Collagen

What is IO Genix Collagen Professional?

IO Genix Collagen Professional is a hydrolysed collagen powder to be mixed with liquid, whose 12 g serving — two scoops — provides 7.5 g of collagen. The tub covers 33 servings, or a little over a month at one serving a day.

The formula is short, and that is its main strength: hydrolysed collagen, vitamin C, magnesium and hyaluronic acid, plus the usual auxiliaries — citric acid, flavourings, strawberry powder, silicon dioxide, sweeteners (sodium saccharin, sucralose, acesulfame K) and the colour azorubine.

The flavours available: Red Berries and Lemon. The product appears in our collagen range, and the rest of the brand in the IO Genix collection.

What does a 12 g serving contain?

Three lines are missing from the mandatory table — sugars, fibre and salt — and we will not reconstruct them. Everything else is quantified, which makes this product easy to compare, unlike many compound joint formulas.

Two figures to put in context. 7.5 g of collagen per serving: that is a generous dose, above the 5 g most commonly found, and one of the highest at this price point. And 10.5 g of protein for 45 kcal: remember that collagen is a protein, but an incomplete one — low in tryptophan in particular. It should therefore not be counted as a serving of whey in your daily protein intake.

On the claims, only two are open here, and they come from the micronutrients, not from the collagen. Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage, bones and skin — the 80 mg cover 100 % of the NRV. And magnesium contributes to normal muscle function and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, the 56 mg reaching the required 15 % threshold. For hydrolysed collagen itself and for hyaluronic acid, no claim is authorised in Europe. That is a point few product pages own up to, and one we would rather set down in black and white.

How do you prepare Collagen Professional?

Serving: 12 g, that is 2 scoops. Liquid: 200 to 250 ml of cold or lukewarm water, never hot. When: in the morning, on an empty stomach 30 minutes before breakfast, or with breakfast. How often: one serving a day. How long: the manufacturer recommends a course of at least 3 months, taken continuously.

The temperature of the liquid matters: cold or lukewarm, not hot. Boiling water improves nothing and serves no purpose here. Mix vigorously until fully dissolved — collagen peptides clump easily if poured in without stirring.

The manufacturer insists on consistency, and rightly so: three months of daily use is the stated horizon, and a tub of 33 servings covers only a third of it. Plan for three tubs if you want to judge it properly, rather than a single one from which you will draw no conclusion.

The product is compatible with a multivitamin, omega 3 or other joint supplements. Just watch out for duplicated vitamin C, already at 100 % of the NRV in a single serving.

Who is this collagen for, and who is it not for?

It is aimed at those who want collagen and nothing else, at a straightforward dose, in a preparation that goes down easily in the morning. It is the simplest product in our collagen range, and simplicity is a real argument here: you know exactly what you are buying and at what price per gram.

The restrictions are clear. Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Not to be used under 18 years of age. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. The product may contain traces of GLUTEN, EGGS, FISH, SOYA and MILK, and the manufacturer explicitly asks you to consult a healthcare professional in the event of a fish allergy or anticoagulant treatment — that precaution suggests a possible marine origin for the collagen, which the manufacturer nonetheless does not specify. We flag this point rather than interpret it.

Two further points. The formula contains the colour azorubine, for which European regulations require the following warning: may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children. And it contains sodium saccharin in addition to sucralose and acesulfame K, three sweeteners in all — worth noting if you are sensitive to them.

What you should not expect from it: an effect on joint pain. No claim authorises it, and pain that persists is a matter for a doctor. Nor should you expect anything before several weeks have passed. Finally, do not count the 10.5 g of protein towards your daily total: collagen is an incomplete protein, and it does not replace a standard protein.

Collagen Professional or a complete joint formula?

We sell both, and the decision comes down to what you are really after.

A complete joint formula, such as the Collagène Fortigel from the same brand, adds glucosamine, MSM, hyaluronic acid, devil's claw and boswellia to the collagen. If you were going to take several joint supplements anyway, it saves you buying five bottles. The downside is real: in this kind of formula, most of the secondary ingredients are not quantified on the label, and the collagen is often less concentrated — 5 g against 7.5 g here.

Collagen Professional wins on three concrete points. The dose: 7.5 g of collagen per serving, that is 50 % more than a typical compound formula. The transparency: four actives, all quantified, nothing to guess at. And the price per gram of collagen, mechanically more favourable. If your objective is collagen, that is the most rational calculation. If you are looking for broader joint comfort, take a look instead at the glucosamine range, where the actives are sold quantified and separately.

Frequently asked questions

How many servings are there in a tub?

Thirty-three servings of 12 g, or a little over a month at one serving a day. For the three-month course recommended by the manufacturer, count on three tubs.

What is the origin of the collagen?

The manufacturer does not specify it in the data available to us — neither bovine, nor porcine, nor marine. The recommendation to seek advice in the event of a fish allergy suggests a possible marine origin, but we will not state it as fact. If this point is decisive for you, ask us to check the label on the tub before you order.

Can it be mixed into a hot drink?

No, the manufacturer recommends a cold or lukewarm liquid. Boiling water adds nothing and is not advised here. A shaker with 200 to 250 ml of cold water gives the best result, provided you shake vigorously.

Do the 10.5 g of protein count towards my intake?

Not as a complete protein. Collagen is low in certain essential amino acids, tryptophan in particular, which makes it unfit to cover a protein requirement. Think of it as a targeted intake, not as a whey substitute.

Is the vitamin C useful in this formula?

Yes, and it is the only element of the composition that opens an authorised claim: vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage, bones and skin. The 80 mg cover 100 % of the reference value.

Can it be taken alongside an anticoagulant?

Not without medical advice: the manufacturer explicitly asks you to consult a healthcare professional in the event of anticoagulant treatment. Put the question to your doctor or your pharmacist before opening the tub.

Should it be taken in the morning?

The manufacturer advises the morning, on an empty stomach thirty minutes before breakfast. In practice, consistency counts for more than the time of day: take it at the moment you will not forget it, for three months in a row.

Where can you buy IO Genix Collagen Professional?

The flavours, Red Berries and Lemon, can be ordered from this page. We ship anywhere in France and Europe.

It is the collagen we most readily recommend for a first purchase: its list runs to four lines, the dose is straightforward, and the price per gram can be worked out effortlessly. In our shop in Vendargues, about ten minutes from Montpellier, we do that calculation with customers in front of three different tubs — that is often the moment the choice becomes obvious.

What is Nutriting nuMove?

Nutriting nuMove is a joint complex in tablet form, intended for adults. A daily intake of four tablets provides 800 mg of N-acetylglucosamine, 600 mg of dry devil's claw extract, 285.24 mg of bamboo extract and 200 mg of chondroitin sulphate. The 120-tablet tub therefore covers exactly thirty days.

Four active ingredients, four dosages stated to the milligram: this is what sets the formula apart from most complexes in this category, where you often find a list of ten plants without a single quantity being given. Here you know what you are swallowing, and you can compare it line by line with another product. The manufacturer states that it is made in France, with no titanium dioxide, no colouring and no animal gelatine.

The most useful distinctive feature lies in the form of glucosamine used. Nutriting has chosen N-acetylglucosamine, obtained by fermentation of maize glucose, rather than the classic glucosamine sulphate extracted from shellfish shells. For anyone with a shellfish allergy, this distinction is not a technical detail: it decides the purchase. The rest of the range can be browsed in our Nutriting category, and the other joint formulas in our glucosamine category.

What does one dose of nuMove contain?

800 mg of N-acetylglucosamine a day is a straightforward dose for this form. Many joint complexes on the market state less, or state nothing at all and simply refer to a “patented complex” whose composition remains opaque. Chondroitin at 200 mg, on the other hand, is a supporting dose rather than a headline one: the published protocols on this molecule generally work at higher levels, and it is more honest to say so than to suggest otherwise.

Devil's claw at 600 mg of dry extract is the most heavily dosed active in the formula after glucosamine. It is a southern African root, traditionally used, whose dry extract concentrates the harpagosides. The manufacturer does not publish a harpagoside content for this product — that is a figure we do not have, and we would rather write it down than borrow a number found elsewhere.

On the regulatory side, we need to be blunt, because this is the category where you read the most illegal promises: no health claim is authorised in Europe for glucosamine, chondroitin or devil's claw. Not for cartilage, not for suppleness, not for freedom of movement. The dossiers submitted were unsuccessful. So we describe four ingredients and their exact quantities, without announcing any outcome. If a website promises you repaired joints, it is operating outside the legal framework.

Bamboo extract completes the formula for its natural silicon content. Here too, the manufacturer gives no standardisation figure, and no claim exists for this ingredient. The remaining components are there for tablet manufacture: acacia gum fibre, magnesium carbonate, organic olive oil, and a hydroxypropyl methylcellulose coating.

List of ingredients

N-acetylglucosamine (NAG), acacia gum fibre, dry devil's claw extract (Harpagophytum procumbens), magnesium carbonate, bamboo extract, chondroitin sulphate from FISH cartilage, organic olive oil. Coating: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid.

Allergen: FISH, from the chondroitin. Gluten-free, lactose-free, soya-free, GMO-free, nanoparticle-free, with no titanium dioxide, no colouring and not irradiated. The formula contains no ingredient of land-animal origin and is therefore suitable for a pescatarian diet, but not for a vegan one.

How should nuMove be taken?

Dose: 4 tablets a day. Liquid: a glass of water. Timing: with meals. Frequency: a single intake, or two intakes of two tablets in the morning and at midday, or morning and evening. Duration: 2 to 3 months minimum, repeatable; the product can be taken all year round.

Four tablets is a lot to swallow in one go for some people: split the dose. Two in the morning and two in the evening goes down more easily, and it changes nothing about the daily amount. This is the question we are asked most often about joint complexes in tablet form, and the answer is always the same: spread them out, the body does not know the difference.

Taking them with a meal is not a matter of convenience. It limits the stomach discomfort that devil's claw can cause, as it has a reputation for being somewhat bitter and for not suiting an empty stomach in sensitive people.

As for duration, do not judge too soon. Two to three months: that is the timeframe set by the manufacturer, and it is consistent with this type of formula. A week will tell you nothing, and the 120-tablet tub covers precisely one month — so allow two to three tubs for a first full course. This formula combines without overlap with an omega 3 or a curcumin, which rest on different foundations and do not provide the same ingredients.

Who is nuMove for, and who is it not for?

It is aimed at an adult who wants to try a joint complex where every dosage is stated, rather than an anonymous plant blend. It is of particular interest to people with a shellfish allergy, since the glucosamine here is of plant origin through fermentation, which is rare in this category.

The contraindications are clear-cut. The product must not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women. It must not be taken alongside anticoagulant treatment, because of a possible interaction with glucosamine — this precaution comes from the manufacturer itself and it must be taken seriously. It is for adults only.

The allergen is a genuine issue here: the chondroitin comes from fish cartilage. If you are allergic to fish, this product is not for you, whatever the plant origin of the glucosamine. And for the same reason, it is not suitable for a vegan diet, contrary to what the words “vegan NAG” might suggest if read in isolation.

What you should not expect from it. None of these four ingredients has an authorised claim in Europe. This supplement cures nothing, repairs no cartilage and replaces no treatment. Joint pain that persists, that wakes you at night, that makes a joint swell or that follows an injury is a matter for a doctor, not for a tub of tablets. It is a baseline product, taken in full knowledge of the facts, and nothing more.

nuMove or collagen?

This is the most frequent comparison over the counter, and the two products do not play the same role at all.

