{"title":"Collagen","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is collagen, and why is it taken hydrolyzed?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollagen is the most abundant protein in the human body: about one-third of total protein mass. It is a structural protein, organized in a triple helix, present in the skin, bones, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and vessel walls. Its composition is unique: about one-third glycine, a lot of proline and hydroxyproline — the latter existing nowhere else in quantity, it serves as a collagen marker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative collagen is a very large molecule, around 300,000 daltons: at this size, it cannot cross the intestinal wall. This is the whole reason for \u003cstrong\u003ehydrolyzed collagen\u003c\/strong\u003e, or collagen peptides: enzymatic hydrolysis breaks down the protein into fragments of a few thousand daltons, down to di- and tripeptides. These fragments are small enough to be absorbed, and characteristic dipeptides like prolyl-hydroxyproline are found in the plasma after ingestion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree forms circulate: native collagen from food; gelatin, denatured by heat, which gels upon cooling; and hydrolysate, which no longer gels and dissolves in cold water. If your powder sets in the shaker, it's not hydrolysate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCollagen type I, II or III: what do these numbers mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are about thirty types of collagen; three concern supplements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType I\u003c\/strong\u003e is by far the most widespread: it constitutes the essential collagen of the skin, bones, tendons, and ligaments, and is what marine collagens provide, as well as the majority of bovine collagens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType II\u003c\/strong\u003e is the collagen of articular cartilage, almost always sourced from chicken sternum. It exists in two forms: hydrolyzed, at doses of several grams, or \u003cem\u003eundenatured\u003c\/em\u003e, around 40 mg per day. Seeing 40 mg and 10 g side by side on two labels is not aberrant: they are neither the same ingredients nor the same dosing logics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType III\u003c\/strong\u003e accompanies type I in the skin, vessels, and hollow organs; it is not found isolated. A product announcing \"types I, II, III, and V\" therefore combines several animal sources in the same pot — neither a guarantee of quality nor a defect, but a choice that makes the dosage of each type less clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMarine or bovine collagen: which to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarine collagen\u003c\/strong\u003e, extracted from fish skin and scales, is almost exclusively type I. Its peptides often have a slightly lower molecular weight than those from beef: this is the usual commercial argument, but between two well-manufactured hydrolysates, the practical difference remains modest. It is, however, an allergen, to be avoided in case of fish allergy. The taste ranges from neutral to slightly iodized depending on deodorization: this is the main criticism of \u003cstrong\u003epowdered marine collagen\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBovine collagen\u003c\/strong\u003e, derived from hides and bones, provides type I and type III, with a more neutral taste and a lower cost per gram. The mentions \"grass fed\" refer to the animals' diet, not to a property of the peptide: they say something about the supply chain, nothing about the biochemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeither is plant-based, and \"plant-based collagen\" does not exist: products sold under this name combine vitamin C, zinc, and free amino acids, without a single collagen molecule. Vegetarian or vegan, know that our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines-vegetales\"\u003eplant proteins\u003c\/a\u003e meet a protein need, but not this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat can truly be stated about collagen?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the most important point on this page, and the one where almost the entire market is in violation. \u003cstrong\u003eNo health claim is allowed in Europe for collagen\u003c\/strong\u003e: none has passed EFSA's evaluation. It is forbidden to write that collagen improves skin, repairs joints, strengthens hair or nails, slows aging, or relieves pain. We will not write it — and any brand that does should alert you to the rest of its claims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat can be said is brief, and already useful. Collagen is a perfectly identified structural protein; its hydrolyzed peptides are absorbed, and this can be measured; they provide an abundance of the amino acids the body uses to make its own collagen — glycine, proline, lysine. Research is active, and some patented ingredients are the subject of publications, but EFSA has not validated any claims to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractical consequence: a supplement is not a treatment. Persistent joint pain, waking you at night, or accompanied by swelling requires medical advice, not a tub of powder — just like unusual hair loss. Consult a doctor first; the supplement will come later, if it has a place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy is vitamin C essential for collagen?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the only area where European regulations allow a claim, and it is valuable: \u003cstrong\u003e\"Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin, bones, cartilage, gums, teeth, and blood vessels.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e Note the exact scope: it concerns vitamin C, not ingested collagen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mechanism is well described: collagen synthesis involves the hydroxylation of proline and lysine, for which enzymes require vitamin C as a cofactor. Without it, the triple helix does not stabilize — this is the mechanism of scurvy. A massive dose does not produce more; sufficient intake is a necessary condition, not a lever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe claim becomes usable from 12 mg of vitamin C per serving, or 15% of the reference nutritional values, set at 80 mg. Many collagen powders already contain it; otherwise, a separate \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-c\"\u003evitamin C\u003c\/a\u003e resolves the issue for a few cents a day. Of all that is sold around collagen, this is the only association that is both documented and recognized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCan collagen replace whey?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, and this is a common mistake. Collagen is an \u003cstrong\u003eincomplete protein\u003c\/strong\u003e: it contains no tryptophan and its essential amino acid content is low. Its leucine — the amino acid that triggers muscle protein synthesis — peaks at a few percent, compared to about 10% in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/whey-isolate-1\"\u003ewhey isolate\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a label, 10g of collagen still appears as 10g of protein: accurate in terms of nitrogen measurement, misleading in terms of use. For daily intake or recovery, use our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines\"\u003eproteins\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/whey-concentree-1\"\u003ewhey concentrate\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/caseines\"\u003ecaseins\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/eaa\"\u003eEAAs\u003c\/a\u003e. Collagen is taken in addition, never instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat dose, in what form, for how long?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe protocols published on hydrolyzed collagen peptides most often use \u003cstrong\u003e2.5 g to 10 g per day\u003c\/strong\u003e, in a single dose. Patented ingredients on labels — FORTIGEL, VERISOL and their equivalents — are specific hydrolysates for which the manufacturer indicates the dose, often 2.5 g; generics are typically dosed around 10 g. Follow the manufacturer's dose rather than replicating that of another product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowder\u003c\/strong\u003e is almost always the right choice: at 10 g per day, a 500 mg capsule would require twenty daily doses. Capsules are only justified for low dosages, especially undenatured type II. Hydrolysate dissolves in cold water, coffee, or yogurt without thickening; heat does not degrade it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e is the primary reason for abandonment: poorly deodorized marine collagen leaves a fishy note in plain water, which hot coffee or citrus juice can correct. The \u003cstrong\u003etime\u003c\/strong\u003e of intake has no demonstrated importance; only regularity counts. Study \u003cstrong\u003edurations\u003c\/strong\u003e range from a minimum of 8 to 12 weeks: judging a product after ten days makes no sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is collagen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most abundant protein in the human body, accounting for about one-third of total protein mass. It is a structural protein: it forms the framework of skin, bones, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and blood vessel walls. Its unique characteristic is its composition, rich in glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline. In supplements, it is found in hydrolyzed form, meaning it is broken down into peptides small enough to be absorbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the benefits of collagen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis needs a two-part answer, and the first is legal: \u003cstrong\u003eno health claim for collagen is authorized in Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e. None has passed EFSA's evaluation. Therefore, it is forbidden—for us as for any seller—to claim that it acts on skin, joints, hair, nails, or aging. The second part is factual: hydrolyzed peptides are indeed absorbed, they are found in plasma, and they provide an abundance of glycine, proline, and lysine that the body uses to produce its own collagen. Research is active, several patented ingredients are the subject of publications, but none of this has led to regulatory recognition. It is with full knowledge that one takes it, not on the basis of a promise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes collagen work on the skin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the