Fortigel

Fortigel

Collagen – The Body’s Protein!

Collagen is a major component of the human body. About 30% of our total body protein is collagen. Collagen is crucial for mobile joints, stable bones, healthy muscles, strong ligaments and tendons, smooth skin, glossy hair and healthy finger nails. It is one of the primary structural proteins of connective tissues and also abundant in blood vessels, intervertebral discs, the blood-brain barrier, the cornea, dentin and the intestinal wall – a vital component of our whole body.

Bioactive Collagen Peptides® stimulate collagen metabolism

GELITA Bioactive Collagen Peptides® (BCP) are a composition of different specific peptides optimized for specific physiological benefits. The peptides are derived from a highly controlled production process of collagen which is determined by hydrolyzation conditions. As a result, GELITA Bioactive Collagen Peptides® differ in physiological functionality. They are optimized to maximize stimulation of the human cell types involved in collagen biosynthesis.

FORTIGEL® keeps people physically active and mobile

Today, every fourth person suffers from joint problems and the number is continually increasing. The principal cause is wear and tear of the joint cartilage brought about by age, excess activity and stressed joints. But there is help available for those in need of joint support. Developed by GELITA, FORTIGEL® is an innovative ingredient for the regeneration of joint cartilage. Collagenous protein makes up nearly 70 % of cartilage mass. Optimized specific collagen peptides of FORTIGEL® have been proven to activate the growth of new cartilage by stimulating cells helping to make the joints smooth and mobile. By keeping people physically active and mobile, FORTIGEL® can improve quality of life.

FORTIGEL® promotes growth of cartilage tissue

The effectiveness of FORTIGEL® has been scientifically researched in numerous studies. According to published research, orally administered FORTIGEL® is absorbed intestinally and accumulates in cartilage. The ingestion of FORTIGEL® stimulates a statistically significant increase of cartilage tissue metabolism.

Penn State study confirms improvement of mobility with FORTIGEL

At Penn State University (USA, 2008), 147 athletes were recruited who experienced activity-related joint pain. Those athletes (mean age 20.1 years) were subdivided into one group taking FORTIGEL® as a nutritional supplement and a control group taking a placebo for 24 weeks. The severity of symptoms was rated both by the treating physician and by the study participants with a visual analogue scale. In this prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebocontrolled study, it was interesting to observe a statistically significant difference of pain perception between treatment and control groups. When utilizing alternative therapies such as hydrotherapy, massage and ice and heat packs, there was a clear-cut difference between the treatment and the placebo group in favor of the FORTIGEL® group. This was the first trial to show improvement of joint pain in healthy athletes treated with FORTIGEL® . In summary, the studies confirm that the intake of FORTIGEL® results in improvement of mobility in healthy individuals.

FORTIGEL® preserves quality of life

Based on the presented data it can be concluded that the oral administration of FORTIGEL® has a beneficial effect on cartilage tissue. Consequently, FORTIGEL® collagen peptides can contribute to the maintenance of joint health and help to preserve mobility and quality of life.

Technological properties

FORTIGEL® is a collagen protein of neutral odor and taste that can be easily implemented into many applications. It provides excellent solubility and delivers clear solutions without interacting with other ingredients.