Collagen is a protein, taken at doses that bear no comparison: we are talking about several grams a day, against a few hundred milligrams here. It is taken as a powder, often in a drink, and it fits easily into a morning routine. Our collagen category brings these products together. As with glucosamine, no joint claim is authorised for collagen in Europe: the difference is therefore not in the promise, it is in the nature of the product and in the format.

nuMove follows a different logic: a formula of four targeted ingredients, in tablets, swallowed in a few seconds with meals. If your constraint is practical — no shaker, no powder to measure out, a tub in your desk drawer — it wins hands down. If you already take a protein powder every morning, adding a collagen to the same glass is easier to keep up over time.

A third case comes up often: if your discomfort is clearly linked to training and load, the first lever is neither one nor the other, it is programming and sleep. A magnesium, which does contribute to normal muscle function, will sometimes be more relevant than a joint complex — and it does have authorised claims behind it.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between N-acetylglucosamine and glucosamine sulphate?

The origin and the chemical form. Glucosamine sulphate is extracted from shellfish shells; the N-acetylglucosamine used here is obtained by fermentation of maize glucose. For someone with a shellfish allergy, only the latter is an option. The dosages are not interchangeable from one form to the other.

Is the product suitable for vegans?

No. The glucosamine is indeed of plant origin, but the chondroitin comes from fish cartilage. The formula is suitable for a pescatarian diet, since it contains no ingredient of land-animal origin, but not for a vegan diet.

Can it be taken with an anticoagulant?

No, the manufacturer explicitly advises against it because of a possible interaction with glucosamine. If you are on anticoagulant treatment, do not start this course and speak to your doctor or pharmacist before buying anything.

Do the four tablets have to be taken all at once?

That is not compulsory. You can split them, two in the morning and two at midday, or two in the morning and two in the evening. The daily dose stays the same. Take them with a meal rather than on an empty stomach, as devil's claw is better tolerated that way.

How long should it be taken for?

Two to three months at least, according to the manufacturer. The 120-tablet tub covers one month at four tablets a day, so you should allow two to three tubs for a first course. Judging after a fortnight makes no sense with this type of formula.

Is the devil's claw standardised for harpagosides?

The manufacturer does not publish this standardisation for the product. We therefore cannot give you the harpagoside content, and we would rather flag that than borrow a figure from another product. The stated dosage refers to the dry extract: 600 mg a day.

Does this supplement relieve joint pain?

We cannot claim that, and nobody can do so legally: no health claim is authorised in Europe for these ingredients. Pain that persists, that wakes you at night or that makes a joint swell should be seen by a doctor, not treated with a food supplement.

Where can you buy Nutriting nuMove?

The 120-tablet tub can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. At our Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, this is the product we reach for when a customer tells us they are allergic to shellfish — in this category, the options then become very few indeed. We do, however, systematically check two things before recommending it: that there is no anticoagulant treatment, and that there is no fish allergy. The rest of our selection can be browsed in the sports nutrition category.

What is IO Genix Life Hair?

IO Genix Life Hair is a capsule supplement aimed at hair, skin and nails. A four-capsule serving delivers 2,500 mg of VERISOL collagen, combined with vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, biotin, zinc, selenium and a saw palmetto extract. The 120-capsule box covers 30 days.

The mention VERISOL denotes a collagen hydrolysed into bioactive peptides, produced by a specialist German manufacturer. Hydrolysis consists of cutting the collagen protein into much shorter fragments, which makes it soluble and absorbable. It is the standard process behind every collagen sold as a food supplement.

What sets this product apart from a plain collagen is the assembly: eight ingredients accompany the collagen, several of them nutrients with a precise regulatory framework. The rest of the Spanish range can be found in our IO Genix section, and the other forms of collagen in our collagen section.

What does a serving of Life Hair contain?

This table has a lot of blank cells, and that is the main reservation to raise about this product. Only the collagen carries a figure: 2,500 mg per serving, a value consistent with what is expected of a collagen in capsule form. The other eight ingredients are named but their dosages are not published by the manufacturer, who refers you to the labelling. We are not going to invent them.

That absence is not trivial, because it bears precisely on the most tightly regulated ingredients in the formula. Zinc, selenium and biotin all three have claims authorised in Europe relating to the maintenance of normal hair, and vitamin C to normal collagen formation. But those claims can only be made above a threshold of 15% of the nutrient reference value per daily serving. Without the dosages, we cannot verify that this threshold is reached, and we will therefore not be taking on any of those claims ourselves. The label on the box you receive carries them if they apply: that is what to read.

For the collagen itself, the situation is simpler: no health claim is authorised in Europe for collagen, in any form whatsoever. Not for skin, not for hair, not for nails, not for joints. Collagen is indeed the main structural protein of those tissues — that is a fact of biology — but the effect of oral supplementation has no validated dossier at European level.

Finally, the saw palmetto extract deserves a mention. It is a plant traditionally associated with men's health, and its presence partly explains the product's positioning. No claim is authorised for it either, and its dosage is not published.

Ingredients list

VERISOL collagen, coating agent (GELATINE), dry saw palmetto extract (Serenoa repens), bulking agent (microcrystalline cellulose), vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), zinc picolinate, anti-caking agent (silicon dioxide), vitamin B3 (nicotinamide), vitamin A (retinyl acetate), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), D-biotin, sodium selenite.

May contain traces of GLUTEN, EGGS, MILK, FISH and SOYA.

How do you take Life Hair?

Serving: 4 capsules a day. Liquid: a glass of water with each serving. Timing: 2 capsules at breakfast, 2 capsules at lunch. Frequency: two servings a day. Duration: a course of 30 days minimum, repeatable.

Splitting it into two servings is not an affectation. Four capsules at once is a lot for a stomach, and spreading them across two meals makes the course markedly easier to keep up over thirty days. It is also the split the manufacturer settles on.

Taking it with a meal has a concrete justification: the formula contains vitamin A, which needs fat to be properly absorbed. A breakfast and a lunch containing a minimum of fat are more than enough.

Thirty days is the minimum, and that is exactly what one box covers. On hair and nails, one simple biological reality has to be borne in mind: a nail takes several months to renew itself completely, and hair grows about one centimetre a month. No supplement can therefore produce a visible effect in two weeks, whatever its composition. It is a course to be judged over several months, or not at all.

The product combines without redundancy with an omega 3 or a B vitamin complex. Do check your other supplements before stacking, though: zinc and biotin already feature in most multivitamins, and the addition easily goes unnoticed.

Who is Life Hair for, and who is it not for?

It is aimed at an adult who wants to support a hair or skin routine with a nutritional intake, over a course of several weeks. It is a support product, not a treatment product, and that distinction changes everything about the expectations.

It suits neither vegetarians nor vegans, on two counts: collagen is a protein of animal origin, and the capsule shell is made of gelatine. There is no such thing as plant collagen, whatever some brands' marketing may say — what those are is plant complexes intended to support endogenous synthesis, which is something else.

The manufacturer advises against it for children and pregnant women and asks that it not be used in case of allergy to any of the components. The presence of a saw palmetto extract also justifies medical advice if you are on any treatment, particularly urinary or hormonal.

Additional caution is called for because of the vitamin A: it is a nutrient whose intake should not accumulate unmonitored, particularly in women who are pregnant or considering pregnancy. As the dosage is not published, that caution is all the more justified. The product may contain traces of gluten, eggs, milk, fish and soya.

What you should not expect from it: it is not a treatment for hair loss, and there is no point hoping it will be one. Sudden, diffuse or localised hair loss is a matter for a doctor or a dermatologist, who will look for a cause — iron deficiency, thyroid disorder, stress, ongoing treatment. A supplement diagnoses nothing.

Collagen capsules or collagen powder?

Both exist in our range and they do not serve the same use.

Collagen powder allows far higher doses, typically 10 g a day, against 2,500 mg here. It is simply a matter of volume: it would take sixteen capsules to reach 10 g. If your objective is the collagen itself and the quantity of it, powder is the more rational choice and often cheaper per gram.

The capsule format has other advantages: it travels, it needs neither shaker nor measuring, it has no taste — which counts, since collagen powder has a flavour not everyone appreciates. And above all, this particular product is not a collagen on its own: it is a complex, in which the collagen sits alongside eight other ingredients.

If your priority is vitamin and mineral coverage rather than collagen, a complete and well-dosed multivitamin will be more economical and more transparent about its quantities. And if you are after the intake of one specific nutrient, better to take it on its own: our zinc and vitamin C sections state their dosages in figures.

Frequently asked questions

How much collagen per day?

2,500 mg for the full four-capsule serving. That is a consistent amount for a capsule format, but markedly lower than the 10 g common to collagen powders. The choice of format therefore comes down to convenience as much as to quantity.

Why are the vitamin dosages not stated?

The manufacturer does not publish them in its documentation and refers you to the product labelling. We are not going to invent them. It is the main reservation on this page, because those dosages determine which nutrition claims apply: read the label on the box you receive.

Are these capsules suitable for vegetarians?

No, on two counts: collagen is a protein of animal origin, and the capsule shell is made of gelatine. No true collagen is plant-based, whatever commercial formulations you may come across.

How long before you see anything?

Not in a few weeks. Hair grows about one centimetre a month and a nail takes several months to renew itself completely: it is those rhythms that govern things, not the composition of the product. A thirty-day course is a start, not an assessment.

Why two servings a day?

Because four capsules at one go are hard to swallow and sit heavily on the stomach. The manufacturer therefore splits them into two capsules at breakfast and two at lunch. Taking them with a meal also makes it easier to absorb the vitamin A, which needs fat.

Can it be combined with a multivitamin?

It can, but do the sums. Zinc, selenium, biotin and B vitamins feature in most complete multivitamins, and stacking two sources adds nothing. As this product's dosages are not published, caution rather suggests choosing one or the other.

Does this product treat hair loss?

No, and no claim of that kind is authorised. Unusual hair loss has a cause that needs to be looked for — iron deficiency, thyroid disorder, treatment, significant stress — and that search belongs to a doctor. A food supplement supports, it does not cure.

Where can you buy IO Genix Life Hair?

The 120-capsule box can be ordered from this page, and we ship all over France and Europe. At the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, this is a product in front of which we systematically temper expectations: when a customer describes recent and significant hair loss, we advise them to see a doctor first, and the box can wait. The rest of the range can be browsed in our sports nutrition section.

What is IO Genix Glucosamine Complex?

IO Genix Glucosamine Complex is a joint supplement in capsules. A four-capsule serving supplies 1,000 mg of glucosamine sulphate, 500 mg of chondroitin sulphate and 500 mg of MSM, with bromelain on top of that. The 120-capsule box covers a 30-day course.

These three actives belong to the same family of use and are almost always found together. Glucosamine and chondroitin are natural constituents of cartilage: the first is an amino sugar, the second a long carbohydrate chain that holds water in cartilage tissue. MSM, or methylsulfonylmethane, is an organic sulphur compound.

The manufacturer states the origin of each raw material, which is both useful and rare: the glucosamine is of marine origin, the chondroitin of avian origin, and the MSM is synthetic. For some customers those three pieces of information settle the purchase, and we come back to them. The rest of the Spanish range is in our IO Genix aisle, and the other products in the category in our glucosamine aisle.

What does one serving of Glucosamine Complex contain?

1,000 mg of glucosamine a day is a serious dose, clearly stated, which is not all that common in this aisle. Many joint complexes advertise a long list of ingredients without giving a single milligram, or bundle everything into a “proprietary complex” that cannot be assessed. Here, three of the four actives are quantified to the milligram.

The fourth is not, and we flag it rather than pass over it in silence: the bromelain dose is not published by the manufacturer, who refers you to the label. We are not going to invent it. It is the only missing figure on this page, but it matters, because bromelain is not a neutral ingredient.

We have to be blunt on the regulatory side, because this is the aisle where the most is written: no health claim is authorised in Europe for glucosamine, chondroitin or MSM. Not for the joints, not for cartilage, not for suppleness, not for ease of movement. They are natural constituents of cartilage — that is a fact of biology, not a promise of effect — and the European Union has approved no dossier for oral supplementation. So we describe the composition and the precautions, without announcing a result.