most frequently asked question in the category, and the answer is the same as above: \u003cstrong\u003eno \"skin\" claim is authorized for ingested collagen\u003c\/strong\u003e. The only legal claim on the subject concerns \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-c\"\u003evitamin C\u003c\/a\u003e, which contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of the skin. What is established is that the skin is largely made of type I collagen, and that this collagen degrades with age, smoking, and unprotected sun exposure. Of these three factors, sun protection and quitting smoking have a documented effect that no supplement can match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes collagen lighten skin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, and there is no data to suggest it. This idea circulates mainly around products sold outside Europe that combine collagen with depigmenting agents — it is to these latter that the desired effect is attributed, not to collagen, and some of them are banned in the European Union because they are dangerous. Hydrolyzed collagen legally sold in France is a food protein: it has no effect on pigmentation. Be wary of imported products that promise this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the origin of collagen, and who makes it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo answers, depending on what is meant by that. In the body, it is made by your own cells: \u003cstrong\u003efibroblasts\u003c\/strong\u003e for skin, tendons, and ligaments; chondrocytes for cartilage; osteoblasts for bone. They assemble amino acids into chains, then into a triple helix, with vitamin C as an essential cofactor. In a supplement jar, the origin is always animal: fish skins and scales for marine, bovine skins and bones for bovine, chicken sternum for type II. There is no plant-based or synthetic collagen in this market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to produce collagen naturally?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour body continuously produces it itself, from amino acids — glycine, proline, lysine — and vitamin C, which acts as a cofactor for synthesis enzymes. Three conditions favor it, and none is a supplement: sufficient protein intake throughout the day, adequate vitamin C intake, and limiting factors that degrade existing collagen — primarily smoking and unprotected sun exposure. Nothing you swallow directly becomes the collagen in your skin: the body makes its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to take collagen, when and at what dose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe timing has no proven importance: morning, evening, on an empty stomach or with a meal, only regularity matters. Published protocols most often use 2.5 g to 10 g of hydrolyzed peptides per day, in a single dose, diluted in cold water, coffee, or yogurt. Follow the dose indicated by the manufacturer: a patented ingredient is often dosed around 2.5 g, a generic hydrolysate rather around 10 g. In terms of duration, studies run for at least 8 to 12 weeks, and there's no need for breaks: the question is budgetary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the dangers of collagen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no identified dangers at usual doses in healthy adults: it is a food protein, generally well tolerated. The most frequent complaints are digestive and benign—heaviness, bloating, aftertaste. Two real points of vigilance: fish allergy contraindicates marine collagen, and a high protein intake requires medical advice in cases of kidney failure, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or long-term treatment. The real risk in this market is not health-related, it is commercial: paying a lot for promises that no European claim authorizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat foods are rich in collagen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnimal connective tissues: pork rinds, veal feet, hock, chicken wings with skin, whole fish with their skin, and long-simmered bone broths, which release it in the form of gelatin. No plant-based food contains it. Two limitations: you will never know how many grams you consumed, and this gelatin is not hydrolyzed, so it's less directly absorbable than peptides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy take collagen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe honest answer is two-fold. No health claim is authorized in Europe for collagen: therefore, we cannot tell you that it acts on skin, joints, hair, or nails, and no seller can legally do so. What is established, however, is that hydrolyzed peptides are absorbed, and that they provide an abundance of glycine, proline, and lysine that the body uses to produce its own collagen. Many people take it on this basis, with full knowledge. If your motivation is an established pain or discomfort, talk to a doctor first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the best collagen to take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one whose label shows a real dose of peptides per serving, an identified origin, and a short ingredient list. Specifically: check the grams of peptides per dose and not the weight of the serving, prefer powder over capsules as soon as the dose exceeds 2 or 3 g, and calculate the price per gram of peptides. A patented ingredient provides a documented dose by the manufacturer, a well-dosed generic is cheaper. None benefits from an authorized claim: beware of those who promise them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMarine or bovine, which is best?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeither, in absolute terms. Marine if you exclude beef or want pure type I; bovine for types I and III, a more neutral taste, and a lower price per gram. In case of fish allergy, the decision is clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between collagen and hyaluronic acid?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are two distinct molecules in connective tissues. Collagen is a fibrous protein: it provides structure and resistance. Hyaluronic acid is a complex sugar, a glycosaminoglycan, which retains water in the matrix. Neither benefits from an authorized oral health claim in Europe, and there is no obligation to combine them: they are often sold together by commercial choice, not physiological necessity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are VERISOL and FORTIGEL?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are ingredient brands, not finished product brands: bovine collagen hydrolysates from the same German manufacturer, with distinct peptide profiles and a recommended dose specific to each, often around 2.5g per day. You will find them mentioned on the label of supplements sold under other names. Their practical interest is traceability: the manufacturer publishes a dose, which avoids improvisation. They do not benefit from any authorized health claim in Europe, like the rest of collagen, and cost more per gram than a generic hydrolysate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs collagen cheaper at the pharmacy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot necessarily, and comparing advertised prices means nothing here. The only calculation that matters is the price per gram of peptides actually taken each day: a cheap pot dosed at 5g per serving is more expensive than a more expensive pot dosed at 10g. Then multiply by the number of servings in the container and you get a comparable monthly cost from one product to another. Capsule formats are almost always the most expensive at equal doses, as many are needed. We do not publish price comparisons: prices change too often for it to remain accurate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you make collagen at home?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can obtain it, but not strictly make it. Long cooking of bones, rinds, or veal feet releases gelatin, which is denatured collagen: this is the whole principle of bone broth. A good food otherwise, it never tells you how many grams you consumed, and this gelatin is not hydrolyzed — it remains a large molecule that digestion must break down. No homemade recipe reproduces enzymatic hydrolysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould collagen be combined with vitamin C?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-c\"\u003eVitamin C\u003c\/a\u003e is the only combination whose role is recognized by European regulations: it contributes to normal collagen formation. Twelve milligrams per serving are enough to make the claim usable, and many powders already contain it. Beyond that, joint formulas often combine glucosamine, chondroitin, and MSM. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/magnesium\"\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zinc\"\u003ezinc\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/omega-3\"\u003eomega 3\u003c\/a\u003e follow other logics: choose them for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes collagen cause weight gain?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It's a protein: about 4 kcal per gram. A 10g dose therefore weighs around 40 kcal, the equivalent of half an apple, in a day that counts 2,000 or more; flavored versions rarely add more than ten calories. No known mechanism makes it a product that causes weight gain — or loss. If your weight changes, the answer is in the overall caloric balance; our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/perte-du-poids\"\u003eweight loss\u003c\/a\u003e section addresses the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to buy collagen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn this page, with shipping throughout France and Europe, or in our store in Vendargues, about ten minutes from Montpellier: pick-up within 2 hours and orders placed before 2 p.m. shipped the same day. Whatever the point of sale — specialized store, pharmacy, organic store, internet — the only thing to check remains the same: the grams of peptides per serving, the origin (marine, bovine, type II) and the length of the ingredient list. This exercise is best done with two jars in hand rather than through a product sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat collagen brands do we offer?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gammes-io-genix\"\u003eIO Genix\u003c\/a\u003e offers several approaches: a classic powdered collagen, two versions built around FORTIGEL and VERISOL peptides, and a glucosamine-chondroitin-MSM complex. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutriting\"\u003eNutriting\u003c\/a\u003e offers a short-composition grass-fed bovine collagen and N-acetylglucosamine. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/esn\"\u003eESN\u003c\/a\u003e works with bioactive peptides in neutral powder, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/sinob\"\u003eSinob\u003c\/a\u003e covers both aspects, bioactive collagen and joint complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a joint supplement without collagen, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/glucosamine\"\u003eglucosamine\u003c\/a\u003e section is the starting point; for the rest, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/multivitamines\"\u003emultivitamins\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to ask your questions near Montpellier?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur store in Vendargues, about ten minutes from Montpellier, allows you to compare labels in hand: it's the best way to see who displays the real dose of peptides per serving and who simply writes \"marine collagen\" in large letters on the jar. We ship everywhere in France and Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat studies say, what European regulations allow to say about it, and where the limit between the two lies: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/blog\/collagene-hydrolyse-etudes-reglementation\"\u003eour article on hydrolyzed collagen\u003c\/a\u003e details the matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSources: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.efsa.europa.eu\/fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEFSA\u003c\/a\u003e for health claims, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anses.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eANSES\u003c\/a\u003e for French benchmarks on food supplements, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ciqual.anses.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCiqual\u003c\/a\u003e for nutritional composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"io-genix-collagen-professional","title":"IO Genix Collagen Professional - Collagen Joint Support","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is IO Genix Collagen Professional?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIO Genix Collagen Professional is a \u003cstrong\u003ehydrolysed collagen\u003c\/strong\u003e powder to be mixed with liquid, whose \u003cstrong\u003e12 g\u003c\/strong\u003e serving — two scoops — provides \u003cstrong\u003e7.5 g of collagen\u003c\/strong\u003e. The tub covers \u003cstrong\u003e33 servings\u003c\/strong\u003e, or a little over a month at one serving a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavours available: Red Berries and Lemon. The product appears in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/collagene\"\u003ecollagen\u003c\/a\u003e range, and the rest of the brand in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gammes-io-genix\"\u003eIO Genix\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a 12 g serving contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutrient \/ active\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 12 g serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% NRV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 1 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enot declared\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which saturates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDietary fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enot declared\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enot declared\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydrolysed collagen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7,500 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNRV not established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHyaluronic acid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNRV not established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eServings per tub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo figures to put in context. \u003cstrong\u003e7.5 g of collagen per serving\u003c\/strong\u003e: that is a generous dose, above the 5 g most commonly found, and one of the highest at this price point. And \u003cstrong\u003e10.5 g of protein for 45 kcal\u003c\/strong\u003e: remember that collagen \u003cem\u003eis\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the claims, only two are open here, and they come from the micronutrients, not from the collagen. \u003cstrong\u003eVitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage, bones and skin\u003c\/strong\u003e — the 80 mg cover 100 % of the NRV. And \u003cstrong\u003emagnesium contributes to normal muscle function and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 56 mg reaching the required 15 % threshold. For hydrolysed collagen itself and for hyaluronic acid, \u003cstrong\u003eno claim is authorised in Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e. That is a point few product pages own up to, and one we would rather set down in black and white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you prepare Collagen Professional?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 g, that is 2 scoops. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 to 250 ml of cold or lukewarm water, never hot. \u003cstrong\u003eWhen:\u003c\/strong\u003e in the morning, on an empty stomach 30 minutes before breakfast, or with breakfast. \u003cstrong\u003eHow often:\u003c\/strong\u003e one serving a day. \u003cstrong\u003eHow long:\u003c\/strong\u003e the manufacturer recommends a course of at least 3 months, taken continuously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe temperature of the liquid matters: \u003cstrong\u003ecold or lukewarm, not hot\u003c\/strong\u003e. Boiling water improves nothing and serves no purpose here. Mix vigorously until fully dissolved — collagen peptides clump easily if poured in without stirring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product is compatible with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/multivitamines\"\u003emultivitamin\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/omega-3\"\u003eomega 3\u003c\/a\u003e or other joint supplements. Just watch out for duplicated vitamin C, already at 100 % of the NRV in a single serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is this collagen for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe restrictions are clear. \u003cstrong\u003eNot recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNot to be used under 18 years of age.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. The product \u003cstrong\u003emay contain traces of GLUTEN, EGGS, FISH, SOYA and MILK\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the manufacturer explicitly asks you to \u003cstrong\u003econsult a healthcare professional in the event of a fish allergy or anticoagulant treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo further points. The formula contains the colour \u003cstrong\u003eazorubine\u003c\/strong\u003e, for which European regulations require the following warning: \u003cem\u003emay have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children\u003c\/em\u003e. And it contains \u003cstrong\u003esodium saccharin\u003c\/strong\u003e in addition to sucralose and acesulfame K, three sweeteners in all — worth noting if you are sensitive to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines\"\u003eprotein\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCollagen Professional or a complete joint formula?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell both, and the decision comes down to what you are really after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete joint formula\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollagen Professional wins on three concrete points. \u003cstrong\u003eThe dose\u003c\/strong\u003e: 7.5 g of collagen per serving, that is 50 % more than a typical compound formula. \u003cstrong\u003eThe transparency\u003c\/strong\u003e: four actives, all quantified, nothing to guess at. And \u003cstrong\u003ethe price per gram of collagen\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/glucosamine\"\u003eglucosamine\u003c\/a\u003e range, where the actives are sold quantified and separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many servings are there in a tub?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThirty-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the origin of the collagen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be mixed into a hot drink?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo the 10.5 g of protein count towards my intake?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the vitamin C useful in this formula?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be taken alongside an anticoagulant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould it be taken in the morning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy IO Genix Collagen Professional?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavours, Red Berries and Lemon, can be ordered from this page. We ship anywhere in France and Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IO.GENIX","offers":[{"title":"Red Fruits","offer_id":51160641864007,"sku":"8435569300810","price":24.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lemon","offer_id":51160641896775,"sku":"8435569300803","price":24.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/IO-Genix-Collagen-Professional-Soutien-Articulaire-carre.png?v=1788600541"},{"product_id":"nutriting-numove-n-acetylglucosamine","title":"Nutriting nuMove Articulations - N-Acetylglucosamine (NAG)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Nutriting nuMove?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNutriting nuMove is a joint complex in tablet form, intended for adults. \u003cstrong\u003eA 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 120-tablet tub therefore covers exactly thirty days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe most useful distinctive feature lies in the form of glucosamine used.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutriting\"\u003eNutriting\u003c\/a\u003e category, and the other joint formulas in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/glucosamine\"\u003eglucosamine\u003c\/a\u003e category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does one dose of nuMove contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComposition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer tablet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 4-tablet dose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN-acetylglucosamine (NAG)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry devil's claw extract (\u003cem\u003eHarpagophytum procumbens\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBamboo extract\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71.31 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e285.24 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChondroitin sulphate (fish cartilage)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e120 tablets, i.e. 30 daily doses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e800 mg of N-acetylglucosamine a day is a straightforward dose for this form.