What is in Vita Collagen Complex PLUS? All ingredients
Vita Collagen Complex PLUS is an orange-flavoured drink powder and the formula with the most ingredients in the Vita Collagen range. One 19 g sachet contains 10 g of collagen hydrolysate and 33 other items, from amino acids to carotenoids to vitamins and trace elements. Here you can find out exactly what it contains and in what amounts.
One sachet, 34 ingredients
The nutrition table from the manufacturer Vita Health Care AG, based in Basel, lists 34 ingredients per daily serving. One daily serving is one sachet with 19 g of powder. The manufacturer describes the product as an all-in-one drink: instead of combining several individual preparations, you stir one sachet into water once a day. The ingredients can be divided into six groups, which we present individually below. For each group, we state the amount per sachet as given in the nutrition table.
Collagen and other building blocks
Collagen hydrolysate accounts for the largest share at 10,000 mg, i.e. 10 g per sachet. Collagen hydrolysate is collagen that has been broken down into small fragments. These fragments are called collagen peptides and dissolve well in water. In addition, there are 20 mg of collagen UC-II®. This is a different form: non-hydrolysed type II collagen, which is used in milligram amounts. The article Collagen hydrolysate and vitamin C explains what distinguishes the two forms.
The collagen is complemented by 500 mg of glucosamine, 100 mg of hyaluronic acid and 150 mg of L-proline. Glucosamine is an amino sugar. Hyaluronic acid is a component of skin and connective tissue that the body produces itself. L-proline is an amino acid that occurs in large amounts in collagen. Important for people with allergies: according to the ingredients list, the glucosamine is obtained from shellfish (sodium glucosamine sulphate from shellfish).
The daily serving at a glance
The following table summarises all information per sachet (19 g). The percentages show the share of the nutrient reference values (NRV).
| Group | Ingredients per sachet |
|---|---|
| Collagen and connective tissue building blocks | Collagen hydrolysate 10,000 mg, glucosamine 500 mg, L-proline 150 mg, hyaluronic acid 100 mg, collagen UC-II® 20 mg |
| Amino acids and related substances | L-leucine 1,000 mg, taurine 1,000 mg, L-arginine 500 mg, L-citrulline 500 mg, L-carnitine 100 mg, coenzyme Q10 50 mg |
| Plant extracts | Turmeric root extract 200 mg, pomegranate extract 60 mg, pine bark extract with OPC 50 mg, grape seed extract with OPC 10 mg, saffron extract 5 mg |
| Carotenoids | Lutein 5 mg, astaxanthin 4 mg, lycopene 4 mg, zeaxanthin 1 mg |
| Vitamins | Vitamin C 180 mg (225%), vitamin E 30 mg (250%), vitamin B2 10 mg (714%), vitamin B6 10 mg (714%), biotin 500 µg (1,000%), folic acid 250 µg (125%), vitamin B12 100 µg (4,000%), vitamin D3 25 µg (500%), vitamin K2 20 µg (26%) |
| Minerals and trace elements | Calcium L(+)-lactate 200 mg, zinc 4 mg (40%), manganese 2 mg (100%), copper 0.5 mg (50%), selenium 50 µg (90%) |
Some vitamins are highly dosed, for example vitamin B12 at 100 µg or vitamin D3 at 25 µg per sachet. If you take other food supplements, keep an eye on the total amount.
Amino acids, coenzyme Q10 and plant extracts
At 1,000 mg each, L-leucine and taurine are the largest items after collagen hydrolysate. L-leucine is an essential amino acid that the body cannot produce itself and takes in with food. Taurine is an amino acid-like compound found, for example, in meat and fish. L-arginine and L-citrulline (500 mg each) are amino acids, and L-carnitine (100 mg) is a compound that the body produces from amino acids. Coenzyme Q10 (50 mg) is a vitamin-like substance that occurs in almost all body cells.
Five plant extracts round off the formula: turmeric from the root of the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa), pomegranate (Punica granatum), pine bark (Pinus pinaster), grape seed (Vitis vinifera) and saffron from the stigmas of Crocus sativus. Pine bark and grape seed provide OPC, which are oligomeric proanthocyanidins from the group of polyphenols. The manufacturer points out that a product containing OPC does not replace a diet with fresh fruit and vegetables.
Carotenoids: lutein, zeaxanthin, astaxanthin and lycopene
Carotenoids are fat-soluble pigments that colour plants and algae yellow, orange or red. Lutein and zeaxanthin are found, for example, in green leafy vegetables and maize. Lycopene is the red pigment of the tomato. The astaxanthin comes from an astaxanthin-rich oleoresin from the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis.
Two notes from the manufacturer apply to astaxanthin. Products containing astaxanthin-rich oleoresin from Haematococcus pluvialis are not suitable for children and adolescents under 10 years of age. In addition, the product should not be consumed if other food supplements containing astaxanthin esters are consumed on the same day.
Vitamins and trace elements with an authorised claim
There are no authorised health claims for collagen, hyaluronic acid, glucosamine, coenzyme Q10, the carotenoids and the plant extracts. It is different for the vitamins and trace elements that are contained in sufficient amounts. Some examples:
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
- Copper contributes to maintenance of normal connective tissues.
- Manganese contributes to the normal formation of connective tissue.
- Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.
- Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal nails.
- Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
You can find a complete overview of all areas with the corresponding claims in the article Collagen Complex PLUS: all nutrient areas.
Ingredients, flavour and origin
The powder tastes of orange. The flavour comes from flavouring and fruit powder from orange and lemon, and it is sweetened with the sweetener sucralose. Agar-agar, a polysaccharide from algae, serves as a thickener, and citric acid as an acidifier. According to the manufacturer, the product is sugar-free, gluten-free and low in lactose. Because collagen is of animal origin, the drink is not vegan. It is not suitable for children and adolescents under 14 years of age.
Vita Collagen Complex PLUS is made in Switzerland. The manufacturer is Vita Health Care AG in Basel. You can find the complete nutrition table and ingredients list on the product page of Vita Collagen Complex PLUS, and more products with collagen under Collagen & Beauty.
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How much collagen does one sachet of Vita Collagen Complex PLUS contain?
One sachet (19 g) contains 10,000 mg of collagen hydrolysate and an additional 20 mg of collagen UC-II®. One sachet is the recommended daily serving.
Which collagen is used?
The main component is collagen hydrolysate, i.e. collagen that has been broken down into small peptides. In addition, there is collagen UC-II®, a non-hydrolysed form of type II collagen. Collagen is of animal origin, so the drink is not vegan.
Does the drink contain sugar or sweeteners?
According to the manufacturer, the drink is sugar-free. It is sweetened with the sweetener sucralose. You can find the complete ingredients list on the product page and on the packaging.
Why does it contain vitamin C?
Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin. One sachet contains 180 mg of vitamin C, which is 225% of the nutrient reference value.
Is Vita Collagen Complex PLUS gluten-free and lactose-free?
The manufacturer labels the product as gluten-free, low in lactose and sugar-free. It does not state “lactose-free”. Please also note that the glucosamine comes from shellfish.
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