If your goal concerns the joints, note that one ingredient in this field does have authorised claims: vitamin D, which contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and to normal muscle function. It is a route worth taking seriously, in our vitamin D aisle, and it costs a great deal less. A properly dosed magnesium also contributes to normal muscle function.

Ingredients list

Glucosamine sulphate (CRUSTACEANS), chondroitin sulphate, methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), coating agents (GELATINE, colours: calcium carbonate and starch sodium octenyl succinate), bromelain, anti-caking agent (silicon dioxide).

Contains CRUSTACEANS. May contain traces of GLUTEN, EGGS, MILK and SOYA.

How do you take Glucosamine Complex?

Dose: 4 capsules. Liquid: a glass of water. Timing: in the morning, with breakfast. Frequency: a single serving a day, all four capsules together. Duration: a course of 30 days minimum, repeated as needed.

The four capsules are taken all at once, and that is a deliberate choice by the manufacturer. The argument is not pharmacological, it is practical: a single morning serving is infinitely easier to keep up over a month than four servings spread across the day. On a product that gives nothing in under several weeks, consistency beats theory.

Take them with the meal rather than on an empty stomach. Four capsules in an empty stomach cause digestive discomfort in some people, and the meal settles that. If swallowing four capsules in one go is a problem for you, take them one by one with a few sips of water in between.

Thirty days is the stated minimum and it is also what one box covers. This kind of product can never be judged in a week, and you need to know that before you buy: if you expect a result on day three, you will be disappointed and you will have drawn a conclusion from nothing.

The product combines without overlap with collagen, an omega 3 or a standardised turmeric, which are the usual companions in this aisle. Add them one at a time, a fortnight apart, rather than all on the same morning.

Who is Glucosamine Complex for, and who is it not for?

It is aimed at a healthy adult, a long-standing athlete or not, who wants to support a practice that is demanding on the joints: running, racquet sports, combat sports, heavy loads in the gym. It fits into an approach in which suitable physical activity remains the first lever.

The list of people affected by a contraindication is longer here than elsewhere, and it rests on an official opinion. The manufacturer repeats the recommendations issued by ANSES in 2019 concerning supplements containing glucosamine and chondroitin: they are not advised for people with asthma, people on anticoagulants, people with diabetes and those with a cardiovascular risk. This is not a token precaution, it is an alert from the national nutrivigilance system, and it deserves to be followed.

The product contains crustaceans, the glucosamine being of marine origin: it is absolutely ruled out in cases of allergy to crustaceans or seafood. The chondroitin is of avian origin and the capsules are made of gelatine: this complex is therefore suitable neither for vegetarians, nor for vegans, nor for a diet that excludes certain meats.

The manufacturer also advises against it for pregnant and breastfeeding women and asks that it be kept out of reach of children. The presence of bromelain adds a reason for caution in cases of anticoagulant treatment, and a possibility of a reaction in people allergic to pineapple or latex.

What not to expect from it: it is not a treatment, it cures nothing and it replaces no medical care. Joint pain that persists, that wakes you at night or that limits a movement is a matter for a doctor. A supplement can accompany; it does not diagnose.

Glucosamine or collagen for the joints?

The two products end up in the same basket, and it is better to understand what separates them before taking both.

Collagen is a structural protein, supplied in peptide form. It has two practical advantages over this complex: it is taken as a powder, which avoids four capsules a day, and it contains neither crustaceans nor gelatine in its standard marine or bovine versions. Like glucosamine, it has no authorised health claim in Europe for this use.

Glucosamine combined with chondroitin and MSM is the oldest and most studied approach in the aisle. It is also the one that comes with the greatest number of precautions, as the list above shows. If none of those situations applies to you, it is a coherent and clearly dosed choice.

Our position at the counter is a simple one: start with just one of the two, stick with it for thirty days, and judge after that. Stacking collagen, glucosamine, turmeric and omega 3 from day one is expensive and teaches you nothing about what works for you.

Frequently asked questions

Why four capsules at once?

Because the full daily dose — 1,000 mg of glucosamine, 500 mg of chondroitin, 500 mg of MSM — requires that volume, and because a single morning serving is far easier to keep up over a month than four spread-out servings. Take them with breakfast, never on an empty stomach.

Does this product contain crustaceans?

Yes. The glucosamine is of marine origin and the product declares crustaceans as an allergen. It is therefore absolutely ruled out in cases of allergy to crustaceans or seafood, with no possible exception.

Is it suitable for vegetarians?

No, and on three counts at once: the glucosamine is of marine origin, the chondroitin of avian origin, and the capsule shell is made of gelatine. Only the MSM, being synthetic, raises no question from that point of view.

What does ANSES say about glucosamine?

In an opinion issued in 2019, the agency advised against supplements containing glucosamine and chondroitin for people with asthma, on anticoagulants, with diabetes or presenting a cardiovascular risk. The manufacturer repeats that recommendation on its labelling, and we reproduce it here.

How long before judging?

Thirty days at the very least, which is exactly what one box covers. Nothing can be concluded in a week with this kind of product. Note what you observe in your everyday movements rather than in a vague sensation: it is the only usable benchmark.

Can it be combined with collagen?

Nothing about the composition stands in the way, as the two do not act on the same molecules. We would nonetheless advise starting with a single product and sticking with it for a full month. Two new things introduced on the same day will teach you nothing about which one suits you.

Is there a risk with an anticoagulant?

Yes, and on two counts: ANSES advises against glucosamine and chondroitin for people on anticoagulants, and the bromelain in the formula is the subject of documented interactions with those same treatments. If this applies to you, the question is settled with your doctor before you buy.

Where can you buy IO Genix Glucosamine Complex?

The 120-capsule box can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. In the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, this is one of the products we take the most time over: three questions — crustacean allergy, anticoagulant treatment, asthma — are usually enough to tell whether it belongs in the customer's bag. The rest of the aisle can be browsed in our sports nutrition section.

What is Sinob Complete Mobility Forte?

Sinob Complete Mobility Forte is a powdered joint formula to be mixed with water, in an orange flavour. The daily dose of 22.6 g brings together 5 g of glycine, 500 mg of glucosamine sulphate, 400 mg of chondroitin sulphate, 300 mg of MSM, 250 mg of boswellia, 200 mg of cissus, 150 mg of curcumin, 80 mg of vitamin C and 10 mg of zinc. The 474 g tub covers 20 days.

What sets this product apart is its format as much as its formula. Joint complexes are almost always sold as capsules, at two to four a day. Here everything goes through a powder you drink, split into three servings of 7.5 g. That takes more effort to prepare, but it makes room for a glycine dose no capsule could ever hold.

The 5 g of glycine is in fact the real marker of this formula. It is the most abundant amino acid in collagen, where it accounts for roughly one residue in three, and that is what explains why it heads the ingredient list. The rest of the German range can be browsed in our Sinob aisle, and the other products in the category in our glucosamine aisle.

What does a daily dose of Complete Mobility Forte contain?

Of the nine quantified actives, only two carry claims authorised in Europe, and that has to be said up front. Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage and bones, and zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal bones. Those are the official wordings, and the 80 mg of vitamin C and the 10 mg of zinc each cover 100% of the nutrient reference value, which is amply enough to qualify.

For everything else — glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, boswellia, cissus, curcumin, glycine — no health claim is authorised at European level. These are ingredients cleared for sale, described here for what they are, but nothing can be promised for them. A seller who tells you that glucosamine rebuilds cartilage has stepped outside the rules.

Now let us look at the doses without flinching, because that is where this product sits. The published protocols on glucosamine use 1,500 mg a day, and 1,200 mg for chondroitin. Here you are at 500 mg and 400 mg, roughly a third in both cases. MSM, at 300 mg, is also well below the amounts usually studied. These three actives are therefore present at supporting doses, not at reference doses.

Conversely, the 5 g of glycine is a straightforward dose, and curcumin at 150 mg is respectable for an extract. The logic of the formula is therefore clear: build around glycine and vitamin C, then fill out with a broad spread rather than with two or three heavily dosed actives. It is a defensible choice, provided you know what you are buying.

Data missing from the manufacturer's file: the amounts of devil's claw, nettle extract, pine bark extract and bromelain are not disclosed, even though these ingredients do appear on the list. We will not estimate them.

Ingredients list

Glycine, Asthisamharaka extract 5:1 (Cissus quadrangularis), glucosamine sulphate, MSM, flavouring, acidity regulator (citric acid), frankincense powder (Boswellia serrata), chondroitin sulphate, L-ascorbic acid, powdered orange juice, devil's claw powder, nettle extract 10:1, pine bark extract, bromelain, sweetener (sucralose).

May contain traces of GLUTEN, EGGS, MILK, FISH and SOYA. Not recommended in cases of allergy to CRUSTACEANS, since glucosamine is generally derived from them.

How do you take Complete Mobility Forte?

Dose: 22.6 g a day, i.e. three servings of 7.5 g, one scoop per serving. Liquid: 200 to 250 ml of water per serving. Timing: morning, midday and early evening. Frequency: three servings daily. Duration: a course of three months minimum; the manufacturer puts the first noticeable effects at between four and six weeks.

Splitting the dose into three is not gratuitous complication, but it is demanding and we should be honest about that: it is the main obstacle to sticking with this product. Drinking a glass at a set time three times a day, every day for three months, takes real organisation. If you know in advance that you will not manage it, a joint complex in capsule form will do more for you — not because it is a better product, but because you will actually take it.

The powder is orange-flavoured, with a spicy note coming from the turmeric and the frankincense. It mixes into water without difficulty, but shake it properly: plant extracts have a tendency to settle. Drink immediately after preparing.

The three-month duration is the most important parameter in these instructions. On a joint product, two weeks prove nothing at all, and many buyers give up after one tub, concluding that "it does not work". One tub covers 20 days; a full course therefore takes four to five. That is a budget, and it is better to have it in mind at the first purchase than at the third.

The product combines without overlap with an omega 3, with an additional intake of L-glycine if you are aiming higher, or with a more heavily dosed turmeric extract if that is the active you are interested in.

Who is Complete Mobility Forte for, and who is it not for?

It is aimed at an adult who puts demands on their joints: contact sports, running, heavy loads, or simply years of practice. The powder format suits people who already drink shakes and for whom one more glass changes very little.

It is not suitable in cases of allergy to crustaceans. Glucosamine is almost always extracted from crustacean shells, and the manufacturer flags this explicitly. It is the most concrete contraindication on this page, and it is absolute.

It is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, or for children. The French national food safety agency also calls for caution over glucosamine for people who are diabetic or pre-diabetic and for those on vitamin K antagonist anticoagulant treatment: in these situations, medical advice is essential before buying. The formula also contains sucralose, to be ruled out if you avoid artificial sweeteners.

What you should not expect from it, and this is the part nobody writes. This product does not treat osteoarthritis, does not repair damaged cartilage and does not replace any treatment. Joint pain that persists, that wakes you at night or that comes with swelling is a matter for a doctor, not for a powder you drink. Nor does it excuse you from the work that really counts on painful joints: progressive strength training, load management, and rest when rest is needed.

Joint powder or collagen?

The two products sit side by side on the shelf and many customers hesitate, often for the wrong reasons.

A collagen, particularly in peptide form, supplies protein raw material in large quantity — generally 10 g per serving — of which glycine alone makes up close to a third. It is simple to take, mixes into anything, costs less per dose and pairs very well with vitamin C. If your aim is a broad, regular intake over the long term, our collagen aisle is the right starting point.

This complex does something else: it stacks nine different actives around a glycine base. That is choosing breadth rather than quantity. It makes sense if you want to try glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, boswellia and curcumin without buying five tubs — bearing in mind that none of them is present at the dose used in the published protocols.