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevil's claw at 600 mg of dry extract is the most heavily dosed active in the formula after glucosamine.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the regulatory side, we need to be blunt, because this is the category where you read the most illegal promises: \u003cstrong\u003eno health claim is authorised in Europe for glucosamine, chondroitin or devil's claw.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBamboo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eList of ingredients\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eN-acetylglucosamine (NAG), acacia gum fibre, dry devil's claw extract (\u003cem\u003eHarpagophytum procumbens\u003c\/em\u003e), magnesium carbonate, bamboo extract, chondroitin sulphate from \u003cstrong\u003eFISH\u003c\/strong\u003e cartilage, organic olive oil. Coating: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergen: FISH\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow should nuMove be taken?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 tablets a day. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e a glass of water. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e with meals. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e a single intake, or two intakes of two tablets in the morning and at midday, or morning and evening. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 3 months minimum, repeatable; the product can be taken all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour tablets is a lot to swallow in one go for some people: split the dose.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs for duration, do not judge too soon.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/omega-3\"\u003eomega 3\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/curcumin\"\u003ecurcumin\u003c\/a\u003e, which rest on different foundations and do not provide the same ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is nuMove for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe contraindications are clear-cut.\u003c\/strong\u003e The product must not be used by \u003cstrong\u003epregnant or breastfeeding women\u003c\/strong\u003e. It must not be taken alongside \u003cstrong\u003eanticoagulant treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe allergen is a genuine issue here: the chondroitin comes from fish cartilage.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you should not expect from it.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003enuMove or collagen?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the most frequent comparison over the counter, and the two products do not play the same role at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollagen is a protein, taken at doses that bear no comparison: we are talking about several grams a day, against a few hundred milligrams here.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is taken as a powder, often in a drink, and it fits easily into a morning routine. Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/collagene\"\u003ecollagen\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003enuMove 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/magnesium\"\u003emagnesium\u003c\/a\u003e, which does contribute to normal muscle function, will sometimes be more relevant than a joint complex — and it does have authorised claims behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between N-acetylglucosamine and glucosamine sulphate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the product suitable for vegans?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be taken with an anticoagulant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo the four tablets have to be taken all at once?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long should it be taken for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the devil's claw standardised for harpagosides?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this supplement relieve joint pain?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy Nutriting nuMove?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e category.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NUTRITING","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51160653398343,"sku":"3760224950044","price":21.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/Nutriting-nuMove-Articulations-N-Acetylglucosamine-NAG-carre.png?v=1788603019"},{"product_id":"io-genix-life-hair-collagene-verisol","title":"Life Hair IO Genix - VERISOL Collagen for Hair and Nails","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is IO Genix Life Hair?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIO Genix Life Hair is a capsule supplement aimed at hair, skin and nails. \u003cstrong\u003eA four-capsule serving delivers 2,500 mg of VERISOL collagen\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mention \u003cstrong\u003eVERISOL\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gammes-io-genix\"\u003eIO Genix\u003c\/a\u003e section, and the other forms of collagen in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/collagene\"\u003ecollagen\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a serving of Life Hair contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComposition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 4 capsules (daily serving)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% NRV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVERISOL collagen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,500 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry saw palmetto extract (\u003cem\u003eSerenoa repens\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDosage not published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDosage not published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin A (retinyl acetate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDosage not published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B2 (riboflavin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDosage not published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B3 (nicotinamide)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDosage not published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBiotin (D-biotin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDosage not published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc (picolinate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDosage not published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelenium (sodium selenite)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDosage not published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e120 capsules, that is 30 days at four capsules a day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis table has a lot of blank cells, and that is the main reservation to raise about this product.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat absence is not trivial, because it bears precisely on the most tightly regulated ingredients in the formula. \u003cstrong\u003eZinc, selenium and biotin all three have claims authorised in Europe relating to the maintenance of normal hair\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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. \u003cstrong\u003eWithout the dosages, we cannot verify that this threshold is reached, and we will therefore not be taking on any of those claims ourselves.\u003c\/strong\u003e The label on the box you receive carries them if they apply: that is what to read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the collagen itself, the situation is simpler: \u003cstrong\u003eno health claim is authorised in Europe for collagen, in any form whatsoever.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIngredients list\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVERISOL collagen, coating agent (\u003cstrong\u003eGELATINE\u003c\/strong\u003e), dry saw palmetto extract (\u003cem\u003eSerenoa repens\u003c\/em\u003e), 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay contain traces of GLUTEN, EGGS, MILK, FISH and SOYA.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you take Life Hair?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 capsules a day. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e a glass of water with each serving. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 capsules at breakfast, 2 capsules at lunch. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e two servings a day. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e a course of 30 days minimum, repeatable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSplitting it into two servings is not an affectation.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThirty 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: \u003cstrong\u003ea nail takes several months to renew itself completely, and hair grows about one centimetre a month.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product combines without redundancy with an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/omega-3\"\u003eomega 3\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-b\"\u003eB vitamin\u003c\/a\u003e complex. Do check your other supplements before stacking, though: zinc and biotin already feature in most multivitamins, and the addition easily goes unnoticed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is Life Hair for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt suits neither vegetarians nor vegans\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003eadvises against it for children and pregnant women\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCollagen capsules or collagen powder?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth exist in our range and they do not serve the same use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollagen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your priority is vitamin and mineral coverage rather than collagen, a complete and well-dosed \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/multivitamines\"\u003emultivitamin\u003c\/a\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zinc\"\u003ezinc\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-c\"\u003evitamin C\u003c\/a\u003e sections state their dosages in figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much collagen per day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2,500 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the vitamin dosages not stated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these capsules suitable for vegetarians?