The Most Complete CollagenProduct

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The Most CompleteCollagen Product COLLAGEN-9™

Uniquely designed to include all 9 essential amino acids

needed to support protein synthesis, including collagen. Combined with biotin and vitamin C, these crucial nutrients

aid in promoting healthy hair, skin, nail, and joints.*

#21401 | 20 SERVINGSRETAIL PRICE: $34.70 | MEMBER PRICE: $29.50 | PV: 16.50

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Why We Love It • 10 g collagen per serving derived from

collagen types I and III

• Includes ALL 9 essential amino acids required by the body to support protein synthesis

• 100% DV of biotin to support healthy hair, skin, and nails*

• 100% DV of vitamin C to protect against damage caused by free radicals and aid in collagen synthesis*

• 100% hydrolyzed collagen for quicker digestion and absorption*

• Dissolves seamlessly into your favorite drink. Perfect addition to your daily coffee or shakes.

• Derived from a grass-fed, pasture-raised bovine source

• Non-GMO, dairy free, and gluten free

• No artificial flavors, sweeteners, colors, or preservatives added

• Unflavored


Collagen-9™ Sell Guide


More About CollagenWhat is Collagen?Collagen is the most abundant naturally occurring protein found in the human body and is one of the building blocks for your cells, tissues, and organs, making it essential for healthy bones, joints, skin, hair, and nails.

Why do we need to supplement?As we age, our natural collagen production begins to slow down (it begins in your 20s), which can lead to common signs of aging such as sagging skin, brittle nails, and lackluster hair. Collagen levels can be supported by eating a well-balanced, healthy diet and by supplementing with a collagen product that contains all nine essential amino acids, like Collagen-9.

What are the 9 essential amino acids and what do they do?Phenylalanine, valine, tryptophan, threonine, isoleucine, methionine, histidine, leucine, and lysine are the nine essential amino acids. They are crucial building blocks of proteins, including collagen. Collagen itself contains only eight essential amino acids, so we developed a blend of collagen and pea protein to create Collagen-9, the most complete collagen product.

What is the Market for Collagen Products?

In 2020, in the United States alone, consumers are expected to spend $293 million on collagen supplements, up from just $50 million in 2014, according to market research firm Nutrition Business Journal.

In the natural channel, collagen ranked as the 5th best-selling ingredient overall, with 2019 sales growing 59.6% over the previous year to reach $59 million. (Nutritional Outlook, Feb 17, 2020)

Within specific product categories in the natural channel, collagen found itself in two of last year’s top-selling health arenas: bone health and hair/skin/nails.

More than 50% of females aged 18-34 desire beauty/skin benefits from their ideal supplement, significantly higher than other demographics.



10 g of Collagen

per serving

What Makes Shaklee’s Collagen-9™Different?

MOST COMPLETEContains all 9 essential amino acids, thanks to a combination of collagen and pea protein.

100% DV of Biotin

to support healthy hair, skin, and nails*

100% DV of Vitamin C

to aid in collagen synthesis*

100% Hydrolyzed Collagenfor quicker digestion

and absorption*



COLLAGEN-9™

The Most Complete Collagen Product


FAQWhy is the product called Collagen-9™?Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. There are 9 amino acids that must be obtained through the diet because they cannot be made by the body. These amino acids are called essential amino acids. All 9 essential amino acids are required by the body to support protein synthesis, including collagen. Collagen-9™ contains all 9 essential amino acids, thanks to a combination of collagen and pea protein.

Is Collagen-9™ considered a complete protein? Collagen (the ingredient) contains only 8 essential amino acids and is therefore not a complete protein. Collagen-9™ contains a blend of collagen and pea protein. Together, collagen and pea protein provide all 9 essential amino acids. Collagen-9™, with a blend of collagen and pea protein, is therefore a complete protein product.

How many servings are there per container? There are 20 servings per container.

How many grams of collagen are there in one serving of Collagen-9™? There are 10 grams of hydrolyzed collagen per serving.

Where is the collagen in Collagen-9™ sourced from?The collagen in Collagen-9™ is derived from a grass-fed, pasture-raised bovine source.

What types of collagen does Collagen-9™ contain?Collagen-9™ contains types I and III collagen, hydrolyzed for quicker digestion and absorption.

Why does Collagen-9TM contain vitamin C? Biotin? Vitamin C is required by the enzymes that help make collagen. Vitamin C also has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help protect our bodies against damage caused by free radicals. Biotin can help support healthy hair, skin, and nails, and deficiency of this nutrient has been shown to lead to hair loss and skin and nail problems.