When is neither of them the answer? If you are after one specific active at a full dose. Glucosamine at 1,500 mg, MSM at 3 g or a heavily dosed curcumin can be found as standalone products and will cost less than the same active buried in a complex. Our vitamin C aisle also lets you top up the intake that normal collagen formation depends on.

Frequently asked questions

How long does one tub last?

474 g for a daily dose of 22.6 g: 20 days, so a little under a month. Since the recommended course is three months minimum, count on four to five tubs for a full course. That is budget information you are better off having at the first purchase.

Why three servings a day?

The manufacturer splits the 22.6 g into three servings of 7.5 g, in the morning, at midday and in the early evening. That is the intended protocol and it is also the product's main constraint: if you know you will not keep up three glasses a day for three months, a capsule complex will fit your daily life better.

Are the glucosamine and chondroitin doses high enough?

They are around three times lower than the amounts in the published protocols, which use 1,500 mg of glucosamine and 1,200 mg of chondroitin a day. Here it is 500 and 400 mg. These are supporting doses within a broad formula, not reference doses, and that is important to know before buying.

Is this product suitable in cases of allergy to crustaceans?

No. Glucosamine is generally derived from crustacean shells and the manufacturer formally advises against the product in that case. There is no glucosamine-free version of this reference: turn instead to a collagen or to a complex that contains none.

How long before you notice anything?

The manufacturer puts the first noticeable effects at between four and six weeks, and recommends a course of three months minimum. In this category, judging a product after two weeks makes no sense. Note that the sensation remains subjective: no effect is guaranteed, and none may be promised.

What does this powder taste like?

Orange, with a spicy note coming from the turmeric and the frankincense. The manufacturer uses powdered orange juice and a flavouring, with sucralose as the sweetener. Shake it properly before drinking: plant extracts settle at the bottom of the glass.

Can it be combined with a collagen?

Yes, without problematic overlap. The collagen will supply more glycine and proline, this complex supplies the plant extracts and the minerals. Simply check the vitamin C content of both products, which can add up without causing any difficulty at these levels.

Where can you buy Sinob Complete Mobility Forte?

The 474 g tub can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. At the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, we systematically ask two questions before selling it: are you allergic to crustaceans, and are you prepared to drink three glasses a day for three months. The second makes more people back out than the first, and that is a good thing: a tub bought and then abandoned serves nobody. The rest of the aisle can be browsed in our sports nutrition selection.

What is IO Genix Fortigel Collagen?

IO Genix Fortigel Collagen is a joint-support powder sold in a 320 g tub, i.e. 40 servings of 8 g. This is not a plain collagen: it is a compound formula, in which collagen is merely the main ingredient.

The base is Fortigel®, a range of bioactive collagen peptides made by the German company GELITA, present at 5 g per serving. Around it sit magnesium citrate, glucosamine sulfate, calcium carbonate, a dry devil's claw extract, MSM (methylsulfonylmethane), vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, a dry Boswellia serrata extract and vitamin D.

The product appears in our collagen section, and the rest of the brand in the IO Genix collection.

What does an 8 g serving contain?

Only two ingredients come with figures: the collagen and the vitamin C. The other eight appear on the list with no dosage in the data available to us. That is this label's main shortcoming, and it has a direct consequence: there is no way to check whether the magnesium, the calcium and the vitamin D reach the thresholds that would permit a health claim, nor to compare the glucosamine with a dedicated product. We will not paper over those gaps.

What can be checked, on the other hand, is solid. 5 g of Fortigel® collagen peptides matches the dosage used in the work published by the raw material's manufacturer; it is the usual benchmark for this range, and plenty of competing products drop to 2.5 g. And the 177 mg of vitamin C, i.e. 221% of the NRV, unlocks the only claim genuinely available here: vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage, bones and skin. That is a wording approved by European Regulation 432/2012, and it is the only one on this page.

For everything else — collagen, glucosamine, MSM, hyaluronic acid, devil's claw, boswellia — no health claim is authorised in Europe. Including joint claims, including anti-inflammatory ones. So we are describing a composition, not effects.

How do you prepare Fortigel Collagen?

Dose: 8 g a day, i.e. 2 scoops, raised to 12 g in cases of pain or a heavy training load. Liquid: 200 to 250 ml of water or the drink of your choice. Timing: in the morning on an empty stomach, or after training. Frequency: one serving a day. Duration: the manufacturer recommends a course of at least 3 months.

That last point is the most important, and it needs hearing before you buy: three months minimum. A tub of 40 servings covers less than six weeks at one serving a day — so reckon on two to three tubs for a full course. No one should let you believe that a single tub will be enough to judge the product.

Shake vigorously: collagen peptides tend to form lumps if you tip them into a still glass. A shaker settles the matter. The product is compatible with other joint supplements, and consistency counts for more than the time of day you take it.

Who is this formula for, and who is it not for?

The manufacturer targets four profiles: athletes on a high training volume, people over 40, those looking to support skin elasticity, and those returning to activity after a joint injury. Bear in mind that no claim is authorised for any of those four uses: they are buying situations, not promised effects.

The precautions are brief but real. Pregnant or breastfeeding women: seek medical advice. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Keep out of reach of children. The product may contain traces of GLUTEN, EGGS, MILK, FISH and SOYA.

One point the manufacturer does not state and that we are flagging: the origin of the glucosamine sulfate is not given. That molecule is most often extracted from shellfish shells. If you are allergic to shellfish, ask for confirmation before buying — we will not decide on the brand's behalf. Likewise, the source of the collagen (bovine, porcine or marine) is not published, which matters if you follow a particular diet.

What not to expect from it: a treatment. Persistent joint pain is a matter for a doctor, not a powder. And do not expect anything for several weeks: the manufacturer itself sets the bar at three months. If you are after an immediate effect, this product will disappoint you.

Fortigel Collagen or a plain collagen?

We sell both, and the choice deserves to be put plainly.

A plain collagen, of the Collagen Professional type from the same brand, delivers more collagen per serving — 7.5 g against 5 g here — with a vitamin C and one or two further actives, and nothing else. It costs less, its list is shorter, and if collagen is what you are after, it is the more rational calculation. The comparison is made tub against tub, and there is no shame in taking the simpler one.

Fortigel Collagen is justified if you were going to take several joint supplements anyway. Assembling glucosamine, MSM, hyaluronic acid, devil's claw and boswellia across five separate bottles would cost appreciably more and mean five doses a day. The trade-off is the one we flagged: with no published dosages for those eight ingredients, you are buying a composition, not verifiable quantities. It is a trade-off between convenience and transparency, and it is yours to make. Note that the 5 g of Fortigel® is itself properly quantified — and that it is the main ingredient.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the 320 g tub last?

Forty servings of 8 g, i.e. a little under six weeks at one serving a day. At the increased 12 g dose, reckon on roughly 26 days. For the three-month course the manufacturer recommends, plan on two to three tubs.

What is the difference between 8 g and 12 g a day?

The manufacturer states 8 g for everyday use, and 12 g in cases of pain or intensive recovery. The increased dose raises every intake proportionally, including the vitamin C, which would then come to roughly 265 mg. Do not exceed 12 g.

What is Fortigel®?

A range of bioactive collagen peptides made by the German company GELITA, dosed here at 5 g per serving. The name identifies the raw material and its manufacturer, which lets you know what you are buying — many labels simply say "hydrolysed collagen" and leave it at that.

Are there allergens to be aware of?

The product may contain traces of gluten, eggs, milk, fish and soya. One further point to watch: glucosamine sulfate is often of shellfish origin, but the manufacturer does not specify its source here. If you are allergic to shellfish, check before buying.

Can it be combined with other supplements?

The manufacturer lists it as compatible with other joint supplements. Just check for duplication: the formula already contains glucosamine, MSM and hyaluronic acid, which makes it pointless to add a second product from the glucosamine section or an equivalent complex.

How long before you see anything?

The manufacturer sets a minimum course of three months. This is a long-game product, and no effect can be promised since no claim is authorised. If you are not prepared to keep it up for three months, do not start: you will learn nothing in six weeks.

Does the powder go lumpy?

It can, if you tip it into a glass without stirring. Collagen peptides clump together easily. A shaker shaken vigorously, or a small amount of liquid added first to slacken the powder, sorts the problem out.

Where to buy IO Genix Fortigel Collagen?

The 320 g tub can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. It is a comprehensive formula, best kept for those planning a long course rather than a trial.

If you drop into our Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, we will set this tub next to a plain collagen and work out the price per gram of collagen with you. Depending on what you are after, the answer is not always the one you would expect. The other joint-comfort supplements can be browsed from turmeric and omega 3.

What is Nutriting nuCollagen?

It is a hydrolysed bovine collagen powder with a single ingredient, providing 90 g of protein per 100 g. No flavourings, no sweeteners, no preservatives, no additives: the tub contains nothing but collagen peptides.

That simplicity is the product's main selling point, and it has a direct consequence: the powder is neutral in taste, which makes it undetectable in a coffee, a juice or a smoothie. The manufacturer states a composition free from gluten, lactose, soya, nanoparticles, GMOs and preservatives.

On sourcing, the French brand states pasture-raised cattle in Brazil, with testing and packing carried out in France. We report that information exactly as it was passed to us, without adding any verification we have not carried out. The rest of the range can be found in our Nutriting section.

What does a daily serving contain?

* Columns calculated from the values declared per 100 g. The net weight of the tub does not appear in the data supplied by the manufacturer: divide the weight printed on the packaging by your daily serving to work out how long it will last you.

Here is what genuinely sets this product apart from the rest of the category: the manufacturer publishes an amino acid profile. Few brands do so for a collagen, and yet it is the only way to compare two powders seriously.

* Column calculated from the ranges declared by the manufacturer per 100 g.

This table tells you exactly what collagen is, and why it does not replace a conventional protein. Glycine, proline and hydroxyproline alone account for close to half the weight: these are the amino acids characteristic of connective tissue, and they are very different from those in a whey. The flip side is that collagen is low in tryptophan and its profile does not support muscle building in the same way. Those 13.5 g of protein are not 13.5 g of whey.

One regulatory point needs stating plainly: no health claim is authorised in Europe for collagen peptides. You will therefore read no promises here about joints, tendons or skin. We describe a composition, an amino acid profile and a way of using it — that is all the framework allows, and it is already more than most competitors publish.

How should you take nuCollagen?

Dose: 10 to 15 g, or 2 to 3 teaspoons. Liquid: 200 ml. Timing: in the morning on an empty stomach, or after training. Frequency: one serving a day. Duration: the manufacturer recommends a course of at least 2 to 3 months, repeatable all year round without a break.

The flexibility in preparation is real: water, juice, smoothie, coffee or tea, hot or cold. A collagen hydrolysate does not coagulate with heat, unlike a whey, which forms lumps and froth in a scalding liquid. The morning coffee remains the most convenient vehicle, and since the powder is neutral it does not change the taste.

One tip from the manufacturer that is worth knowing: in a plant-based milk, leave it to stand for ten minutes if lumps appear. The powder finishes dissolving on its own, with no need to blend it.

On duration, let us be blunt: two to three months minimum is the real commitment. This kind of product cannot be judged in a fortnight, and there is nothing to feel straight away. If you are not prepared to keep it up for three months, buying it does not make much sense.

Finally, vitamin C is the logical companion to this powder — not as a marketing argument, but because it is the only nutrient in the category to carry an authorised claim in this area: vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage, bones and skin. This product contains none; if you are not taking any elsewhere, that is the addition to consider.

Who is this collagen right for, and who is it not right for?

It suits anyone who wants a powder with nothing in it: no flavouring, no sweetener, no filler. That is the best profile for anyone mixing it into a coffee or into something already sweetened. It also suits anyone who wants to be able to compare what they are buying — the published amino acid profile makes that possible, which is rare.

