Rebuild

15 g of hydrolysed collagen with vitamin C, taken an hour before loading. It's modelled on research showing vitamin C-enriched gelatin before exercise increased markers of collagen synthesis. Useful for runners, jumpers, climbers, and anyone coming back from a niggle.

• Timed to your tendon-loading work
• Vitamin C for normal collagen formation
• Dissolves clear in hot or cold drinks

Per serving. No proprietary blends.

Mix one serving in water 30–60 minutes before a short bout of tendon or rope-skipping loading, or before training.

In a controlled trial, 15 g of vitamin C-enriched gelatin taken an hour before six minutes of rope-skipping doubled a blood marker of collagen synthesis. The evidence is promising but early, so we grade it B and keep the protocol specific.

• Shaw G, Lee-Barthel A, Ross ML, Wang B, Baar K. (2017). Vitamin C-enriched gelatin supplementation before intermittent activity augments collagen synthesis. Am J Clin Nutr.

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

Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Keep out of the reach of young children.