Collagen Peptides

What is ESN Collagen Peptides?

ESN Collagen Peptides is a collagen powder with 12.5 g type I and III collagen peptides per serving, combining three patented branded ingredients: TENDOFORTE®, FORTIGEL® and VERISOL®.⁴ The collagen powder is complemented by vitamin C, zinc and copper.

Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones, cartilage and skin. Vitamin C contributes to maintain the normal function of the immune system during and after intense physical exercise.¹ Zinc contributes to normal protein synthesis and to the maintenance of normal skin, hair and nails.² Copper contributes to the maintenance of normal connective tissues and to normal hair pigmentation.³

Composition per serving at a glance

One serving of ESN Collagen Peptides is 15 g powder with 300 ml water and provides a total of 12.5 g collagen peptides. The collagen matrix combines TENDOFORTE®, FORTIGEL® and VERISOL® with vitamin C, zinc and copper.

Collagen hydrolysate

Amount per serving: 12.5 g

% NRV: No NRV established

of which TENDOFORTE®

Amount per serving: 5,000 mg

% NRV: No NRV established

of which FORTIGEL®

Amount per serving: 5,000 mg

% NRV: No NRV established

of which VERISOL®

Amount per serving: 2,500 mg

% NRV: No NRV established

Vitamin C

Amount per serving: 50 mg

% NRV: 63%

Zinc

Amount per serving: 1.5 mg

% NRV: 15%

Copper

Amount per serving: 0.15 mg

% NRV: 15%

One 300 g tub contains 20 servings. Recommended use: mix 15 g powder with 300 ml cold water in a shaker once a day.

What makes bioactive collagen peptides different from regular collagen?

Bioactive collagen peptides are obtained through enzymatic hydrolysis of collagen, which breaks the source material down into smaller peptide structures. Unlike collagen hydrolysate, bioactive collagen peptides have defined peptide profiles.

With TENDOFORTE®, FORTIGEL® and VERISOL®, ESN Collagen Peptides contains three patented branded ingredients with defined peptide profiles and consistent quality. Together, the three collagen peptides provide 12.5 g collagen per serving and dissolve easily.⁴

Origin and production of the collagen in ESN Collagen Peptides

The collagen peptides in ESN Collagen Peptides are obtained from bovine collagen. A special enzymatic hydrolysis process breaks the natural collagen down into smaller peptide structures.

What is collagen powder good for?

ESN Collagen Peptides combines collagen peptides with vitamin C, zinc and copper. Among other things, the micronutrients it contains contribute to normal collagen formation for bones, cartilage and skin, to normal protein synthesis, to the maintenance of normal hair and nails and to the maintenance of normal connective tissues.¹˒²˒³

Collagen powder for connective tissue

Collagen is a structural protein and a natural component of various connective and supporting tissues in the body.

ESN Collagen Peptides provides 12.5 g collagen peptides per serving and also contains copper.⁴ Copper contributes to the maintenance of normal connective tissues.³

Collagen powder for bones and cartilage

ESN Collagen Peptides contains the micronutrient vitamin C. Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage and for the normal function of bones.¹

One serving of ESN Collagen Peptides contains 50 mg vitamin C.⁴

Collagen powder for skin, hair and nails

ESN Collagen Peptides combines collagen peptides with vitamin C, zinc and copper.

Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin. Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal skin, hair and nails.¹˒² Copper also contributes to the maintenance of normal connective tissues and to normal hair pigmentation.³

The three patented collagen peptides in ESN Collagen Peptides

ESN Collagen Peptides combines three patented collagen peptides: TENDOFORTE®, FORTIGEL® and VERISOL®. Together, the three branded ingredients provide 12.5 g collagen peptides per serving.⁴

TENDOFORTE® – 5,000 mg per serving

TENDOFORTE® is a patented branded collagen peptide ingredient, included in ESN Collagen Peptides at 5,000 mg per serving.⁴

TENDOFORTE® is obtained through enzymatic hydrolysis and is part of the combination of three collagen peptides with defined peptide profiles.

