Joint and Mobility 7x Complex by Vit4ever
Vit4ever's joint and mobility complex combines seven substances in a tablet: collagen, glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, hyaluronic acid, black pepper extract and vitamin C. One bottle contains 120 tablets, enough for 30 days when taking four tablets per day. This complex is intended for anyone who prefers to take these substances together rather than from separate bottles.
What is in this complex
The base consists of beef collagen hydrolysate, glucosamine sulphate and chondroitin. These three substances also occur naturally in the body. Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body; in this product, it is in the form of hydrolysate, which means that the long protein chains have already been broken down into smaller pieces. MSM, an organic sulphur compound, and sodium hyaluronate are added to this. Sodium hyaluronate is the stable salt form of hyaluronic acid, a molecule known for its moisture-binding properties. The black pepper extract is standardised to 95 per cent piperine, a plant substance that is often added to this type of formula because of its composition. Finally, it contains vitamin C, extracted from rosehip, a naturally vitamin C-rich fruit.
Why a combination instead of separate products
Many people who use these substances take them separately. This means multiple bottles, multiple times of intake and a considerable calculation to coordinate all the quantities. This joint and mobility complex combines all seven in a tablet, which makes it easier to stick to in practice. The dosage is divided over four tablets per day, two in the morning and two in the evening, so that you can naturally spread out the intake around your meals. This way, you can easily establish a regular routine without a cupboard full of separate bottles.
The role of vitamin C in this complex
Of the seven substances, vitamin C is the only one with permitted health claims. Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage, bones and skin. In addition, vitamin C contributes to a normal energy-yielding metabolism, to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, and to the normal function of the immune system. A daily dose of four tablets provides 12.48 mg of vitamin C (16% RI), just above the threshold that applies to such claims. For the other six substances in this complex, there are no approved health claims; they are included because of their composition, not because of an assigned effect.
About collagen, glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM
Collagen hydrolysate consists of short protein chains, peptides, which are broken down from longer collagen molecules, making them easier to dissolve in water. Glucosamine sulphate and chondroitin are substances built up from sugar-like building blocks. MSM is an organic sulphur compound. The other substances in this complex are included because of their composition and origin, not because of an assigned effect on the European claim list. The complex is not vegan because it contains beef collagen, and that is exactly why people with dietary preferences should know this beforehand. Those who know the separate ingredients from separate supplements will find them here in a fixed ratio, tailored to a daily dose of four tablets.