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before you see anything?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy two servings a day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be combined with a multivitamin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this product treat hair loss?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy IO Genix Life Hair?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IO.GENIX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51160672600391,"sku":"8435569308731","price":19.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/IO-Genix-LifeHair-Collagene-VERISOL-Cheveux-Ongles-carre.png?v=1788601242"},{"product_id":"io-genix-glucosamine-complex-chondroitine-msm","title":"IO Genix Glucosamine Complex - Glucosamine Chondroïtine MSM","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is IO Genix Glucosamine Complex?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIO Genix Glucosamine Complex is a joint supplement in capsules. \u003cstrong\u003eA four-capsule serving supplies 1,000 mg of glucosamine sulphate, 500 mg of chondroitin sulphate and 500 mg of MSM\u003c\/strong\u003e, with bromelain on top of that. The 120-capsule box covers a 30-day course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer states the origin of each raw material, which is both useful and rare: \u003cstrong\u003ethe glucosamine is of marine origin, the chondroitin of avian origin, and the MSM is synthetic\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gammes-io-genix\"\u003eIO Genix\u003c\/a\u003e aisle, and the other products in the category in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/glucosamine\"\u003eglucosamine\u003c\/a\u003e aisle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does one serving of Glucosamine Complex contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComposition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 4 capsules (daily dose)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% NRV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlucosamine sulphate (marine origin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChondroitin sulphate (avian origin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMSM (methylsulfonylmethane)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBromelain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmount not published by the manufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eGelatine capsule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e120 capsules, which is 30 days at four capsules a day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1,000 mg of glucosamine a day is a serious dose, clearly stated\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fourth is not, and we flag it rather than pass over it in silence: \u003cstrong\u003ethe bromelain dose is not published by the manufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have to be blunt on the regulatory side, because this is the aisle where the most is written: \u003cstrong\u003eno health claim is authorised in Europe for glucosamine, chondroitin or MSM.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your goal concerns the joints, note that one ingredient in this field does have authorised claims: \u003cstrong\u003evitamin D, which contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and to normal muscle function\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a route worth taking seriously, in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-d\"\u003evitamin D\u003c\/a\u003e aisle, and it costs a great deal less. A properly dosed \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/magnesium\"\u003emagnesium\u003c\/a\u003e also contributes to normal muscle function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIngredients list\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlucosamine sulphate (\u003cstrong\u003eCRUSTACEANS\u003c\/strong\u003e), chondroitin sulphate, methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), coating agents (\u003cstrong\u003eGELATINE\u003c\/strong\u003e, colours: calcium carbonate and starch sodium octenyl succinate), bromelain, anti-caking agent (silicon dioxide).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContains CRUSTACEANS. May contain traces of GLUTEN, EGGS, MILK and SOYA.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you take Glucosamine Complex?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 capsules. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e a glass of water. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e in the morning, with breakfast. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e a single serving a day, all four capsules together. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e a course of 30 days minimum, repeated as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe four capsules are taken all at once, and that is a deliberate choice by the manufacturer.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThirty 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product combines without overlap with collagen, an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/omega-3\"\u003eomega 3\u003c\/a\u003e or a standardised \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/curcumin\"\u003eturmeric\u003c\/a\u003e, which are the usual companions in this aisle. Add them one at a time, a fortnight apart, rather than all on the same morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is Glucosamine Complex for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe list of people affected by a contraindication is longer here than elsewhere, and it rests on an official opinion.\u003c\/strong\u003e The manufacturer repeats the recommendations issued by ANSES in 2019 concerning supplements containing glucosamine and chondroitin: they are \u003cstrong\u003enot advised for people with asthma, people on anticoagulants, people with diabetes and those with a cardiovascular risk\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is not a token precaution, it is an alert from the national nutrivigilance system, and it deserves to be followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe product contains crustaceans\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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: \u003cstrong\u003ethis complex is therefore suitable neither for vegetarians, nor for vegans, nor for a diet that excludes certain meats.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003ealso advises against it for pregnant and breastfeeding women\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGlucosamine or collagen for the joints?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two products end up in the same basket, and it is better to understand what separates them before taking both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/collagene\"\u003eCollagen\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlucosamine 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy four capsules at once?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this product contain crustaceans?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for vegetarians?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does ANSES say about glucosamine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before judging?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThirty 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be combined with collagen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs there a risk with an anticoagulant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy IO Genix Glucosamine Complex?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IO.GENIX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51160672731463,"sku":"8435569306652","price":15.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/IO-Genix-Glucosamine-Complex-Chondroitine-MSM-carre.png?v=1788600784"},{"product_id":"sinob-complete-mobility-forte-complexe-articulaire","title":"Sinob Complete Mobility Forte - Complete Joint Complex","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Sinob Complete Mobility Forte?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSinob Complete Mobility Forte is a powdered joint formula to be mixed with water, in an orange flavour. \u003cstrong\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 474 g tub covers 20 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 5 g of glycine is in fact the real marker of this formula.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/sinob\"\u003eSinob\u003c\/a\u003e aisle, and the other products in the category in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/glucosamine\"\u003eglucosamine\u003c\/a\u003e aisle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a daily dose of Complete Mobility Forte contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComposition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 22.6 g (daily dose)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% NRV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlycine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNRV not established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlucosamine sulphate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNRV not established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChondroitin sulphate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNRV not established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMSM (methylsulfonylmethane)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNRV not established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoswellia serrata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNRV not established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCissus quadrangularis\u003c\/em\u003e (5:1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNRV not established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurcumin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNRV not established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e474 g, i.e. 20 daily doses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOf the nine quantified actives, only two carry claims authorised in Europe, and that has to be said up front.