Is there any flavor?No. Collagen-9™ is unflavored.

Can I add it to fruit juice, smoothies, or coffee? Yes, we recommend adding Collagen-9™ to your favorite drink. We love it in our coffee and shakes.

If I take Life Shake™, do I need Collagen-9™?Yes! Collagen-9 is a perfect booster for your daily Life Shake. With all 9 essential amino acids, an abundance of glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline (which contribute >50% of the total amino acids in collagen), plus vitamin C and biotin, Collagen-9 provides the necessary building blocks to support collagen synthesis. So by adding 2 scoops of Collagen-9 to your daily Life Shake, you have a healthy, balanced meal plus the necessary building blocks to support protein—including collagen—synthesis.

Where is Collagen-9™ made?Collagen-9™ is made in the USA.

Can I take Collagen-9™ while pregnant or nursing?While there are no known safety issues related to collagen usage while pregnant or breastfeeding, we recommend discussing with your physician prior to use.

Is Collagen-9™ Kosher certified?No.

Is Collagen-9™ gluten free, lactose free, dairy free, and non-GMO?Yes.


COLLAGEN-9™

The Most Complete Collagen Product


FAQAre there differences between liquid and powder collagen?

When collagen is consumed, regardless of its form, it is broken down into individual amino acids or short chains of amino acids so that it can be absorbed. When collagen is already broken down or hydrolyzed, it is digested and absorbed more quickly. While liquid collagen products might claim that liquid collagen is digested and absorbed more quickly than solid or powder collagen, powder collagen will ultimately be digested and absorbed to the same extent; it might just take a little bit longer. Furthermore, the benefits of collagen are not immediate; they are realized over time. Because of this, the timing of collagen absorption is ultimately moot.

Why are all 9 essential amino acids required to synthesize collagen when collagen itself contains only eight essential amino acids?

Collagen itself contains only eight essential amino acids, but all nine are required in order to synthesize it. Scientists who study protein and amino acid metabolism are in wide agreement that all nine essential amino acids are necessary to support protein (including collagen) synthesis regardless of the amino acid composition of the protein.

When can we expect to experience results?

Everyone is different. While Collagen-9™ provides the building blocks to support collagen synthesis, results will vary from person to person depending on their own rate of collagen synthesis.



Taking Collagen-9™Using the product: One of the best things about our Collagen-9 is it fits seamlessly into your current routine! No need to add on ANOTHER thing. Simply add it to a drink or food you are already preparing.

We recommend that you add it to your favorite version of Shaklee Life Shake™ as a boost or to your coffee, yogurt, or soup – anything that would benefit from added creaminess.




How to SharePurchase and use the product daily. Having your own authentic experience with the product is going to be the best sharing tool, by far.• Collagen-9 is unflavored and blends easily into any drink or food

that would benefit from additional creaminess

• Add it to your favorite version of Shaklee Life Shake™ as a boost or to your coffee, yogurt, or soup (even avocado toast J)

Post in Your Social Feeds: Share how excited you are about this product and show how easily it’s incorporated into your daily routine. Here are some ideas for creating your own posts (most of what you post should be your own content):• “I’m excited to try my company’s new product”

• A picture of you with the new product

• A picture of you mixing it into another drink or food for an added boost in your day (Life Shake, coffee, yogurt)

• Sprinkle in some informational and promotional social posts that highlight facts that will help people learn more about Collagen-9™and why Shaklee is different.

Follow up and reach out• Respond to comments on your social content in direct

message. Focus on responding to questions in a conversational way using info in the Product Sales Sheet.

• Reach out to customers via text, email, and direct message who have expressed interest in similar products in the past (“Hey, I remember you were interested in improving your nails, and we’ve got a new product I think you might like.”).




Upsell / Cross-Sell Opportunities Consider sharing Collagen-9™ with customers who use the following products. Or pair with the following products for new customers looking for specific benefits:

NutritionAmplify your Life Shake

with Collagen

Skin, hair, and nail booster for your shake. 20 g plant-

based protein, 10 g collagen, 24 vitamins & minerals, and

more than 100% DV of biotin and vitamin C.

Healthy AgingYour daily beauty booster

inside and out

Slow Aging at the Cellular Level®* with Vivix® and then

support healthy hair, skin, and nails with Collagen-9™.*

Youthful BeautyCollagen + Hyaluronic Acid

+ Antioxidants

TRIPLE power for great skin inside and out. YOUTH® Activating Serum is a powerful anti-aging treatment with vitamin A retinol and 10x the concentration of our proprietary

botanical complex, to support collagen production and renewal

at the cellular level.*


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