Brand
Vital Proteins
Vital Proteins is a collagen-focused supplement brand founded in 2013, best known for collagen peptide powders and a wider range of capsules, beverages, and beauty products. Nestle Health Science took a majority stake in 2020 and completed the acquisition in 2022. Note: these are ingestible supplements, not topical creams.
2013
Kurt Seidensticker (former aerospace engineer)
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Owned by Nestle Health Science (majority 2020, full acquisition 2022)
Ownership and scale
Owned by Nestle Health Science. Financial terms of the acquisition were not publicly disclosed, so a specific price or valuation is not available.
Brand timeline
2013
Kurt Seidensticker founds Vital Proteins in Chicago
2020
Nestle Health Science acquires a majority stake
2022
Nestle Health Science completes the full acquisition
Where to buy
Where to get the best offers
Best value comes from subscribe-and-save on the brand site and Amazon, club-size packs at Costco, and periodic bundle promotions.
Vital Proteins products we have reviewed
Marine Collagen Peptides
Vital Proteins
Key Ingredient
Type I Marine Collagen
Strawberry Lemonade Collagen Peptides
Vital Proteins
Key Ingredient
Peptide
Advanced Collagen Peptides + Creatine - Unflavored
Vital Proteins
Key Ingredient
Peptide
Advanced Collagen Peptides + Colostrum + Prebiotic Fiber
Vital Proteins
Key Ingredient
Peptide
Collagen Sparkling Water
Vital Proteins
Key Ingredient
Collagen
Enhanced Collagen Complex
Vital Proteins
Key Ingredient
Collagen
Active Complex - with FORTIGEL & AquaLOX
Vital Proteins
Key Ingredient
Collagen
Brand background is compiled from public sources. Ownership and valuation figures are reported acquisitions or valuations where disclosed; private brands are marked as not publicly disclosed. Prices and retailers change, so confirm on the brand's official page.