FORTIGEL® – 5,000 mg per serving

FORTIGEL® is a patented branded collagen peptide ingredient, included in ESN Collagen Peptides at 5,000 mg per serving.⁴

FORTIGEL® is obtained through enzymatic hydrolysis and complements TENDOFORTE® and VERISOL® within the collagen peptide matrix.

VERISOL® – 2,500 mg per serving

VERISOL® is a patented branded collagen peptide ingredient, included in ESN Collagen Peptides at 2,500 mg per serving.⁴

VERISOL® completes the collagen peptide matrix of ESN Collagen Peptides.

Why combine three collagen peptides?

ESN Collagen Peptides combines TENDOFORTE®, FORTIGEL® and VERISOL® in a well-thought-out formula: a collagen peptide matrix with a total of 12.5 g collagen peptides per serving.⁴

The three patented branded ingredients have defined peptide profiles and are complemented by vitamin C, zinc and copper.

Why does ESN Collagen Peptides contain vitamin C, zinc and copper?

Vitamin C, zinc and copper add micronutrients with approved functions for collagen formation, protein synthesis, skin and connective tissue to the collagen peptide matrix of ESN Collagen Peptides.¹˒²˒³

One serving of ESN Collagen Peptides contains 50 mg vitamin C (63% NRV), 1.5 mg zinc (15% NRV) and 0.15 mg copper (15% NRV).⁴

Vitamin C for normal collagen formation

ESN Collagen Peptides contains 50 mg vitamin C per serving, covering 63% of the NRV.⁴

Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones, cartilage and skin. Vitamin C also contributes to maintain the normal function of the immune system during and after intense physical exercise.¹

Zinc for protein synthesis, skin, hair and nails

Each serving contains 1.5 mg zinc, covering 15% of the NRV.⁴

Zinc contributes to normal protein synthesis and to the maintenance of normal skin, hair and nails.²

Copper for normal connective tissue

Each serving contains 0.15 mg copper, covering 15% of the NRV.⁴

Copper contributes to the maintenance of normal connective tissues and to normal hair pigmentation.³

Intake, dosage and use of collagen powder

Recommended daily amount

The recommended daily serving is 15 g ESN Collagen Peptides powder (approx. 1 scoop, included) with 300 ml cold water – mix in a shaker and drink.

One serving provides a total of 12.5 g collagen peptides, including 5,000 mg TENDOFORTE®, 5,000 mg FORTIGEL® and 2,500 mg VERISOL®.⁴

When should you take collagen powder?

ESN Collagen Peptides can be taken at any time. The daily serving fits flexibly into your day and can be taken in the morning, during the day or around your workout, for example.

How long should you take collagen powder?

ESN Collagen Peptides can be part of your supplement routine daily and long term, in line with the recommended use.

There’s no set break or specific intake cycle.

How do you prepare ESN Collagen Peptides?

Mix one 15 g serving of ESN Collagen Peptides with 300 ml cold water in a shaker.⁴ The collagen powder dissolves easily, so it’s quick to prepare as part of your daily supplement routine.

Can you combine collagen powder with creatine, protein and vitamins?

In general, collagen powder can be combined with creatine, protein and vitamins. However, when combining ESN Collagen Peptides with other food supplements, consider your total intake of the nutrients they contain.

This applies in particular if you’re also taking other vitamin and mineral products, as ESN Collagen Peptides already contains vitamin C, zinc and copper. Take the recommended daily amounts and applicable maximum levels of each nutrient into account in a combined supplement routine.

Who is ESN Collagen Peptides suitable for?

ESN Collagen Peptides is suitable for anyone who wants to add collagen peptides as well as vitamin C, zinc and copper to their daily routine. Vitamin C, zinc and copper contribute to different normal body functions related to collagen formation, protein synthesis, skin and connective tissue.¹˒²˒³

The powder format is designed for easy use in everyday life, at work and in training.

Collagen powder for strength training, endurance sports and everyday life

As a collagen powder, ESN Collagen Peptides fits into the supplement routines of active people as well as into everyday life. One serving provides 12.5 g collagen peptides from three patented branded ingredients.⁴

Is ESN Collagen Peptides vegan?

