Collagen is an important protein and a key component of connective tissues such as tendons, bones, and cartilage. These structures are regularly stressed during exercise.
Your body produces collagen naturally. However, this natural production decreases with age. Intense sports activities also lead many athletes to pay extra attention to their connective tissues.
Cartiplus: collagen for athletes
Cartiplus is a liquid shot with 10 grams of Peptan® type I collagen peptides and vitamin C.
Vitamin C contributes to the normal formation of collagen for the normal function of cartilage and bones. The convenient shot also makes it easy to incorporate collagen into your daily dietary routine.
Collagen, muscle soreness, and recovery
Peptan® collagen peptides have been studied in athletes. Research into collagen supplementation shows interesting results regarding muscle soreness and recovery after exercise.
The image above, for example, shows a study in which the Peptan group demonstrated less muscle soreness and better preservation of muscle strength 48 hours after exercise than the placebo group.
This does not mean that collagen prevents injuries or completely eliminates muscle soreness. Collagen is not a substitute for sufficient rest, proper training progression, and a varied diet.
When to take Cartiplus?
For collagen, it's primarily about regular use over a longer period. Therefore, take Cartiplus daily according to the recommended dosage.
On training days, you can take it approximately 30 minutes before exercise. On rest days, it can simply be part of your daily routine.
Tested for athletes
Cartiplus is listed on the Kölner Liste® (Cologne List®). Products on this list are tested for selected doping-relevant substances. This provides extra assurance for competitive and elite athletes.
