Collagen-Magnesium-Vitamin B supplement For joint health Strong: contains 10 000 mg collagen in daily dosage Blackcurrant taste Dosage 30 ml per day. For good results, it is recommended to use 30 ml daily for 4-8 weeks. The product is suitable for regular use.Shake well before use.Free from lactose, yeast, sweeteners and gluten. Food supplement. Do not exceed the stated recommended daily intake. This product should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. Keep out of reach of children. Physiological effects Collagen is the key structural component of cartilage tissue and maintaining sufficient levels is essential for healthy and flexible joints. Our body naturally produces collagen but with ageing the body’s ability to produce collagen decreases, which might lead to cartilage thinning. Cartilage is made up of cellular building blocks (chondrocytes) which produce an extracellular matrix, consisting of collagen and proteoglycans (mainly aggrecan). Collagen fibres make up 70-95 % of cartilage and are responsible for its structure and strength, while proteoglycans serve as lubricant to the joint. Healthy cartilage is maintained by a finely balanced process that breaks down collagen and aggrecan and replaces them with a newly formed matrix. If this balance is interrupted, enzymes can attack collagen and aggrecan leading to a loss of cartilage and joint function. To maintain healthy joints it is essential to ensure this balance is protected and the necessary building blocks for collagen are available to support cartilage regeneration. A 45-year-old synthesizes only 45 % of aggrecan and 69-year-old only 25 % compared to a 20-year-old. Consequently, almost all people over 50 suffer from osteoarthritis in one or more joints. Bodyflex Collagen Nivelshot contains highly bioavailable type 1. Peptan® P collagen, which enhances joint, bone and muscle health. Daily collagen intake can reduce joint discomfort and improve joint flexibility and function. Bodyflex Collagen Nivelshot also contains B-vitamins and magnesium, which enhance the normal muscle function.