBALANCE® collagen combined with resistance training produced significantly better body composition and regional muscle strength outcomes than training alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch also confirms that functional collagen peptides can be incorporated into the diet at meaningful levels while maintaining indispensable amino acid balance — the concern that collagen is an \"incomplete\" protein doesn't hold at the doses and formulations used here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCollagen vs Whey — The Full Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresent in the human body:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collagen 30% \/ Whey 0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProven to increase fat-free mass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both — collagen superior in direct comparison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImproves body composition via fat and muscle metabolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDairy free:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collagen ✅ \/ Whey ❌\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGut friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collagen ✅ \/ Whey ❌\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeptide signalling plus protein:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collagen ✅ \/ Whey ❌\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural colours, flavours and sweeteners:\u003c\/strong\u003e NOWAY!® ✅ \/ Whey — product dependent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydrolysed for absorption:\u003c\/strong\u003e NOWAY!® ✅ \/ Whey — product dependent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOWAY!® contains Type I and Type III collagen — the forms that make up skin, tendon, ligament, bone and muscle connective tissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Bloating Problem It Solves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross 287 reviews at 4.9 stars, one theme dominates: people who couldn't tolerate whey. One reviewer describes standard whey powders leaving them incredibly bloated and calls this a total game-changer for a sensitive stomach. Another says they've tried many protein powders and keep coming back to NOWAY!® — great taste, creamy rather than chalky texture in a smoothie, no stomach upset, no additives or fillers. A third specifically calls out the absence of artificial sweetener aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no lactose and no casein, which is the mechanism — most whey intolerance is a reaction to one or both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIt Works in Coffee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA consistent use case in the reviews: stirring it into morning coffee. One reviewer mixes the Unflavoured into their coffee daily and says it makes the coffee better. Another has the Vanilla in coffee and smoothies and notes it mixes flawlessly without clumps. The Unflavoured variant is the natural choice for coffee if you don't want a flavour clash; Vanilla and Chocolate both work as flavoured options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNutrition Per Serve (26g scoop, Chocolate)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnergy: 395 kJ (90 Cal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtein: 20.5g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFat, Total: 0.3g (Saturated 0.1g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbohydrates: 1.8g (Sugars 0.3g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSodium: 70mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMacros vary slightly between flavours — Unflavoured uses a smaller scoop (no flavouring bulk) and the flavoured variants differ marginally in carbohydrate and energy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAvoiding Clumps — Read This\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOWAY!® has a high surface area, so technique matters. Add the scoop to your shaker \u003cem\u003efirst\u003c\/em\u003e, then add the water — not the other way around. Use a minimum 600ml shaker for a 300ml serve; a smaller shaker doesn't give the powder room to disperse and you'll get clumps. Drink it reasonably promptly — if a mixed shake sits for a while it can develop a gel-like texture (that's the collagen doing what collagen does).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFull Ingredients (Chocolate)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBODYBALANCE® Hydrolysed Bovine Collagen Peptides (86%), Natural Flavours, Cocoa Powder (2%), Coconut MCT Oil Powder, Xanthan Gum, Sweetener (Steviol Glycosides), Salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDairy-free. No lactose or casein. No artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners. Made in Brisbane, Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot vegan\u003c\/strong\u003e — contains bovine collagen peptides.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ATP Science","offers":[{"title":"750g \/ Chocolate","offer_id":51282948948135,"sku":null,"price":89.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"750g \/ Vanilla","offer_id":51282948980903,"sku":null,"price":89.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"750g \/ Strawberry Milkshake","offer_id":51282949013671,"sku":null,"price":89.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"750g \/ Unflavoured","offer_id":51282949046439,"sku":null,"price":89.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2319\/7495\/files\/ATPNoWayCollagenProteinChocolateFREECollagen.png?v=1788231054","url":"https:\/\/paylesssupplements.co.nz\/products\/atp-science-noway-collagen-protein","provider":"Payless Supplements","version":"1.0","type":"link"}