It is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans: the hydrolysate is of bovine origin, and there is no such thing as plant collagen, whatever you may read elsewhere. The manufacturer states the absence of gluten, lactose and soya, which makes it an option for anyone intolerant to those three.

Nor is it suitable if you are looking for a powder that tastes pleasant drunk on its own in water: neutral does not mean nice, and a plain collagen powder has a faintly meaty aftertaste that only disappears once you mix it into something else.

The manufacturer states that it is not aware of any specific contraindication in pregnancy, while still advising that medical advice be sought first; it asks that the product be kept out of the reach of young children and that the recommended daily dose not be exceeded.

What you should not expect from it: nothing immediate, and nothing promised. No effect is felt with this kind of product, and nobody can guarantee you a result without stepping outside the regulatory framework — and we will not do that. What we can honestly say is this: the composition is clean, the amino acid profile is published, the dose is clear, and that is what separates this product from an anonymous collagen. If your joint discomfort is persistent or painful, it is a matter for your doctor, not for a tub of powder.

nuCollagen or a joint complex?

That is the real trade-off for anyone buying collagen with their knees or shoulders in mind.

A product from the glucosamine category generally combines glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM in capsules, at fixed, known doses, taken two or three times a day. It is the better choice if you would rather swallow a capsule than prepare a drink, and if you want to target that particular family of compounds precisely — capsules need neither a shaker nor preparation time, and they slip into a bag.

nuCollagen takes the other route: a powder, a 10 to 15 g serving, a published amino acid profile, and a flexibility of use that a capsule does not have — in a coffee, it asks nothing extra of you. At 90 g of protein per 100 g, it also delivers a quantity of material on a completely different scale from a few hundred milligrams of actives in a capsule.

The honest thing to say is that neither of these two categories has an authorised health claim in Europe where joints are concerned. Deciding on the basis of promises therefore makes no sense: decide on the basis of format, dose, and your ability to keep it up for three months. Some of our customers add a turmeric to one or the other; there again, with no authorised claim, that is a personal choice, not a prescription.

Frequently asked questions

What dose should you take each day?

From 10 to 15 g, or 2 to 3 teaspoons, in 200 ml of liquid. That works out at 9 to 13.5 g of protein. The manufacturer does not impose a single dose within that range: start at 10 g and go up to 15 g if you want, bearing in mind that the tub will last you less time.

Can it go in a hot coffee?

Yes, without reservation. That is one of the practical advantages of hydrolysed collagen: it does not coagulate with heat, whereas a whey poured into a scalding liquid forms lumps and froth. The taste of the coffee is unchanged, as the powder is neutral.

How long does a tub last?

The net weight of the pack does not appear in the data supplied by the manufacturer, so we cannot calculate it without risking an error. Divide the weight shown on the packaging by 10 or 15 g depending on your serving. Over a two to three-month course, reckon on between 600 g and 1.35 kg in total.

Why is the amino acid profile given as ranges?

Because this is a product of natural origin, whose composition varies slightly from batch to batch. Publishing a range rather than a single value is more honest than a round number, and it is already far more than the majority of brands in this category publish, as they give no amino acid profile at all.

Can collagen count towards my daily protein?

No, or only very marginally. Collagen is low in tryptophan and its amino acid profile does not support muscle protein synthesis the way a dairy or egg protein does. Count it as a targeted intake for connective tissue, not as part of your 1.6 to 2 g of protein per kilo of body weight.

Should it be combined with vitamin C?

It makes sense, and for a specific reason: vitamin C is the only nutrient to carry an authorised claim on normal collagen formation. This product contains none, unlike some competitors. An orange, a kiwi or a supplement will do — there is no need to buy a collagen that is already fortified if you are taking some elsewhere.

Should you take breaks between courses?

The manufacturer states that the product is compatible with year-round use without a break, and recommends a course of at least two to three months. It therefore imposes no break. That is consistent with the nature of the product: these are amino acids, not an active molecule that needs cycling.

Where can you buy Nutriting nuCollagen?

The tub can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. This is a product to be judged on its label rather than on its taste, and its label is among the most complete in the category.

At the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, this is in fact the demonstration we give most often in this category: turn two tubs of collagen round side by side and look for the amino acid profile. On one it is printed; on the other it does not exist. Then you will know which one you are paying for. The rest of the range can be browsed in our sports nutrition section.

What is Sinob Collagen Flex & Glow?

Sinob Collagen Flex & Glow is a neutral-tasting collagen peptide powder, dosed at 12 g of peptides per 15 g serving. The 300 g tub contains 20 servings.

Its distinctive feature lies in how those 12 g are split between three different patented peptides: 40% Tendoforte®, 40% Fortigel® and 20% Verisol®, i.e. 4.8 g, 4.8 g and 2.4 g per serving respectively. These three names do not denote three collagens of different kinds: they are bovine hydrolysates cut to distinct peptide profiles, each produced by a process specific to the raw-material manufacturer. It is the only product in the category to state a split by figures across three patents, and that is what sets it apart.

Around these peptides, the formula adds hyaluronic acid, silicon-rich bamboo leaf extract, zinc bisglycinate, biotin and copper gluconate. The rest of the German range is listed in our Sinob category.

What does a 15 g serving contain?

The manufacturer publishes neither the energy values nor the macronutrients of its product in the information available to us. We will not recalculate them.

12 g of peptides per serving is a serious dose and it is the first thing to check on a collagen. The published protocols use amounts between 2.5 g and 10 g depending on the type of peptide targeted, and many products on the market stop at 5 g per serving, banking on the name of the patent rather than on the quantity. Here the dose is straightforward and the split is stated, which lets you know exactly what you are taking.

We do, however, need to be clear about what the law allows us to write. No health claim is authorised in Europe for collagen, in any form whatsoever: not for joints, not for tendons, not for skin, not for hair. That is true of Tendoforte®, Fortigel® and Verisol® just as it is of any generic hydrolysate. The dossiers submitted were not approved by EFSA. So we can tell you what the powder contains and at what dose; we cannot promise you anything, and a seller who does so is operating outside the legal framework.

Claims do exist, on the other hand, for three of the micronutrients in the formula. Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal skin, hair and nails, copper contributes to the maintenance of normal connective tissues, and biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal hair and normal skin. The problem is that those three are not quantified in the published information: with no declared amount, none of these claims can be made for this particular product. That is the genuine weak point of this reference, and it is easy to put right — the manufacturer would simply have to publish its figures.

The same applies to the hyaluronic acid and the bamboo extract, whose amounts are not disclosed and for which no claim exists in any case.

List of ingredients

Bovine collagen hydrolysate (patented blend: Tendoforte® 40%, Fortigel® 40%, Verisol® 20%), hyaluronic acid (sodium hyaluronate), silicon-rich bamboo leaf extract, zinc bisglycinate, D-biotin, copper gluconate. Gluten-free, lactose-free, no artificial colouring, no preservatives. The manufacturer notes that traces are possible depending on the origin of the collagen.

How should Collagen Flex & Glow be taken?

Dose: 15 g, roughly one scoop. Liquid: 300 ml of water, juice, smoothie or a hot drink. Timing: in the morning on an empty stomach, or after training. Frequency: one serving a day. Duration: the manufacturer recommends 8 to 12 weeks minimum, with continued use thereafter.

Solubility is the product's strong point: the collagen peptides dissolve in hot and cold liquids alike, without lumps and without taste. You can therefore add it to a coffee, a soup, a yoghurt or a cake batter without changing the recipe at all. That is a real advantage over a three-month course, because it is what stops you forgetting.

Duration is by far the most important parameter. With this type of product, the published protocols run over 8 to 12 weeks minimum, and nothing can be judged in two weeks. The 20-serving tub only covers twenty days: you need three to four tubs to see a first course through, and that is worth knowing before you buy the first one.

The manufacturer advises pairing each serving with a source of vitamin C. The reason is a real one: vitamin C is the essential cofactor for the body's own collagen synthesis, and it is the only ingredient in this story to have an authorised claim — it contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin, bones and cartilage. A glass of orange juice or a tablet at the same time costs little and makes sense.

Who is this collagen for, and who is it not for?

It suits an adult ready to commit over several months, who prefers a neutral powder to multiple capsules, and who wants to know the exact split of what they are buying rather than a single overall total.

It is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans: the hydrolysate is of bovine origin, and plant-based collagen does not exist — the products that claim to be so provide synthesis cofactors, not collagen. Nor is it suitable for people allergic to bovine products, and the manufacturer notes that traces are possible depending on the origin of the raw material.

The manufacturer advises against it for pregnant and breastfeeding women, asks for medical advice in the case of clotting disorders, and notes possible interactions with certain medicines. These warnings should be taken seriously, particularly the second if you are on anticoagulant treatment.

What you should not expect from it: it is not a treatment for osteoarthritis, it is not a skincare product, and it will have no visible effect in three weeks. Nor is it a useful protein source for building muscle — collagen is an incomplete protein, very low in tryptophan, and the 12 g it provides are not worth 12 g of protein powder for that purpose. Any question about established joint pain is a matter for your doctor, not for a tub of powder.

Collagen or a glucosamine joint complex?

This is the most common trade-off in this category, and the two products are not aiming at the same thing.

A complex based on glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM provides components of the cartilage itself, at doses of the order of a gram, in tablets to be taken daily. It is the better choice if your concern is strictly about joints, if you prefer tablets to a powder, and if you are not allergic to shellfish — glucosamine is most often derived from it. It requires medical advice in the case of diabetes or anticoagulant treatment.

Collagen has a broader reach: tendons, ligaments, skin, nails. It is the better choice if what you are looking for goes beyond joints alone, if you are allergic to shellfish, or if you prefer a neutral powder to add to your morning coffee. Its drawback is bulk: 15 g a day is a dose no tablet can deliver, and it means a daily routine.

On the regulatory side, neither of the two has an authorised claim in Europe. On that basis, the only objective selection criteria left are the stated dosage, the published split and your ability to see the course through. The full category can be compared in our sports nutrition section.

Frequently asked questions

How many servings are there in a tub?

Twenty, at 15 g per serving for 300 g of powder. That is not much given the recommended length of the course: three to four tubs are needed to cover the 8 to 12 weeks indicated by the manufacturer. Better to know that before the first purchase than during the third.

What is the difference between Tendoforte, Fortigel and Verisol?

They are three bovine collagen hydrolysates cut to different peptide profiles, produced by processes specific to the raw-material manufacturer. They differ neither in origin nor in nature, but in the size and sequence of the fragments obtained. Here the split is 40%, 40% and 20%, which gives 4.8 g, 4.8 g and 2.4 g per serving.

Does the product have a taste?

No, it is neutral, and that is one of its genuine strengths. It dissolves in hot and cold liquids alike without forming lumps, which means you can add it to a coffee, a soup, a yoghurt or a cooked dish. Over a long course, that absence of taste counts for more than people think.

How long before you can judge?

Not before eight weeks, and twelve is more realistic. That is the length of the published protocols on this type of peptide, and it is what the manufacturer recommends. A two-week trial allows no conclusion, one way or the other.

Is this collagen suitable for vegetarians?

No. The hydrolysate is of bovine origin, and there is no such thing as collagen of plant origin: the products sold as such provide synthesis cofactors — vitamin C, silicon, zinc — but no collagen. For a vegetarian diet, it is those cofactors you should turn to.

Should it be taken with vitamin C?

That is the most useful piece of advice on this page. Vitamin C is the cofactor for the body's own collagen synthesis, and it is the only ingredient in this family to have an authorised claim in Europe. A glass of orange juice at the time of the serving is enough, and so is a tablet.

Why are the zinc and biotin dosages not stated?

