Many collagen products provide a similar group of amino acids. So why do some products identify a specific peptide while others simply list "collagen"? Here is what that distinction means and why ingredient identity matters when comparing collagen products.
Many collagen products look similar at first glance: a powder containing hydrolysed bovine or marine collagen, sometimes presented as a blend of several collagen types. Look more closely, however, and the information provided can vary. Some products identify a named collagen peptide with a defined specification, while others disclose only the general collagen source and quantity.
Collagen is the most abundant structural protein in the human body and is present in tissues including skin, tendons, ligaments and cartilage. As a supplement ingredient, collagen can vary by source, production process and peptide profile. Those details are not always visible from the word "collagen" alone.
Collagen provides amino acids including glycine, proline and hydroxyproline. A named ingredient can also provide additional information about sourcing, production specifications and the research associated with that particular ingredient.
What Makes FORTIGEL® Different
FORTIGEL® is a branded hydrolysed bovine collagen peptide ingredient manufactured by GELITA AG. It is produced to a defined specification and has been investigated in ingredient-specific published research. This provides clear information about the ingredient used in Revayo Prime.
We selected FORTIGEL® because it is a named, identifiable ingredient with a defined production specification and ingredient-specific research. This does not mean every unnamed collagen ingredient is unsuitable or inferior; it means customers can identify the particular collagen peptide used in Revayo Prime.
i How to read the research
Published findings should be read in the context of the ingredient, dose, study population, duration and outcomes examined. They are not a guarantee that every individual will experience the same result.
Revayo Prime is a food supplement. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.
Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage, bones, skin, blood vessels, gums and teeth.
This authorised health claim relates to the Vitamin C in Revayo Prime. Research on FORTIGEL® should be considered separately according to the ingredient, dose, population and outcomes studied. Revayo Prime includes Vitamin C in every serving.
These details are worth checking when comparing products, alongside the ingredient identity itself.
Revayo Prime
FORTIGEL® hydrolysed bovine collagen peptides with Vitamin C. Made in the UK using a named, traceable ingredient.
What is FORTIGEL®?
FORTIGEL® is a branded hydrolysed bovine collagen peptide ingredient manufactured by GELITA AG. It has a defined product specification and has been investigated in ingredient-specific published research.
Is a named collagen peptide "better" than a generic blend?
Naming FORTIGEL® identifies the particular ingredient, its specification and its associated research. That information supports traceability, but it does not mean every unnamed collagen product is unsuitable or inferior.
Why does Revayo Prime use FORTIGEL® instead of a general collagen blend?
Revayo selected FORTIGEL® so customers can identify the particular hydrolysed bovine collagen peptide used, alongside its defined specification and ingredient-specific research.
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Great Britain Nutrition and Health Claims Register: authorised Vitamin C claim.
This article is for general information only and does not replace medical advice. If you have a health condition, are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication, speak to a healthcare professional before starting a new supplement. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
FORTIGEL® is a registered trademark of GELITA AG.