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage and bones\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ezinc contributes to the maintenance of normal bones\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor everything else — glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, boswellia, cissus, curcumin, glycine — \u003cstrong\u003eno health claim is authorised at European level\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow let us look at the doses without flinching, because that is where this product sits.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConversely, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eData missing from the manufacturer's file:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIngredients list\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlycine, Asthisamharaka extract 5:1 (\u003cem\u003eCissus quadrangularis\u003c\/em\u003e), glucosamine sulphate, MSM, flavouring, acidity regulator (citric acid), frankincense powder (\u003cem\u003eBoswellia serrata\u003c\/em\u003e), chondroitin sulphate, L-ascorbic acid, powdered orange juice, devil's claw powder, nettle extract 10:1, pine bark extract, bromelain, sweetener (sucralose).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay contain traces of GLUTEN, EGGS, MILK, FISH and SOYA. Not recommended in cases of allergy to CRUSTACEANS, since glucosamine is generally derived from them.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you take Complete Mobility Forte?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22.6 g a day, i.e. three servings of 7.5 g, one scoop per serving. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 to 250 ml of water per serving. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e morning, midday and early evening. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e three servings daily. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e a course of three months minimum; the manufacturer puts the first noticeable effects at between four and six weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSplitting 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three-month duration is the most important parameter in these instructions. \u003cstrong\u003eOn a joint product, two weeks prove nothing at all\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product combines without overlap with an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/omega-3\"\u003eomega 3\u003c\/a\u003e, with an additional intake of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/l-glycine\"\u003eL-glycine\u003c\/a\u003e if you are aiming higher, or with a more heavily dosed \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/curcumin\"\u003eturmeric\u003c\/a\u003e extract if that is the active you are interested in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is Complete Mobility Forte for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is not suitable in cases of allergy to crustaceans.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, or for children. \u003cstrong\u003eThe French national food safety agency also calls for caution over glucosamine\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003esucralose\u003c\/strong\u003e, to be ruled out if you avoid artificial sweeteners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you should not expect from it, and this is the part nobody writes.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eJoint powder or collagen?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two products sit side by side on the shelf and many customers hesitate, often for the wrong reasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/collagene\"\u003ecollagen\u003c\/a\u003e aisle is the right starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis complex does something else: it stacks nine different actives around a glycine base.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-c\"\u003evitamin C\u003c\/a\u003e aisle also lets you top up the intake that normal collagen formation depends on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does one tub last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e474 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy three servings a day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the glucosamine and chondroitin doses high enough?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this product suitable in cases of allergy to crustaceans?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before you notice anything?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does this powder taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrange, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be combined with a collagen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy Sinob Complete Mobility Forte?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e selection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinob","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51160688165191,"sku":"4260446289094","price":33.91,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/Sinob-Complete-Mobility-Forte-Complexe-Articulaire-Complet-carre.png?v=1788603625"},{"product_id":"io-genix-collagene-fortigel-peptides-articulaires","title":"IO Genix Collagen Fortigel® - Joint Care","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is IO Genix Fortigel Collagen?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIO Genix Fortigel Collagen is a joint-support powder sold in a \u003cstrong\u003e320 g\u003c\/strong\u003e tub, i.e. \u003cstrong\u003e40 servings of 8 g\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is not a plain collagen: it is a compound formula, in which collagen is merely the main ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base is \u003cstrong\u003eFortigel®\u003c\/strong\u003e, a range of bioactive collagen peptides made by the German company GELITA, present at \u003cstrong\u003e5 g per serving\u003c\/strong\u003e. Around it sit magnesium citrate, glucosamine sulfate, calcium carbonate, a dry devil's claw extract, MSM (methylsulfonylmethane), vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, a dry \u003cem\u003eBoswellia serrata\u003c\/em\u003e extract and vitamin D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product appears in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/collagene\"\u003ecollagen\u003c\/a\u003e section, and the rest of the brand in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gammes-io-genix\"\u003eIO Genix\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does an 8 g serving contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eActive\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 8 g serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% NRV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydrolysed Fortigel® collagen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo NRV established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e177 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e221%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium (citrate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003edosage not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium (carbonate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003edosage not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlucosamine sulfate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003edosage not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMSM (methylsulfonylmethane)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003edosage not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHyaluronic acid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003edosage not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDevil's claw extract\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003edosage not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoswellia serrata\u003c\/em\u003e extract\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003edosage not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003edosage not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eServings per 320 g tub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly two ingredients come with figures: the collagen and the vitamin C. \u003cstrong\u003eThe other eight appear on the list with no dosage\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat can be checked, on the other hand, is solid. \u003cstrong\u003e5 g of Fortigel® collagen peptides\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003e177 mg of vitamin C\u003c\/strong\u003e, i.e. 221% of the NRV, unlocks the only claim genuinely available here: \u003cstrong\u003evitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage, bones and skin\u003c\/strong\u003e. That is a wording approved by European Regulation 432\/2012, and it is the only one on this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor everything else — collagen, glucosamine, MSM, hyaluronic acid, devil's claw, boswellia — \u003cstrong\u003eno health claim is authorised in Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e. Including joint claims, including anti-inflammatory ones. So we are describing a composition, not effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you prepare Fortigel Collagen?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 g a day, i.e. 2 scoops, raised to 12 g in cases of pain or a heavy training load. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 to 250 ml of water or the drink of your choice. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e in the morning on an empty stomach, or after training. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e one serving a day. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e the manufacturer recommends a course of at least 3 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat last point is the most important, and it needs hearing before you buy: \u003cstrong\u003ethree months minimum\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShake vigorously\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is this formula for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe precautions are brief but real. \u003cstrong\u003ePregnant or breastfeeding women: seek medical advice.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Keep out of reach of children. The product \u003cstrong\u003emay contain traces of GLUTEN, EGGS, MILK, FISH and SOYA\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne point the manufacturer does not state and that we are flagging: \u003cstrong\u003ethe origin of the glucosamine sulfate is not given\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFortigel Collagen or a plain collagen?