Because the manufacturer does not publish them in the information available to us. The consequence is concrete: with no declared amount, no claim can be made for these micronutrients, even though they are indeed present. If zinc is your main requirement, a product with a stated dose is more sensible.

Where can you buy Sinob Collagen Flex & Glow?

The 300 g tub can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. At our Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, this is the product in front of which we talk about the calendar first: one tub is never enough with a collagen, and it is better to say so at the first purchase than to discover it at the third. The other joint formulas can be compared in our curcumin category and in the neighbouring ones.

What is ESN Collagen Peptides?

ESN Collagen Peptides is a powdered collagen peptide supplement to be mixed into a drink, providing 20 g per daily serving. The collagen comes in the form of a bovine hydrolysate: the protein has been cut into short chains, which makes it soluble in cold liquid and free of any gelatinous texture. That is the practical difference from gelatine, which sets and cannot be drunk.

What is distinctive about this product is how the dose is split. The 20 g are not a single hydrolysate: the manufacturer declares four fractions of 5 g each, three of which carry a registered name — TENDOFORTE®, FORTIGEL® and VERISOL® — while the fourth is standard collagen. Those three brands designate collagen peptides produced by their German manufacturer using specific hydrolysis processes. To these are added 80 mg of vitamin C, which are not there by chance, as we explain below.

The versions stocked: Nature, with no flavouring and no sweetener, Fresh Cherry and Lemon. The nutritional values below apply to the unflavoured version. The German brand ESN is one we distribute, and its full range can be found in the ESN aisle.

What does a 20 g serving contain?

Table drawn up for the Nature version. The flavoured versions add citric acid, flavourings and sucralose, which may shift the values slightly. The manufacturer publishes neither a “per 100 g” column nor a “fibre” line, and the net weight of the tub does not appear in the data supplied to us: we therefore cannot tell you how many servings the tub holds. Divide the weight printed on the packaging by 20 g. One labelling inconsistency is also worth pointing out: the declared blend (20,000 mg) plus the vitamin C adds up to more than the 20 g stated for the serving. We reproduce the manufacturer's figures without correcting them.

What really counts here is 20 g of peptides in a single serving. Many collagen products on the market stop at 5 or 10 g, which halves or quarters the actual intake for a price per tub that is often much the same. Always look at the grams per serving before the price of the tub, or the comparison means nothing.

The 80 mg of vitamin C, that is 100% of the NRV, are the only item in this formula that carries an authorised claim, and it is entirely in its place: vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones, cartilage, skin and blood vessels. In other words, the body needs vitamin C to make its own collagen. That is the technical reason for the addition, and it is also what makes a separate vitamin C intake unnecessary on the days you take this product.

A word, on the other hand, about the peptides themselves: no health claim is authorised in Europe for collagen, nor for TENDOFORTE®, FORTIGEL® or VERISOL®. You will therefore read no promise here about tendons, joints, skin or nails. What we can describe is factual: a source, a quantity, a breakdown, a format.

How do you take ESN Collagen Peptides?

Dose: 20 g, that is one level scoop. Liquid: around 300 ml. Timing: in the morning or after training, no constraint. Frequency: 1 serving a day. Duration: the manufacturer recommends daily, continuous use, without setting an end point.

The powder dissolves in water, juice, coffee, or straight into your protein shaker. That is one of its practical advantages: unlike gelatine, it does not set solid and does not change the texture of the drink. In a hot coffee it goes unnoticed — the Nature version brings almost no taste at all, barely a slightly salty note that comes from the 0.10 g of salt.

The timing matters little. The manufacturer suggests the morning on an empty stomach or after training; in practice, choose the slot you will not forget. With this kind of product, consistency over several months weighs infinitely more than a precise time of day, and a tub taken irregularly is of no use. If you mix it with a whey, measure the two separately: 20 g of collagen do not replace 20 g of whey, for the reason explained just below.

Who is this collagen for, and who is it not for?

It is a supplement for adults. It contains no fat, no carbohydrate and no sugars, which makes it compatible with a low-carbohydrate diet or a period of calorie restriction: 72 kcal is the price of an apple.

The source is bovine. This product is therefore suitable for neither vegetarians nor vegans, and it is equally unsuitable if you avoid beef for religious or personal reasons. There is no such thing as plant collagen: what is sold under that name is a blend of nutrients meant to support the body's own synthesis, not collagen.

The manufacturer declares that no major allergen is present as an ingredient, but flags possible traces of MILK, SOYA, GLUTEN and EGG arising from the packing environment. For adults only, keep out of the reach of children. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or on medication, seek the advice of a healthcare professional.

What not to expect from it, and this is the most useful point on this page: it is not a muscle-building protein. The 18 g of protein stated are collagen, whose amino acid profile is unbalanced — very rich in glycine and proline, low in or even devoid of tryptophan, and low in essential amino acids. Do not count them towards your daily protein total the way you would count those from a whey isolate. If your goal is muscle mass, a whey is what you need, not this product. And if your joint discomfort is long-standing or painful, the right place to go is a doctor, not a tub of powder.

Collagen Peptides or glucosamine?

The two end up in the same basket, often for the same reason, and it is worth saying straight away what they have in common: neither collagen nor glucosamine has an authorised health claim in Europe. Deciding on the basis of promises therefore makes no sense here. What separates them is concrete.

Glucosamine is taken in capsules or tablets, at doses of the order of a gram, often combined with chondroitin or MSM. It is the better choice if you do not want to prepare a drink every morning, if you travel, or if the idea of swallowing an extra 300 ml of liquid every day puts you off. It also generally costs less per day.

ESN Collagen Peptides is the better choice if you prefer a clear, straightforward dose — 20 g, with the four fractions itemised — rather than a blend of several actives at middling doses. It has a second practical advantage: it slips into a coffee or a shaker you were having anyway, so it does not add another item to your day. And it supplies the 80 mg of vitamin C, which most glucosamine products do not. Nor is there anything to stop you taking both: they share no ingredient.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between TENDOFORTE®, FORTIGEL® and VERISOL®?

They are three collagen peptides from the same German manufacturer, obtained by different hydrolysis processes that result in distinct chain sizes. The product contains 5 g of each. None of them holds an authorised health claim in Europe, and we therefore attribute none to them.

Can it be mixed into a hot coffee?

Yes, and that is in fact the handiest way to use it. Hydrolysed peptides stay soluble when hot and do not form a gel, unlike gelatine. The Nature version barely alters the taste of the coffee; the Fresh Cherry and Lemon versions, on the other hand, lend themselves poorly to the exercise — keep those for cold water.

Does collagen count towards my protein for the day?

Not the way a whey does. Collagen is an incomplete protein: very rich in glycine and proline, low in essential amino acids and without tryptophan. The 18 g stated are indeed protein in labelling terms, but they do not replace 18 g of dairy or egg protein where muscle mass is concerned.

How many servings are there in a tub?

The net weight of the tub does not appear in the data supplied by the manufacturer, so we cannot work it out without risking an error. Divide the weight shown on the packaging you receive by 20 g, the daily serving.

Should you take extra vitamin C?

No, the 80 mg present cover 100% of the nutrient reference value. Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation: that is why it is in the formula. Adding a 1,000 mg tablet on top will make no difference on that particular point.

Which version should you choose between Nature, Fresh Cherry and Lemon?

The Nature version if you are putting it into a coffee, a tea or an already flavoured shaker: it imposes no taste and contains neither flavouring nor sweetener. The flavoured versions if you drink it in plain water — they contain citric acid, flavourings and sucralose, which makes the morning glass distinctly more pleasant.

How long before you can judge?

The manufacturer recommends daily, continuous use without setting a duration. As no claim is authorised for collagen, we will not announce a timescale for results: that would be inventing one. What we can say is that a product of this kind is judged over months, not over days.

Where can you buy ESN Collagen Peptides?

The versions can be ordered from this page, and we ship anywhere in France and in Europe.

If you drop into our Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, take thirty seconds to compare the label on this tub with that of a collagen at 5 g per serving sitting next to it. It is the most instructive exercise in the aisle, and it often changes the mind of whoever does it. The rest of our everyday supplements can be found in the sports nutrition aisle.

Qu'est-ce que le Collagène hydrolysé d'Osavi ?

C'est le collagène en poudre d'Osavi, et sa particularité se lit en une ligne : la liste d'ingrédients ne comporte qu'un seul élément — des peptides de collagène bovin. Pas d'arôme, pas d'édulcorant, pas de colorant, pas de charge.

Il s'agit de collagène de type I et III, les deux types majoritaires dans la peau, les tendons et les os, sous forme hydrolysée : les longues chaînes de la protéine sont découpées en peptides plus courts, ce qui rend la poudre soluble dans l'eau froide.

Le pot de 600 g couvre 30 doses de 20 g.

Une poudre neutre, et ce que ça change

C'est le vrai argument de cette référence. Une poudre non aromatisée s'ajoute à ce que vous voulez — café, thé, yaourt, soupe, smoothie, et même directement dans un plat — sans imposer un goût de vanille ou de fruits rouges trois fois par jour.

C'est aussi la poudre la plus simple à comparer : avec un seul ingrédient, les 20 g de la dose sont 20 g de peptides de collagène. Sur un produit aromatisé, une partie du poids part dans les arômes et les édulcorants.

Notre rayon collagène regroupe les autres références, aromatisées ou enrichies en vitamine C.

Ce qu'on peut en dire, et ce qu'on ne dira pas

Vous trouverez beaucoup de pages qui promettent des effets sur la peau, les articulations ou les cheveux ; nous n'en ferons pas partie, parce que ces formulations ne sont pas permises.

À noter que les peptides de collagène sont une source de protéines ; si c'est l'apport protéique que vous cherchez, nos protéines sont bien plus efficaces au gramme.

Le contrôle, argument central de la marque

C'est ce qui nous a décidés à référencer Osavi. Chaque lot de production part dans un laboratoire indépendant — J.S. Hamilton ou GBA — qui vérifie trois choses : la teneur réelle en substances déclarées à l'étiquette, l'absence de métaux lourds et la pureté microbiologique. Un certificat d'analyse est publié pour chaque produit ; c'est le sens du logo « Lab Tested » sur le flacon.

Les procédés de production sont certifiés ISO 9001:2015 et ISO 22000:2018.

Questions fréquentes

Combien de collagène par dose ?

20 g de peptides de collagène bovin par dosette, et 30 doses dans le pot de 600 g. Comme la poudre ne contient qu'un seul ingrédient, les 20 g sont intégralement du collagène.

Type I et III : qu'est-ce que ça veut dire ?

Ce sont deux des types de collagène présents dans l'organisme, majoritaires dans la peau, les tendons et les os. Le collagène bovin en est naturellement riche, à la différence du collagène marin ou du type II, d'origine cartilagineuse.

Hydrolysé, c'est quoi ?

La protéine a été découpée en peptides plus courts. C'est ce qui rend la poudre soluble dans l'eau froide et sans grumeaux.

A-t-il un goût ?

Non, il est non aromatisé. C'est son intérêt principal : il se mélange à ce que vous buvez ou mangez déjà sans en changer le goût.

Dans quoi le mélanger ?

Eau, café, thé, yaourt, smoothie, soupe, ou directement dans un plat. 200 ml de liquide pour une dosette selon l'indication du fabricant.

Le collagène remplace-t-il une protéine en poudre ?

Non. C'est une source de protéines, mais son profil en acides aminés est très différent de celui d'une whey ou d'une protéine végétale. Si votre objectif est l'apport protéique, regardez plutôt notre rayon protéines.

Que signifie « Lab Tested » sur le flacon ?

Que le lot a été analysé par un laboratoire indépendant — J.S. Hamilton ou GBA — sur sa composition, les métaux lourds et la pureté microbiologique, et qu'un certificat d'analyse est publié pour le produit. C'est la marque de fabrique d'Osavi.

