Collagen course: duration, breaks and combining with other products
A collagen course depends on regularity. If you take Vita Collagen Complex Drink, you therefore often wonder how long a course should last, whether breaks make sense and which other products are compatible on the same day. Here you can find the manufacturer's information on the daily amount and course duration, an overview for your supply and the most important safety notes.
The daily amount: one sachet per day
The manufacturer's recommended intake is simple: one sachet with 14 g of powder daily, mixed with water. The product page gives the exact amount: at least 200 ml of still water. One sachet contains the complete daily serving, including 10 g of collagen hydrolysate and 180 mg of vitamin C (225% NRV). The powder is already portioned, so you do not need to measure or weigh anything. This makes it easy to stick to exactly one daily serving throughout the course.
It should not be more than one sachet per day. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. This also applies if you have forgotten a day: do not make up for the serving, but continue as usual the next day. You can find tips on preparation in the guide Preparing a collagen drink correctly.
How long should a collagen course last?
The manufacturer specifies a clear minimum duration: courses with the micronutrients it contains should last at least 60 days. This corresponds to two packs of 30 sachets each. The manufacturer does not state an upper limit for the course duration.
The manufacturer does not specify a particular time of day either. It helps to always drink the sachet at the same time, for example at breakfast. That way, taking it becomes a routine, and you can keep up the 60 days without gaps.
Your course step by step
This is what a course with the Complex Drink looks like in your calendar:
- Day 1: The routine begins. Stir one sachet into at least 200 ml of still water and drink it, ideally always at the same time.
- Day 30: The first pack is empty. With a second pack, you continue without a break.
- Day 60: The minimum duration recommended by the manufacturer has been reached. Now you decide whether to continue or end the course.
- Day 120: If you continue without a break, you need four packs for four months.
Make a note of the start date. That way, you can always see how far you have got and when you should reorder.
Planning your supply
To avoid a break between two packs, it is worth planning the supply for the whole course at once. A volume discount applies to multiple packs.
| Packs | Sachets | lasts for | Volume discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 30 days | |
| 2 | 60 | 60 days, recommended minimum duration | 5% |
| 3 | 90 | 90 days | 8% |
| 4 | 120 | 120 days | 12% |
If two people in the household take the drink, the requirement doubles: two packs then last two people 30 days.
Breaks and repetition
The manufacturer does not specify a fixed rule for breaks. It only states the minimum duration of 60 days for a course. Whether you take a break after a course, take the drink continuously or repeat the course later is up to you. Shorter interruptions, such as a forgotten day, are no reason to start again from the beginning. Simply take a sachet again the next day. If you take the drink over several months, also keep an eye on your total intake of vitamins from all preparations. If you want to follow the manufacturer's recommendation, plan at least 60 days for each course.
If you want to stop taking the drink for a specific reason, for example because of pregnancy or new medication, talk to your doctor. If you have persistent symptoms, please have them checked by a doctor.
Combining with other products
In principle, the Complex Drink can be combined with other food supplements. However, there is one important exception: the drink should not be consumed if other food supplements containing astaxanthin esters are consumed on the same day. This affects several products in the range.
- With astaxanthin: Collagen Basic, Collagen Complex PLUS, Pro Collagen and the Energy Complex capsules for men and for women. Do not take these products on the same day as the Complex Drink.
- Without astaxanthin: According to the ingredients list, Collagen Hair & Nails contains no astaxanthin. Nevertheless, check the total amounts of vitamins when combining them.
- Multivitamin preparations: Pay attention to 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 in doubt, ask at your pharmacy. You can find an overview of all collagen products with the amounts per daily serving in the Collagen & Beauty category.
Before you start, it is worth looking at the ingredients list and the nutrition table. That way, you can see whether an exclusion criterion applies to you and how the amounts add up with other preparations. You can find an overview of all ingredients with their amounts in the guide The ingredients of the Complex Drink.
The manufacturer's safety notes
These notes from the manufacturer apply to Vita Collagen Complex Drink:
- Keep out of the reach of young children.
- Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
- Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
- Products containing astaxanthin-rich oleoresin from Haematococcus pluvialis algae are not suitable for children and adolescents under 10 years of age.
- Contains glucosamine from shellfish, not suitable if you have a shellfish allergy.
The drink is sugar-free, gluten-free and low in lactose and is made in Switzerland by Vita Health Care AG in Basel.
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How many sachets do I take daily?
One sachet per day, mixed with at least 200 ml of still water. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
When is a good time to take it?
The manufacturer does not specify a fixed time of day. Choose a time that you can easily stick to, for example at breakfast. Taking it at the same time every day makes it easier to turn it into a routine.
How long does one pack last?
At one sachet a day, one pack of 30 sachets lasts 30 days. For the recommended course duration of at least 60 days, you need two packs.
Can I take a break?
Yes. The manufacturer does not specify a fixed rule for breaks. However, it recommends courses of at least 60 days.
Can I combine the drink with other collagen products?
Pay attention to astaxanthin: the drink should not be consumed on the same day as other food supplements containing astaxanthin esters. Collagen Basic, Collagen Complex PLUS and Pro Collagen contain astaxanthin, Collagen Hair & Nails does not according to the ingredients list.
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