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell both, and the choice deserves to be put plainly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eplain collagen\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFortigel 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does the 320 g tub last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForty 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between 8 g and 12 g a day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Fortigel®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre there allergens to be aware of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be combined with other supplements?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/glucosamine\"\u003eglucosamine\u003c\/a\u003e section or an equivalent complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before you see anything?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the powder go lumpy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to buy IO Genix Fortigel Collagen?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/curcumin\"\u003eturmeric\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/omega-3\"\u003eomega 3\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IO.GENIX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51160699175239,"sku":"8435569304702","price":32.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/IO-Genix-Collagene-Fortigel-Peptides-Articulaires-carre.png?v=1788600540"},{"product_id":"nutriting-nucollagen-grass-fed-premium","title":"Nutriting nuCollagen grass-fed collagen - Premium Collagen and Optimal Absorption","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Nutriting nuCollagen?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a hydrolysed bovine \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/collagene\"\u003ecollagen\u003c\/a\u003e powder with a single ingredient, providing \u003cstrong\u003e90 g of protein per 100 g\u003c\/strong\u003e. No flavourings, no sweeteners, no preservatives, no additives: the tub contains nothing but collagen peptides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn sourcing, the French brand states \u003cstrong\u003epasture-raised cattle in Brazil\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutriting\"\u003eNutriting\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a daily serving contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 100 g\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 10 g serving*\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 15 g serving*\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,589 kJ \/ 380 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e159 kJ \/ 38 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e238 kJ \/ 57 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eless than 0.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003etrace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003etrace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which saturates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eless than 0.2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003etrace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003etrace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eless than 0.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003etrace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003etrace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eless than 0.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003etrace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003etrace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eless than 0.1 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003etrace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003etrace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is what genuinely sets this product apart from the rest of the category: \u003cstrong\u003ethe manufacturer publishes an amino acid profile\u003c\/strong\u003e. Few brands do so for a collagen, and yet it is the only way to compare two powders seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmino acid\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 100 g\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 15 g serving*\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlycine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.06 to 24.63 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.3 to 3.7 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.80 to 14.29 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.9 to 2.1 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydroxyproline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.21 to 12.48 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 to 1.9 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlanine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.20 to 9.15 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.2 to 1.4 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArginine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.97 to 7.78 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0 to 1.2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Column calculated from the ranges declared by the manufacturer per 100 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis table tells you exactly what collagen is, and why it does not replace a conventional \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines\"\u003eprotein\u003c\/a\u003e. 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 \u003cstrong\u003ecollagen is low in tryptophan\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne regulatory point needs stating plainly: \u003cstrong\u003eno health claim is authorised in Europe for collagen peptides.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow should you take nuCollagen?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 15 g, or 2 to 3 teaspoons. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 ml. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e in the morning on an empty stomach, or after training. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e one serving a day. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e the manufacturer recommends a course of at least 2 to 3 months, repeatable all year round without a break.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne tip from the manufacturer that is worth knowing: \u003cstrong\u003ein a plant-based milk, leave it to stand for ten minutes if lumps appear\u003c\/strong\u003e. The powder finishes dissolving on its own, with no need to blend it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-c\"\u003evitamin C\u003c\/a\u003e 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: \u003cstrong\u003evitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage, bones and skin.\u003c\/strong\u003e This product contains none; if you are not taking any elsewhere, that is the addition to consider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is this collagen right for, and who is it not right for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not suitable for \u003cstrong\u003evegetarians or vegans\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer states that it is \u003cstrong\u003enot aware of any specific contraindication in pregnancy, while still advising that medical advice be sought first\u003c\/strong\u003e; it asks that the product be kept out of the reach of young children and that the recommended daily dose not be exceeded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003enuCollagen or a joint complex?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the real trade-off for anyone buying collagen with their knees or shoulders in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA product from the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/glucosamine\"\u003eglucosamine\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003enuCollagen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/curcumin\"\u003eturmeric\u003c\/a\u003e to one or the other; there again, with no authorised claim, that is a personal choice, not a prescription.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat dose should you take each day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it go in a hot coffee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a tub last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the amino acid profile given as ranges?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan collagen count towards my daily protein?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould it be combined with vitamin C?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould you take breaks between courses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy Nutriting nuCollagen?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"NUTRITING","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51636482933063,"sku":"3760224950143","price":25.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/Nutriting-nuCollagen-Collagene-Grass-Fed-Premium-Absorption-Optimale-carre.png?v=1788602824"},{"product_id":"sinob-collagen-flex-glow","title":"Sinob Collagen Flex \u0026 Glow - Flex and Glow Bioactive Collagen for Joints \u0026 Skin","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Sinob Collagen Flex \u0026amp; Glow?