Who is Vita Collagen Complex Drink suitable for, and who is it not suitable for?

The target group according to the manufacturer

The manufacturer, Vita Health Care AG in Basel, names women and men from middle age onwards as the target group for Vita Collagen Complex Drink. It does not specify an exact starting age. The drink is intended for people who want collagen hydrolysate together with other ingredients in a single daily serving instead of taking several preparations separately.

One sachet contains 10 g of collagen hydrolysate, 500 mg of glucosamine, 100 mg of hyaluronic acid, 50 mg of coenzyme Q10, 6 mg of lycopene and 4 mg of astaxanthin. In addition, there are vitamin C, vitamin D3, vitamin E, biotin and manganese. You can read which authorised claims apply to these nutrients in the guide The ingredients of the Complex Drink. Two examples: Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin. Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.

For women and men

Collagen products are often marketed mainly to women. However, the Complex Drink is expressly intended for both sexes. The formula and daily serving are the same for women and men: one sachet per day with at least 200 ml of still water. You can find more products for women in the For women category, and a selection for men under For men.

The form can also be important for the decision. If you do not like swallowing capsules, you often get on better with a drink. If you prefer to take something without flavour and sweeteners, you are more likely to choose another variant from the range, more on this below.

Does the drink fit into your everyday life?

Besides the target group and notes, everyday life often decides whether a product suits you in the long term. These questions help you assess this:

• Would you like collagen hydrolysate in gram amounts, i.e. 10 g per day, instead of collagen in milligram amounts from capsules?
• Do you like an orange-flavoured drink sweetened with sucralose?
• Is it practical for you to mix one sachet with at least 200 ml of still water every day?
• Can you imagine taking the drink regularly for at least 60 days, as the manufacturer recommends for a course?
• Are you already taking another product with astaxanthin that you would consume on the same day?

If you answer yes to the first four questions and no to the last, there is little to be said against the Complex Drink from the point of view of use. You should nevertheless check the following exclusion criteria.

When the drink is not suitable

The manufacturer names several cases in which you should not consume the drink. Read these points carefully before the first sachet.

• Shellfish allergy: The drink contains sodium glucosamine sulphate from shellfish. It is not suitable if you have a shellfish allergy.
• Children and adolescents under 10 years of age: Products containing astaxanthin-rich oleoresin from Haematococcus pluvialis algae are not suitable for this age group. Keep the pack out of the reach of young children.
• Other preparations with astaxanthin: The drink should not be consumed if other food supplements containing astaxanthin esters are consumed on the same day. Astaxanthin is contained in several Vita products, for example in Collagen Basic, Collagen Complex PLUS, Pro Collagen and the Energy Complex capsules.
• Vegan diet: Collagen and glucosamine are of animal origin. The drink is therefore not vegan.

Diet and tolerability at a glance

The following overview summarises the manufacturer's information on diet and ingredients.

Pregnancy, breastfeeding and medication

The manufacturer provides no specific information on taking it during pregnancy and breastfeeding. You should therefore discuss taking it during this time with your doctor beforehand. This also applies if you take medication regularly or are under medical treatment. Take the pack or the nutrition table with you to the consultation so that the amounts can be assessed quickly.

If you already use a multivitamin preparation, it is worth looking at the total amount of vitamin D and vitamin E. One sachet of Complex Drink provides 7.5 µg of vitamin D3 (150% NRV) and 30 mg of vitamin E (250% NRV). If you have persistent symptoms, please have them checked by a doctor. A food supplement does not replace treatment or a varied and balanced diet.

Alternatives in the Vita Collagen range

If the Complex Drink does not suit you, there are other forms in the range:

• Collagen Basic: Collagen powder with 10 g of collagen hydrolysate and 2,500 mg of glycine per daily serving, for dosing with a spoon and without sweeteners. It also contains astaxanthin, but according to the ingredients list no glucosamine.
• Collagen Complex PLUS: Sachets with 10 g of collagen hydrolysate, 20 mg of collagen UC-II and numerous other ingredients. Not suitable for children and adolescents under 14 years of age.
• Pro Collagen and Collagen Hair & Nails: Capsules with 40 mg and 10 mg of collagen UC-II per daily serving respectively, instead of collagen hydrolysate in grams.

For each variant, compare the amount per daily serving and the notes on the respective product page.