{"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","url":"https:\/\/kissnutrition.fr\/en\/products\/io-genix-collagen-professional","provider":"KISS NUTRITION","version":"1.0","type":"link"}