Collagen Complex PLUS: all nutrient areas at a glance

How to read this overview

Health claims about nutrients are strictly regulated in the EU. Only claims listed in Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 are permitted, and only in the specified wording. In addition, a daily serving must supply at least 15% of the nutrient reference value (NRV). All vitamins and trace elements in Vita Collagen Complex PLUS meet this condition. Vitamin K2 has the lowest value at 26%.

There are no authorised claims for collagen, hyaluronic acid, glucosamine, coenzyme Q10, lutein, zeaxanthin, astaxanthin, lycopene, OPC, L-arginine and the plant extracts. These substances are therefore not listed in the overview. You can read what they are and in what amounts they are contained in the article All ingredients at a glance.

All areas at a glance

In the official claims, vitamin B2 is called riboflavin, and folic acid is referred to as folate.

Skin, hair and nails

Five nutrients are relevant for this area. One sachet provides 500 µg of biotin (1,000% NRV), 4 mg of zinc (40% NRV), 50 µg of selenium (90% NRV), 10 mg of vitamin B2 (714% NRV) and 0.5 mg of copper (50% NRV). The authorised claims are:

• Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
• Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.
• Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
• Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.
• Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal nails.
• Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.
• Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal nails.
• Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
• Copper contributes to normal skin pigmentation.
• Copper contributes to normal hair pigmentation.

In addition, there is vitamin C at 180 mg (225% NRV). Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.

Immune system, tiredness and energy metabolism

Many of the vitamins it contains have claims that go beyond skin and hair. Eight nutrients in the drink have an authorised claim relating to the immune system. Two examples: Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system. Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system. Vitamin D3 is contained at 25 µg per sachet, which is 500% of the reference value.

Five vitamins in the drink have a claim relating to tiredness: vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B12 and folic acid. The same wording applies to each, for example: Vitamin B6 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Folate contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

Seven nutrients in the drink have a claim relating to energy metabolism. Two examples: Vitamin B12 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism. Copper contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.

Bones, muscles, nerves and vision

Vitamin D, vitamin K and manganese are relevant for bones and muscles. Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones. Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal muscle function. Vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bones. Manganese contributes to the maintenance of normal bones. Vitamin K2 is contained at 20 µg (26% NRV), and manganese at 2 mg (100% NRV).

Vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, biotin and copper are relevant for the nervous system. Vitamin B12 contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system. Biotin contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system. There are two claims relating to vision. Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal vision. Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.

Lutein and zeaxanthin are also contained, at 5 mg and 1 mg per sachet. There is no authorised health claim for these carotenoids. They are therefore only mentioned here with their amounts.

Cell protection

Seven nutrients in the drink have a claim relating to the protection of cells from oxidative stress: vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B2, zinc, selenium, copper and manganese. Vitamin E is contained at 30 mg (250% NRV). Three examples of the wording: Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. Selenium contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

Lifestyle and diet also count

A food supplement does not replace a varied and balanced diet or a healthy lifestyle. This includes sufficient sleep, enough fluids throughout the day, vegetables and fruit, protein from various sources, exercise and sun protection for the skin. The manufacturer also points out that a product containing OPC does not replace a diet with fresh fruit and vegetables.

You can find the complete nutrition table on the product page of Vita Collagen Complex PLUS. You can find more products with collagen under Collagen & Beauty, for example Vita Collagen Hair & Nails with 3,000 µg of biotin per daily serving.