What is in Vita Pro Collagen? Ingredients and amounts

Vita Pro Collagen at a glance

Vita Pro Collagen is a food supplement in capsule form. One pack contains 90 capsules, and the daily serving consists of 2 capsules. This means one pack lasts 45 days. The formula combines collagen UC-II®, hyaluronic acid and methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) with pine bark extract with OPC, coenzyme Q10 and astaxanthin. In addition, there are vitamins C, D and E, biotin, the minerals manganese, selenium and zinc, and silicon.

The idea behind it is a broad basic supply in two capsules. Instead of using several tubs side by side, all the ingredients are contained in one daily serving. You do not need to mix or measure anything. The manufacturer is Vita Health Care AG, a Swiss manufacturer based in Basel. Pro Collagen is made in Switzerland.

All amounts per daily serving

The following table corresponds to the manufacturer's nutrition table. All information refers to the daily serving of 2 capsules.

*NRV stands for nutrient reference values. For ingredients without a percentage, there is no such reference value. The amounts are stated individually, so you can look up each ingredient and compare it with other products. When comparing, always look at the amount per daily serving, not the amount per pack.

Collagen UC-II®, hyaluronic acid and MSM

Collagen UC-II® is undenatured type II collagen. Unlike collagen hydrolysate, which is contained in gram amounts in powders and drinks, UC-II is not broken down into small fragments. It is therefore used in milligram amounts. A daily serving of Pro Collagen contains 40 mg. Collagen is of animal origin.

Hyaluronic acid is a molecule that occurs naturally in skin and connective tissue. At 180 mg per daily serving, it is the ingredient with the second-largest amount after MSM.

Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is an organic sulphur compound. At 500 mg, MSM is listed first in the ingredients list.

There are no authorised health claims for collagen, hyaluronic acid and MSM. We therefore only describe these ingredients with their amount and origin.

OPC, coenzyme Q10 and astaxanthin

OPC stands for oligomeric proanthocyanidins. These are polyphenols, i.e. secondary plant substances. In Pro Collagen, they come from an extract of pine bark (Pinus pinaster), 100 mg per daily serving. The manufacturer points out that a product containing OPC does not replace a diet with fresh fruit and vegetables.

Coenzyme Q10 is a substance that the body produces itself and that is found in the cells. A daily serving contains 30 mg.

Astaxanthin is a natural carotenoid from the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis. Pro Collagen contains it as astaxanthin-rich oleoresin from this alga, 4 mg per daily serving. Only natural astaxanthin is used.

There are no authorised health claims for OPC, coenzyme Q10 and astaxanthin either.

Vitamins and minerals with an authorised claim

It is different for the vitamins and minerals. There are claims for them under EU Regulation 432/2012. They may be used if a daily serving supplies at least 15% of the reference value. In Pro Collagen, this applies to all vitamins and minerals with a reference value. A selection:

• Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
• Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
• Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
• Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.
• Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal nails.
• Manganese contributes to the normal formation of connective tissue.
• Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
• Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.

To put the amounts into context: vitamin C and manganese each provide 100% of the reference value, vitamin E 117%. Vitamin D3 at 7.5 µg is at 150%, and biotin at 75 µg is also at 150%. Selenium and zinc each provide 50%. There is no reference value and no authorised claim for silicon. If you use other food supplements, these amounts add up.

You can read which nutrients play a role for skin, hair and nails in the guide Skin, hair and nails.

Ingredients list and notes from the manufacturer

The ingredients according to the manufacturer in descending order: methylsulfonylmethane, vegetable capsule shell (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, colouring iron oxide), hyaluronic acid, pine bark extract (Pinus pinaster), vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), collagen, coenzyme Q10, vitamin E (DL-alpha-tocopheryl acetate), astaxanthin-rich oleoresin from Haematococcus pluvialis algae, zinc oxide, manganese sulphate, biotin (D-biotin), selenium yeast, anti-caking agent silicon dioxide, vitamin D (cholecalciferol).

The manufacturer gives these notes on Pro Collagen:

• Keep out of the reach of young children.
• Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
• Not suitable for children and adolescents under 10 years of age.
• Do not consume if other food supplements containing astaxanthin esters are consumed on the same day.
• Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

You can read how to build the capsules into your everyday life under Intake and dosage. You can find the product itself under Vita Pro Collagen, and more collagen products in the Collagen & Beauty category.