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Osavi Collagen Peptides - Tendons & Ligaments
Collagen peptides, in Osavi's powder format — a single-serving sachet.
What it is
- Hydrolysed collagen peptides, so it dissolves without clumping
- Collagen is the main structural protein in skin, tendon and cartilage
How to use
Mix into water or your drink of choice, following the serving size on the pack. Joint formulas are normally taken daily over a longer run rather than as a one-off.
Good to know
- Format: powder
- Caffeine free
A food supplement, not a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated dose. Keep out of reach of children.
At a glance
£4.06
per daily dose
Limited
evidence for collagen peptides (hydrolysed collagen)
Our honest take
A single 5 g sachet of Tendoforte collagen peptides, a branded collagen marketed for tendons and ligaments, with added copper and manganese. The small trials on Tendoforte were mostly run with its maker, and collagen has no authorised health claim. At about £4 for one serving this is a way to try it, not a sensible way to buy it.
- You want to try a single serving before buying a full tub elsewhere
- You are vegetarian or vegan (animal collagen)
- You want value: a single sachet costs many times more per serving than a tub
The science
Collagen peptides (hydrolysed collagen)· evidence: Limited
Collagen peptides are collagen from cow hide, pig skin, fish skin or chicken broken down into small pieces so they dissolve easily. The body digests them into amino acids and small peptides; it does not move the collagen straight to your skin or joints. Branded peptides (such as Verisol, Fortigel, Fortibone, Tendoforte, Naticol or Peptan) are marketed for particular uses.
For skin, many trials report small improvements in skin moisture or elasticity at 2.5–10 g a day, but a 2023 review found that the positive results came mainly from studies funded by the industry, while independent studies tended to find no effect. For joints and tendons, the evidence is smaller still: a few trials, mostly in athletes or older adults, mostly industry-linked, at 5–10 g a day.
There is no authorised health claim for collagen itself, so we make no claims about skin, joints or tendons. Any claim on a collagen product comes from added vitamins such as vitamin C. As a protein source it is incomplete, so it is not a good choice for building muscle.
Typical dose: Studies mostly used 2.5–10 g a day; many capsule products give far less
Safety: Made from animal or fish sources, so not suitable for vegetarians or vegans. Check the source if you have a fish allergy or avoid beef or pork. Generally well tolerated.
Research we looked at:
Pu SY et al. (2023). Effects of oral collagen for skin anti-aging: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutrients 15(9):2080.
de Miranda RB, Weimer P, Rossi RC (2021). Effects of hydrolyzed collagen supplementation on skin aging: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Dermatol 60(12):1449–1461.
Khatri M et al. (2021). The effects of collagen peptide supplementation on body composition, collagen synthesis, and recovery from joint injury and exercise: a systematic review. Amino Acids 53:1493–1506.
Ingredients & nutrition
Always check the pack you receive, as manufacturers sometimes update recipes.
How to use
Price per dose & how it compares
| Product | Size | Price | Per daily dose |
|---|---|---|---|
| This product | 5 grams (1 serving) | £4.06 | £4.06 |
| Nutrend Flexit Drink | from £13.99 | £0.70 | |
| Olimp Nutrition Flex Xplode | from £27.99 | £1.00 | |
| Dorian Yates Collagen Complex – Grape 300g | from £25.00 | £1.25 | |
| Osavi Collagen Peptides - Joints & Bones | from £0.99 | £0.67 |
Cost per daily dose lets you compare packs of different sizes fairly.Worked out from our current prices.
Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. General information, not medical advice. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medication.
Collagen peptides, in Osavi's powder format — a single-serving sachet.
What it is
- Hydrolysed collagen peptides, so it dissolves without clumping
- Collagen is the main structural protein in skin, tendon and cartilage
How to use
Mix into water or your drink of choice, following the serving size on the pack. Joint formulas are normally taken daily over a longer run rather than as a one-off.
Good to know
- Format: powder
- Caffeine free
A food supplement, not a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated dose. Keep out of reach of children.
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