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSinob Collagen Flex \u0026amp; Glow is a neutral-tasting \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/collagene\"\u003ecollagen peptide\u003c\/a\u003e powder, dosed at 12 g of peptides per 15 g serving. The 300 g tub contains 20 servings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts distinctive feature lies in how those 12 g are split between \u003cstrong\u003ethree different patented peptides\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/sinob\"\u003eSinob\u003c\/a\u003e category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a 15 g serving contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComposition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 15 g serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShare of the formula\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBovine collagen peptides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80% of the serving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which Tendoforte®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.8 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40% of the peptides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which Fortigel®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.8 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40% of the peptides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which Verisol®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.4 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20% of the peptides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHyaluronic acid (sodium hyaluronate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eamount not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBamboo leaf extract (source of silicon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eamount not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc bisglycinate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eamount not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD-biotin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eamount not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper gluconate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eamount not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e300 g, i.e. 20 servings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer publishes neither the energy values nor the macronutrients of its product in the information available to us. We will not recalculate them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 g of peptides per serving is a serious dose\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do, however, need to be clear about what the law allows us to write. \u003cstrong\u003eNo health claim is authorised in Europe for collagen, in any form whatsoever\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaims do exist, on the other hand, for three of the micronutrients in the formula. \u003cstrong\u003eZinc 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e The problem is that those three \u003cstrong\u003eare not quantified in the published information\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same applies to the hyaluronic acid and the bamboo extract, whose amounts are not disclosed and for which no claim exists in any case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eList of ingredients\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBovine 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow should Collagen Flex \u0026amp; Glow be taken?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 g, roughly one scoop. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 ml of water, juice, smoothie or a hot drink. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e in the morning on an empty stomach, or after training. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e one serving a day. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e the manufacturer recommends 8 to 12 weeks minimum, with continued use thereafter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolubility 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration is by far the most important parameter\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer advises pairing each serving with a source of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-c\"\u003evitamin C\u003c\/a\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is this collagen for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003eadvises against it for pregnant and breastfeeding women\u003c\/strong\u003e, asks for medical advice in the case of \u003cstrong\u003eclotting disorders\u003c\/strong\u003e, and notes possible interactions with certain medicines. These warnings should be taken seriously, particularly the second if you are on anticoagulant treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines\"\u003eprotein powder\u003c\/a\u003e for that purpose. Any question about established joint pain is a matter for your doctor, not for a tub of powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCollagen or a glucosamine joint complex?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the most common trade-off in this category, and the two products are not aiming at the same thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA complex based on \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/glucosamine\"\u003eglucosamine\u003c\/a\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollagen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many servings are there in a tub?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwenty, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between Tendoforte, Fortigel and Verisol?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the product have a taste?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before you can judge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this collagen suitable for vegetarians?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould it be taken with vitamin C?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the zinc and biotin dosages not stated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zinc\"\u003ezinc\u003c\/a\u003e is your main requirement, a product with a stated dose is more sensible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy Sinob Collagen Flex \u0026amp; Glow?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/curcumin\"\u003ecurcumin\u003c\/a\u003e category and in the neighbouring ones.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinob","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51938659893575,"sku":"4260446284143","price":39.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/Sinob-Collagen-Flex-Glow-Collagene-Bioactif-Articulations-Peau-carre.png?v=1788603573"},{"product_id":"esn-collagen-peptides-bioactifs","title":"ESN Collagen Peptides - Bioactive Collagen Peptides","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is ESN Collagen Peptides?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eESN Collagen Peptides is a powdered \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/collagene\"\u003ecollagen peptide\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/esn\"\u003eESN\u003c\/a\u003e aisle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a 20 g serving contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 20 g serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% NRV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e304 kJ \/ 72 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which saturates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.10 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollagen peptides (total)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20,000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eno NRV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which TENDOFORTE®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eno NRV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which FORTIGEL®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eno NRV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which VERISOL®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eno NRV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which standard collagen peptides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eno NRV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTable 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 \u003cstrong\u003ethe net weight of the tub does not appear in the data supplied to us\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat really counts here is \u003cstrong\u003e20 g of peptides in a single serving\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e80 mg of vitamin C\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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: \u003cstrong\u003evitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones, cartilage, skin and blood vessels\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-c\"\u003evitamin C intake\u003c\/a\u003e unnecessary on the days you take this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA word, on the other hand, about the peptides themselves: \u003cstrong\u003eno health claim is authorised in Europe for collagen, nor for TENDOFORTE®, FORTIGEL® or VERISOL®.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you take ESN Collagen Peptides?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 g, that is one level scoop. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e around 300 ml. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e in the morning or after training, no constraint. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 serving a day. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e the manufacturer recommends daily, continuous use, without setting an end point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe powder dissolves in water, juice, coffee, or straight into your \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines\"\u003eprotein\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is this collagen for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe source is bovine.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer declares that no major allergen is present as an ingredient, but flags \u003cstrong\u003epossible traces of MILK, SOYA, GLUTEN and EGG\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat not to expect from it, and this is the most useful point on this page: \u003cstrong\u003eit is not a muscle-building protein.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/whey-isolate-1\"\u003ewhey isolate\u003c\/a\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCollagen Peptides or glucosamine?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two end up in the same basket, often for the same reason, and it is worth saying straight away what they have in common: \u003cstrong\u003eneither collagen nor glucosamine has an authorised health claim in Europe.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciding on the basis of promises therefore makes no sense here. What separates them is concrete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/glucosamine\"\u003eGlucosamine\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eESN 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between TENDOFORTE®, FORTIGEL® and VERISOL®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be mixed into a hot coffee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes collagen count towards my protein for the day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many servings are there in a tub?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould you take extra vitamin C?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich version should you choose between Nature, Fresh Cherry and Lemon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before you can judge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy ESN Collagen Peptides?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe versions can be ordered from this page, and we ship anywhere in France and in Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf 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. 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