Où acheter le Collagène hydrolysé Osavi ?

Vous pouvez le commander sur cette page, et nous expédions partout en France et en Europe. Toute la gamme est sur notre page Osavi, et notre rayon collagène permet de comparer les étiquettes.

Qu'est-ce que le Collagène type II d'Osavi ?

C'est une référence à part dans le rayon collagène, et pour une raison simple : elle n'apporte pas du collagène en grammes, mais du collagène de type II natif en petite quantité, à partir de cartilage de poulet standardisé.

La gélule associe trois éléments : ce cartilage standardisé, du sel de sodium d'acide hyaluronique et un extrait de cynorrhodon (Rosa canina), source de vitamine C.

Natif, et pourquoi ce mot compte

La différence avec une poudre de collagène hydrolysé est structurelle. Dans un collagène hydrolysé, la protéine est volontairement découpée en peptides. Dans un collagène natif, elle est au contraire préservée dans sa forme d'origine — c'est tout l'objet du procédé.

Conséquence pratique : les deux ne se dosent pas du tout pareil. Un hydrolysé se prend en grammes, un natif en milligrammes. Comparer les deux au poids n'a aucun sens, et c'est l'erreur la plus fréquente sur ce rayon.

Notre rayon collagène permet de voir les deux approches côte à côte.

L'acide hyaluronique

Il est présent naturellement dans les tissus conjonctifs et le liquide synovial.

Pourquoi cette marque plutôt qu'une autre

Sur un rayon où tout le monde écrit « haute qualité », Osavi accepte de se faire contredire par un document. Chaque lot est analysé par un laboratoire extérieur, J.S. Hamilton ou GBA, sur la teneur en substances déclarées, les métaux lourds et la pureté microbiologique — et le certificat d'analyse est publié. Le logo « Lab Tested » de l'étiquette renvoie à ce contrôle.

S'y ajoutent des procédés certifiés ISO 9001:2015 et ISO 22000:2018, et une liste d'ingrédients volontairement courte : pas d'arôme de synthèse, pas de colorant, pas de charge inutile.

Questions fréquentes

Quelle différence avec un collagène en poudre ?

La forme et la dose. Une poudre hydrolysée apporte des peptides en grammes ; ici le collagène de type II est natif, c'est-à-dire non découpé, et se dose en milligrammes. Ce ne sont pas deux versions du même produit.

Qu'est-ce que le collagène de type II natif ?

Le type II est le collagène majoritaire du cartilage. « Natif » signifie que sa structure d'origine a été préservée plutôt que découpée en peptides. Il est obtenu ici à partir de cartilage de poulet standardisé.

Que fait l'acide hyaluronique dans la formule ?

Il est présent naturellement dans les tissus conjonctifs et le liquide articulaire, et la marque l'associe au collagène de type II.

Le produit convient-il aux végétariens ?

Non. Le collagène de type II provient de cartilage de poulet.

Peut-on l'associer à un collagène en poudre ?

Rien ne s'y oppose, ce sont deux produits différents. Demandez-nous conseil au comptoir si vous hésitez entre les deux plutôt que de cumuler sans raison.

Que signifie « Lab Tested » sur le flacon ?

Que le lot a été analysé par un laboratoire indépendant — J.S. Hamilton ou GBA — sur sa composition, les métaux lourds et la pureté microbiologique, et qu'un certificat d'analyse est publié pour le produit. C'est la marque de fabrique d'Osavi.

Où acheter le Collagène type II Osavi ?

Vous pouvez le commander sur cette page, et nous expédions partout en France et en Europe. Toute la gamme est sur notre page Osavi, et notre rayon collagène permet de comparer les étiquettes.

Qu'est-ce que le Collagène marin d'Osavi ?

C'est le collagène en poudre d'Osavi en version marine : des peptides de collagène de poisson, issus de cabillaud sauvage. Le pot de 360 g couvre 30 doses de 12 g, et la formule est aromatisée et enrichie en vitamine C, sucrée aux glycosides de stéviol.

Deux saveurs au choix : citron et pamplemousse.

La vitamine C contribue à la formation normale de collagène pour assurer la fonction normale des os, des cartilages, de la peau, des dents et des gencives.

Ce que nous n'écrirons pas

Le fabricant met en avant des effets sur l'élasticité de la peau et les rides. Ces formulations ne sont pas autorisées en Europe pour le collagène, et nous ne les reprendrons donc pas, même reformulées.

Questions fréquentes

Combien de collagène par dose ?

Une dosette de 12 g par jour, et 30 doses dans le pot de 360 g. La formule contient aussi de la vitamine C, un arôme naturel et un édulcorant à la stévia.

Quelles saveurs sont disponibles ?

Citron et pamplemousse. Le choix se fait dans la liste déroulante de cette page.

Marin ou bovin : lequel choisir ?

Le marin est majoritairement de type I et convient à qui écarte le bovin ; le bovin apporte du type I et du type III. Côté usage, le marin est réputé pour sa solubilité. Il n'y a pas de réponse universelle.

D'où vient le poisson ?

De cabillaud sauvage, précision portée par l'étiquette du fabricant.

Le produit convient-il aux personnes allergiques au poisson ?

Non. Il s'agit de peptides de collagène de poisson : l'allergène est présent.

Contient-il du sucre ?

Non, il est sucré aux glycosides de stéviol issus de la stévia.

Que signifie « Lab Tested » sur le flacon ?

Que le lot a été analysé par un laboratoire indépendant — J.S. Hamilton ou GBA — sur sa composition, les métaux lourds et la pureté microbiologique, et qu'un certificat d'analyse est publié pour le produit. C'est la marque de fabrique d'Osavi.

Où acheter le Collagène marin Osavi ?

Vous pouvez le commander sur cette page, et nous expédions partout en France et en Europe. Toute la gamme est sur notre page Osavi, et notre rayon collagène permet de comparer les étiquettes.

Qu'est-ce que le Collagène en comprimés d'OstroVit ?

3 000 mg de collagène bovin hydrolysé et 12 mg de vitamine C par dose de trois comprimés. Le flacon de 90 comprimés donne 30 doses. Trois ingrédients en tout, pas un de plus.

Le collagène hydrolysé est découpé en peptides courts, ce qui permet de le comprimer sans liant compliqué : ici, le seul additif est un antiagglomérant, le dioxyde de silicium. Le reste de la gamme se parcourt dans notre rayon OstroVit.

Ce qu'il y a dans le Collagène en comprimés

Le panneau tient en deux lignes : 3 000 mg de collagène bovin hydrolysé et 12 mg de vitamine C par dose. L'étiquette donne aussi la colonne des deux doses — 6 000 mg de collagène et 24 mg de vitamine C — parce que c'est l'usage prévu par le fabricant.

La vitamine C n'est pas là en grande quantité, et ce n'est pas son rôle ici : à 12 mg par dose, elle suffit à tenir la phrase qui compte — elle contribue à la formation normale de collagène pour une fonction normale de la peau, des os, des cartilages, des gencives, des dents et des vaisseaux sanguins.

Le collagène, lui, n'a aucun effet reconnu à ce jour. Ce qui se compare d'une étiquette à l'autre, c'est donc la quantité et la source : bovine, hydrolysée, 3 000 mg par dose.

À qui s'adresse le Collagène en comprimés ?

À qui veut du collagène sans rien préparer. Pas de mesurette, pas de verre à remplir, pas de poudre à dissoudre : trois comprimés et c'est fait. C'est le format qui tient dans un sac et qui part en déplacement sans se renverser.

C'est aussi celui des lecteurs d'étiquettes pressés : trois ingrédients, deux actifs affichés, un antiagglomérant. Il n'y a rien à décortiquer.

Questions fréquentes

Quelle est l'origine du collagène ?

Bovine. C'est un hydrolysat de collagène de bœuf, et non du collagène marin. Sur ce rayon les deux sources portent souvent des noms très proches : l'information est à vérifier à chaque fois.

Qu'est-ce que le collagène hydrolysé ?

Du collagène découpé en peptides courts par hydrolyse. C'est ce découpage qui permet de le comprimer proprement, là où un collagène brut resterait insoluble et impossible à mettre en comprimé.

Combien de collagène dans une dose ?

3 000 mg pour trois comprimés, avec 12 mg de vitamine C. L'étiquette affiche aussi la colonne des deux doses, à 6 000 mg de collagène et 24 mg de vitamine C.

Quels aliments sont riches en collagène ?

Les bouillons d'os, les morceaux gélatineux des viandes, la peau et les arêtes du poisson. Ces aliments ont presque disparu de l'assiette moderne, ce qui explique l'existence du rayon.

Pourquoi de la vitamine C dans ces comprimés ?

Parce que la vitamine C contribue à la formation normale de collagène pour une fonction normale de la peau, des os, des cartilages, des gencives, des dents et des vaisseaux sanguins. C'est la phrase que le collagène seul ne porte pas.

Les comprimés contiennent-ils de la gélatine ?

Non, et il n'y a pas d'enveloppe du tout : ce sont des comprimés, pas des gélules. Les seuls ingrédients sont l'hydrolysat de collagène bovin, l'acide L-ascorbique et un antiagglomérant, le dioxyde de silicium.

Où acheter du collagène en comprimés en France ?

Sur cette page : le flacon part de notre magasin de Vendargues, à dix minutes de Montpellier, et nous expédions dans toute la France.

Où acheter le Collagène en comprimés d'OstroVit ?

Le flacon de 90 comprimés se commande depuis cette page, et nous expédions partout en France et en Europe. Notre magasin se trouve à Vendargues, à une dizaine de minutes de Montpellier : on peut venir le chercher au comptoir et poser ses questions sur place.

Le reste de la marque se parcourt dans la collection OstroVit.

Qu'est-ce que le Flex Regen d'OstroVit ?

Le Flex Regen est la poudre articulaire la plus chargée de la marque : quatorze actifs réunis dans une seule portion de 16 g, construits autour de 10 000 mg de collagène bovin hydrolysé. Le sachet de 400 g donne 25 portions.

C'est un produit pour celui qui veut tout au même endroit : le collagène, les actifs du cartilage, les minéraux et les vitamines qui vont avec, plutôt que trois pots à aligner sur l'étagère. Le reste de la gamme se parcourt dans le rayon OstroVit.

Ce qu'il y a dans le Flex Regen

Trois chiffres résument l'étiquette. 10 000 mg de collagène bovin hydrolysé par portion, soit dix grammes de peptides de collagène. 300 mg de sulfate de glucosamine 2KCl et 300 mg de MSM, les deux actifs que l'on retrouve systématiquement sur ce rayon. Et 246 mg d'extrait de résine d'oliban (Boswellia serrata), titré à 65 %, soit 160 mg d'acides boswelliques.

Autour de ce socle viennent 200 mg de L-proline, 40 mg de sulfate de chondroïtine, 20 mg d'acide hyaluronique, 120 mg de calcium et 57 mg de magnésium.

Le volet vitamines est celui qui porte les effets écrits en clair. La vitamine C, dosée à 100 mg, participe à la formation normale du collagène, celui des cartilages et celui des os. La vitamine D, à 50 µg, et le calcium contribuent au maintien d'une ossature normale, et la vitamine D intervient aussi dans la fonction musculaire normale. La vitamine K, à 75 µg, participe elle aussi au maintien d'une ossature normale. Le magnésium contribue à une fonction musculaire normale, et la vitamine B6, à 1 mg, au métabolisme normal des protéines.

Le goût est fraise-kiwi, et la poudre se dilue dans 100 à 150 ml d'eau ou de jus.

À qui s'adresse le Flex Regen ?

À celui qui charge ses articulations : barre, course, sports de combat, sports de raquette, métiers debout. Les genoux, les hanches et les épaules encaissent, et l'apport de matière première se raisonne comme le reste de l'alimentation.