ESN Collagen Peptides contains bovine collagen hydrolysate and is therefore not vegan.

Collagen powder or collagen tablets? Collagen Peptides and UC-II Type 2 Collagen compared

ESN Collagen Peptides and our ESN UC-II Type 2 Collagen tablets differ mainly in collagen form, composition, dosage and format.

ESN Collagen Peptides provides 12.5 g hydrolysed collagen peptides per serving from the three patented branded ingredients TENDOFORTE®, FORTIGEL® and VERISOL®.⁴

UC-II Type 2 Collagen tablets, on the other hand, contain 40 mg undenatured UC-II® type II collagen per daily serving.⁵

Both ESN products are complemented by 50 mg vitamin C.

Collagen type I and III vs undenatured collagen type II

ESN Collagen Peptides contains hydrolysed collagen peptides from the branded ingredients TENDOFORTE®, FORTIGEL® and VERISOL®. Enzymatic hydrolysis breaks the source collagen down into smaller peptide structures. One serving provides a total of 12.5 g collagen peptides.⁴

UC-II®, on the other hand, is a special form of undenatured type II collagen. In undenatured collagen, the natural structure of the collagen is preserved. One daily serving of ESN UC-II Type 2 Collagen tablets provides 40 mg UC-II® and 50 mg vitamin C.⁵

Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage.¹

Collagen Peptides and UC-II Type 2 Collagen compared

ESN Collagen Peptides and UC-II Type 2 Collagen differ in more than just their format. While Collagen Peptides provides hydrolysed collagen peptides in powder form, the UC-II tablets contain undenatured type II collagen. Because these are different forms of collagen, the amounts of 12.5 g and 40 mg shouldn’t be compared as direct dosage alternatives.

Main focus

ESN Collagen Peptides: Hydrolysed collagen peptides with vitamin C, zinc and copper

ESN UC-II Type 2 Collagen: UC-II® with vitamin C

Collagen form

ESN Collagen Peptides: Hydrolysed collagen peptides

ESN UC-II Type 2 Collagen: Undenatured collagen

Collagen type

ESN Collagen Peptides: Type I & III

ESN UC-II Type 2 Collagen: Type II

Branded ingredient

ESN Collagen Peptides: TENDOFORTE®, FORTIGEL® & VERISOL®

ESN UC-II Type 2 Collagen: UC-II®

Collagen per serving

ESN Collagen Peptides: 12.5 g collagen peptides per serving⁴

ESN UC-II Type 2 Collagen: 40 mg UC-II® per serving⁵

Vitamin C per serving⁴˒⁵

ESN Collagen Peptides: 50 mg / 63% NRV

ESN UC-II Type 2 Collagen: 50 mg / 62% NRV

Other micronutrients

ESN Collagen Peptides: 1.5 mg zinc / 15% NRV, 0.15 mg copper / 15% NRV

ESN UC-II Type 2 Collagen: –

Format

ESN Collagen Peptides: Powder

ESN UC-II Type 2 Collagen: Tablets

Daily serving

ESN Collagen Peptides: 15 g powder

ESN UC-II Type 2 Collagen: 1 tablet

Preparation

ESN Collagen Peptides: Mix 15 g powder with 300 ml cold water once a day and drink

ESN UC-II Type 2 Collagen: Take 1 tablet a day with plenty of liquid, ideally with a meal

Role of vitamin C

ESN Collagen Peptides: Normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones, cartilage & skin¹

ESN UC-II Type 2 Collagen: Normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage¹

Can you combine ESN Collagen Peptides and UC-II Type 2 Collagen?

ESN Collagen Peptides and ESN UC-II Type 2 Collagen contain different forms of collagen and differ in composition and dosage. Taking both collagen products at the same time is generally not necessary for your daily collagen routine.

If you combine both products, consider your total intake of the additional micronutrients they contain. For example, each product provides 50 mg vitamin C per daily serving.⁴˒⁵

Take the recommended daily amounts and applicable maximum levels of the nutrients into account when combining them.