ATP Science NOWAY!® Collagen Protein + FREE 10 Serve Protein Water

ATP Science NOWAY!® Collagen Protein — 20g Protein. 90 Calories. No Dairy, No Bloat.

NOWAY!® 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. In stock at TopDog Nutrition.

BODYBALANCE® — Not Just Collagen, Collagen Peptides

This 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.

BODYBALANCE® 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.

The Head-to-Head Against Whey

A 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.

A 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.

Research 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.

Collagen vs Whey — The Full Comparison

• Present in the human body: Collagen 30% / Whey 0%
• Proven to increase fat-free mass: Both — collagen superior in direct comparison
• Improves body composition via fat and muscle metabolism: Both
• Dairy free: Collagen ✅ / Whey ❌
• Gut friendly: Collagen ✅ / Whey ❌
• Peptide signalling plus protein: Collagen ✅ / Whey ❌
• Natural colours, flavours and sweeteners: NOWAY!® ✅ / Whey — product dependent
• Hydrolysed for absorption: NOWAY!® ✅ / Whey — product dependent

NOWAY!® contains Type I and Type III collagen — the forms that make up skin, tendon, ligament, bone and muscle connective tissue.

The Bloating Problem It Solves

Across 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.

There's no lactose and no casein, which is the mechanism — most whey intolerance is a reaction to one or both.

It Works in Coffee

A 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.

Nutrition Per Serve (26g scoop, Chocolate)

• Energy: 395 kJ (90 Cal)
• Protein: 20.5g
• Fat, Total: 0.3g (Saturated 0.1g)
• Carbohydrates: 1.8g (Sugars 0.3g)
• Sodium: 70mg

Macros vary slightly between flavours — Unflavoured uses a smaller scoop (no flavouring bulk) and the flavoured variants differ marginally in carbohydrate and energy.

Full Ingredients (Chocolate)

BODYBALANCE® Hydrolysed Bovine Collagen Peptides (86%), Natural Flavours, Cocoa Powder (2%), Coconut MCT Oil Powder, Xanthan Gum, Sweetener (Steviol Glycosides), Salt.

Dairy-free. No lactose or casein. No artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners. Made in Brisbane, Australia.

Not vegan — contains bovine collagen peptides.

How to Use It

Add 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.

Stacking: ATP Science recommend pairing with a recovery product — Creapure® Creatine Monohydrate or L-Glutamine are the standard combinations.

Avoiding Clumps — Read This

NOWAY!® has a high surface area, so technique matters. Add the scoop to your shaker first, 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).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this just another collagen supplement?

No. Most off-the-shelf collagen products supply amino acids or amino acid chains — building blocks. BODYBALANCE® supplies bioactive collagen peptides that signal the body to initiate specific functions, directing how those building blocks get used. That signalling function is what distinguishes it from generic collagen powder and it's what the clinical trials measured.

Is it vegan?

No — the collagen is bovine-derived. There's no vegan version.

Which flavour should I get?

Unflavoured is the most versatile — it disappears into coffee, smoothies, baking and savoury cooking without altering the taste. Chocolate and Vanilla are the standard flavoured options and both mix well with water or milk. Strawberry Milkshake suits people who want something lighter and fruitier. Note the tub weights differ (690g Unflavoured, 750g Vanilla and Strawberry, 780g Chocolate) — all deliver 30 serves, the difference is flavouring bulk.

Can I bake with it?

Yes — ATP Science specifically suggest smoothies and baking as alternative uses. Collagen is heat-stable, so the protein content survives cooking.

How does it compare to Protein Plus?

Protein Plus is the premium tier — 27.5g protein with Tendoforte® and Fortigel® collagen fractions, 5g BCAAs, 5g glutamine, added EAAs, and HASTA certification. NOWAY!® Collagen Protein is the everyday workhorse: 20g protein, cleaner macro profile (90 vs 95 calories, fewer additions), better value per serve. If you want maximum specification and drug-tested assurance, Protein Plus. For daily protein, NOWAY!®.