C'est aussi la poudre de celui qui avance en âge et veut un seul produit complet plutôt qu'une pile de compléments séparés. Quatorze actifs dans une portion, c'est précisément ce que l'on vient chercher ici.

Enfin, c'est une formule pour qui lit les étiquettes : chaque actif est dosé au milligramme, sans mélange propriétaire pour masquer les quantités réelles.

Questions fréquentes

Qu'est-ce que le collagène ?

C'est la protéine la plus abondante du corps humain : elle forme la trame des cartilages, des tendons, des ligaments, des os et de la peau. Hydrolysé, le collagène est découpé en peptides courts, ce qui le rend soluble dans l'eau.

Quels sont les bienfaits du collagène ?

Le collagène est un matériau de structure : le corps en fabrique en permanence et en perd avec l'âge. Sur cette poudre, l'effet écrit en clair est celui de la vitamine C, qui participe à la formation normale du collagène, celui des cartilages comme celui des os.

Où se trouve le collagène dans le corps ?

Partout où il faut de la résistance et de la souplesse : cartilage articulaire, tendons, ligaments, derme, paroi des vaisseaux, os. À lui seul il représente environ un tiers des protéines de l'organisme.

Où trouver du collagène dans les aliments ?

Dans les tissus conjonctifs des animaux : bouillon d'os mijoté longuement, couennes, pieds et jarrets, peau de volaille, gélatine. Les muscles maigres, eux, en apportent très peu.

Quel est l'aliment le plus riche en collagène ?

Le bouillon d'os longuement mijoté reste la référence, suivi de la gélatine et des morceaux gélatineux comme le jarret ou la queue de bœuf. Aucun n'arrive au niveau de concentration d'une poudre de collagène hydrolysé.

Comment relancer la production de collagène naturellement ?

En apportant les briques et le cofacteur : des protéines à chaque repas, de la vitamine C, et de la mise en charge régulière des articulations par l'activité physique. Le Flex Regen couvre la partie apport.

Quel collagène acheter ?

Tout dépend de l'origine et du dosage affiché. Ici c'est du collagène bovin hydrolysé, dosé à 10 000 mg dans la portion de 16 g, accompagné de glucosamine, de MSM, de chondroïtine et d'acide hyaluronique.

Où acheter le Flex Regen d'OstroVit ?

Le sachet de 400 g se commande depuis cette page et nous expédions partout en France et en Europe. Notre magasin se trouve à Vendargues, à une dizaine de minutes de Montpellier, et le Flex Regen y est en rayon.

Le reste de la marque se parcourt dans la collection OstroVit.

Qu'est-ce que le Collagène + Vitamine C d'OstroVit ?

Du collagène bovin hydrolysé associé à 500 mg de vitamine C par portion de 10 g. Le sachet de 400 g donne 40 portions, en version nature ou en version pêche.

Le collagène hydrolysé, c'est du collagène découpé en peptides courts, ce qui le rend soluble dans l'eau froide — un collagène brut, lui, ne se dissout pas. La vitamine C vient sous forme d'acide L-ascorbique. Le reste de la gamme se parcourt dans notre rayon OstroVit.

Ce qu'il y a dans le Collagène + Vitamine C

La version nature est d'une sobriété rare sur ce rayon : deux ingrédients, collagène bovin hydrolysé et acide L-ascorbique. Rien d'autre. Elle apporte 9 500 mg de collagène par portion.

C'est la vitamine C qui porte les phrases écrites en clair, et à 500 mg elle les porte toutes : elle contribue à la formation normale de collagène pour une fonction normale de la peau, des os, des cartilages, des gencives, des dents et des vaisseaux sanguins, au fonctionnement normal du système immunitaire, à la réduction de la fatigue et à la protection des cellules contre le stress oxydatif. Elle augmente aussi l'absorption du fer.

Le collagène, lui, n'a aucun effet reconnu à ce jour. Ce qui se compare d'une étiquette à l'autre, c'est donc la quantité, la source et le degré d'hydrolyse : ici, les trois sont affichés.

Quel parfum choisir ?

Chez OstroVit, « nature » n'est pas un goût mais une autre formule. La version nature tient en deux ingrédients et monte à 9 500 mg de collagène par portion ; la version pêche descend à 8 700 mg, l'écart étant occupé par les ingrédients de goût — acide citrique, arômes, jus de betterave rouge en poudre, maltodextrine, caroténoïdes et sucralose.

La nature se mélange à tout sans imposer son goût : café, smoothie, yaourt, fromage blanc. La pêche se boit à l'eau, et c'est celle qu'on prend quand le verre du matin doit avoir un goût pour être bu tous les matins.

À qui s'adresse le Collagène + Vitamine C ?

À qui veut une quantité de collagène élevée et lisible, sans complexe à dix actifs autour. La vitamine C à 500 mg en fait un produit à double usage : c'est aussi un apport de vitamine C à part entière.

C'est la référence des lecteurs d'étiquettes, avec deux ingrédients en version nature, et celle des grandes portions : 10 g par prise, là où beaucoup de collagènes de ce rayon s'arrêtent à la moitié.

Questions fréquentes

Quels sont les bienfaits du collagène en poudre ?

Aucun effet n'est aujourd'hui reconnu pour le collagène lui-même. En revanche la vitamine C qui l'accompagne contribue à la formation normale de collagène par l'organisme, et c'est elle qui porte les phrases écrites en clair sur cette page.

Quelle est l'origine du collagène ?

Bovine. Il s'agit d'un hydrolysat de collagène de bœuf, et non de collagène marin. C'est une information à vérifier systématiquement sur ce rayon, où les deux sources se côtoient sous des noms de produits très proches.

Qu'est-ce que le collagène hydrolysé ?

Du collagène découpé en peptides courts par hydrolyse. C'est ce découpage qui le rend soluble dans l'eau froide et sans texture : un collagène non hydrolysé resterait en grumeaux au fond du verre.

Quels aliments sont riches en collagène ?

Les bouillons d'os, les parties gélatineuses des viandes, la peau et les arêtes du poisson. C'est une famille d'aliments qui a largement disparu de l'assiette, ce qui explique la place prise par la poudre.

Pourquoi de la vitamine C avec le collagène ?

Parce que la vitamine C contribue à la formation normale de collagène par l'organisme. À 500 mg par portion, l'apport est large, et il porte aussi la réduction de la fatigue et la protection des cellules contre le stress oxydatif.

Combien de collagène dans une portion ?

9 500 mg en version nature, 8 700 mg en version pêche. L'écart vient des ingrédients de goût ajoutés dans la seconde : acide citrique, arômes, betterave rouge, maltodextrine, caroténoïdes et sucralose.

Où acheter du collagène en poudre en France ?

Sur cette page : le sachet part de notre magasin de Vendargues, à dix minutes de Montpellier, et nous expédions dans toute la France.

Où acheter le Collagène + Vitamine C d'OstroVit ?

Le sachet de 400 g se commande depuis cette page, et nous expédions partout en France et en Europe. Notre magasin se trouve à Vendargues, à une dizaine de minutes de Montpellier : on peut venir le chercher au comptoir et poser ses questions sur place.

Le reste de la marque se parcourt dans la collection OstroVit.

Du collagène non dénaturé, à très faible dose

UC-II® est un collagène de type II dit « non dénaturé » : il est extrait du cartilage sternal de poulet par un procédé à basse température qui préserve la structure tridimensionnelle de la molécule. C'est précisément ce qui le distingue des collagènes hydrolysés, dont les chaînes sont découpées en peptides.

C'est aussi pourquoi la dose est très faible : 40 mg de cartilage standardisé par gélule, apportant 10 mg de collagène total. Un gramme de collagène hydrolysé et 10 mg d'UC-II® ne se comparent pas, car le mode d'action présumé n'est pas le même.

NOW Foods y associe 250 mg d'Aquamin®, un complexe de minéraux issu de l'algue rouge Lithothamnium, qui apporte 80 mg de calcium.

Deux formats : 60 gélules (deux mois) et 120 gélules (quatre mois), à raison d'une gélule par jour.

Composition par gélule

Autres ingrédients : hypromellose (gélule d'origine végétale), cellulose microcristalline, amidon de maïs, chlorure de potassium (stabilisant), acide stéarique d'origine végétale, dioxyde de silicium.

Contient du cartilage de poulet : le produit ne convient ni aux végétariens ni aux végétaliens. Sans levure, blé, gluten, soja, lait, œuf, poisson, crustacés, fruits à coque ni sésame ajoutés.

Le calcium est nécessaire au maintien d'une ossature normale.

Questions fréquentes

Que signifie « non dénaturé » ?

Que la structure tridimensionnelle de la molécule de collagène a été préservée, grâce à un procédé d'extraction à basse température. Le collagène hydrolysé, à l'inverse, est volontairement découpé en peptides.

Pourquoi seulement 10 mg de collagène ?

Parce que l'UC-II® n'est pas utilisé comme apport de matière première, contrairement au collagène hydrolysé qui se dose en grammes. Les deux approches ne se comparent pas au poids.

D'où vient le collagène ?

Du cartilage sternal de poulet. Le produit ne convient donc pas aux végétariens.

Qu'est-ce que Aquamin® ?

Un complexe minéral issu de l'algue rouge calcifiée Lithothamnium, récoltée au large des côtes atlantiques. Il apporte ici 80 mg de calcium par gélule.

Un seul ingrédient : du collagène hydrolysé

La liste d'ingrédients de ce produit comporte une ligne : collagène bovin hydrolysé. Pas d'arôme, pas d'édulcorant, pas d'agent anti-agglomérant.

Une dose de 2 cuillères à soupe rases (11 g) apporte 10 g de collagène hydrolysé, soit 10 g de protéines pour 40 kcal. Le pot de 227 g couvre environ 21 doses.

« Hydrolysé » signifie que les longues chaînes de collagène ont été fractionnées en peptides courts : la poudre se dissout alors à froid, sans grumeaux ni gélification, dans un café, un thé, un jus ou de l'eau.

Questions fréquentes

Que signifie « hydrolysé » ?

Que les chaînes de collagène ont été fractionnées en peptides courts. La poudre devient soluble à froid et ne gélifie pas, contrairement à la gélatine.

Quelle différence avec la gélatine ?

Même matière première, degré de transformation différent. La gélatine forme un gel en refroidissant ; les peptides de collagène restent liquides.

Y a-t-il un arôme ou un édulcorant ?

Non, aucun. Le produit est neutre, avec un très léger goût de bouillon.

Est-ce végétarien ?

Non. Le collagène est d'origine bovine ; il n'existe pas de collagène végétal.

40 mg de cartilage, contre 11 g dans la poudre : pourquoi ?

Le chiffre surprend quand on compare : une gélule apporte 40 mg de cartilage de poulet standardisé UC-II, dont 10 mg de collagène total, là où notre Multi Collagène en poudre en apporte 11 g par dose. Mille fois plus.

Composition

Pour 1 gélule végétale :

Autres ingrédients : cellulose microcristalline, hypromellose (gélule végétale), acide stéarique d'origine végétale, dioxyde de silicium.

Sur le bore : 3 mg, pour une dose journalière maximale admise en France de 5 mg — la formule reste dans la limite. Nous les listons parce qu'ils sont dans la gélule.

Flacon de 60 gélules, soit deux mois à une gélule par jour. L'UC-II provient de cartilage de poulet : le produit n'est ni végétarien ni végétalien, même si la gélule est végétale.

Questions fréquentes

Que veut dire « Advanced Joint Relief » ?

C'est le nom commercial américain du produit.

Le bore pose-t-il un problème ?

Non : 3 mg pour une dose journalière maximale admise en France de 5 mg.

Est-ce vegan ou végétarien ?

Non. L'UC-II provient de cartilage de poulet. Seule la gélule est végétale.