Collagen and hyaluronic acid have no EU claim on joints; for cartilage the EU has a claim only on vitamin C. Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage. In the Stivits range these are Vitamin C 1000 mg and marine collagen capsules with 80 mg of vitamin C. Stivits collagen peptides give 10 g per serving of powder and 9 g of protein, and hyaluronic acid comes as 50 or 150 mg per capsule. This is composition, not a promise of an effect. A varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important. If a joint hurts or is swollen, show it to a doctor first.
Six Stivits products: collagen, hyaluronic acid and vitamin C. The serving is given in the row name, and the numbers are per serving.
| Stivits product, daily serving | Collagen | Protein | Hyaluronic acid | Vitamin C | Origin | Lasts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Collagen Peptides, powder, 10 g | 10 g | 9 g | None | None | Fish | 30 servings |
| Bovine Collagen Peptides, powder, 10 g | 10 g | 9 g | None | None | Bovine, France | 30 servings |
| Marine Collagen Peptides + C & B3, 1 capsule | 400 mg | Not stated | None | 80 mg | Fish | 90 days |
| Hyaluronic Acid 150 mg, 1 capsule | None | None | 150 mg | None | Vegan capsule | 60 days |
| Hyaluronic Acid 50 mg, 1 capsule | None | None | 50 mg | None | Vegan capsule | 90 days |
| Vitamin C 1000 mg+Citrus Bioflavonoids+Rosehip, 1 tablet | None | None | None | 1000 mg | Vegan tablet | 90 days |
A serving of collagen powder holds 25 times more collagen than a capsule: 10 g against 400 mg. Stivits collagen is of animal origin, so from this table only hyaluronic acid and vitamin C are suitable for vegans.
A joint is made of more than bones. MedlinePlus, the reference site of the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), counts cartilage, tendons and ligaments as part of it. EU claims are written about individual tissues, and for cartilage the only such claim is on vitamin C.
| Part of the body | Claim from the EU register | Stivits product, dose per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Cartilage | Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage. | Vitamin C 1000 mg, 1000 mg in 1 tablet |
| Bones | Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones. | Marine Collagen + C & B3, 80 mg in 1 capsule |
| Connective tissue | Copper contributes to maintenance of normal connective tissues. | Multivitamins and Minerals, 0.5 mg in 1 tablet |
| Connective tissue | Manganese contributes to the normal formation of connective tissue. | Multivitamins and Minerals, 2 mg in 1 tablet |
| Bones | Calcium is needed for the maintenance of normal bones. | Calcium+ Vitamin D3, 450 mg in 1 tablet |
| Bones | Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones. | Vitamin D3 2000 IU, 50 µg in 1 capsule |
| Bones | Vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bones. | Vitamin K2 100 mcg, 100 µg in 1 tablet |
| Muscles | Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal muscle function. | Vitamin D3 2000 IU, 50 µg in 1 capsule |
Stivits Multivitamins and Minerals is convenient because copper, manganese, vitamin C 100 mg and vitamin D3 5 µg are in 1 tablet. Trade-off: it has less vitamin C and D3 than the separate products.
The EU register has no authorised claim on collagen and joints, and none on hyaluronic acid either. Only the composition is given here. EFSA checks the scientific basis of applications, and the decision is made by the European Commission and the EU countries.
Here is what you actually get. Stivits collagen is hydrolysed collagen peptides, an animal protein. A serving of powder contains 10 g of collagen and 9 g of protein, it has no taste, and you can stir it into a drink, a shake or food. Hyaluronic acid is a substance of connective tissue; in Stivits capsules it comes in the form of sodium hyaluronate.
Trade-off of collagen: it does not replace the ordinary protein from food. A serving of Stivits marine collagen contains only 0.1 mg of tryptophan.
The difference is the source, not the dose: Stivits marine collagen comes from fish, bovine collagen from cattle. Both powders have 10 g of collagen and 9 g of protein per serving, and no taste. If you do not eat fish or products from cattle, the choice is already made.
| Indicator per 10 g serving | Stivits marine collagen | Stivits bovine collagen |
|---|---|---|
| Source | Fish | Bovine, France |
| Collagen | 10 g | 10 g |
| Protein | 9 g | 9 g |
| Energy | 40 kcal | 36 kcal |
| Glycine | 2046 mg | 2210 mg |
| Lysine | 301 mg | 360 mg |
| Pack | 300 g, 30 servings | 300 g, 30 servings |
Marine collagen is made from fish, so it is not suitable if you are allergic to fish. The trade-off of bovine collagen is different: it is not suitable for those who avoid products from cattle.
Powder gives volume, a capsule gives convenience. A scoop of Stivits powder holds 10 g of collagen and a capsule 400 mg, but the capsule also contains vitamin C 80 mg and vitamin B3 16 mg.
People choose powder if they are ready to stir a scoop into a drink every day. Trade-off of powder: you need a scoop, a liquid and a habit, and it contains no vitamin C. People choose the capsule if they want to swallow it and forget it. Trade-off of the capsule: to get the same 10 g of collagen you would need 25 capsules, and you can take 1 a day.
Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage. This is a claim about vitamin C, not about the collagen in the capsule. The Stivits capsule contains 80 mg of it. If you choose the powder, you can take vitamin C separately: Vitamin C 1000 mg, 1 tablet a day with a meal.
Both Stivits capsules are taken 1 a day; the difference is the dose and how long a pack lasts. The 150 mg capsule has three times more of the substance, and a pack lasts 60 days. A pack of 50 mg capsules lasts 90 days. The total hyaluronic acid in a pack is 9000 mg and 4500 mg.
Trade-off of the 150 mg capsule: you will have to buy it more often. Trade-off of the 50 mg capsule: the daily serving has three times less hyaluronic acid. Neither has an EU claim, and both are suitable for vegans.
Yes, the data for these products contain no warnings about taking them together. They are different substances: collagen gives 10 g of peptides and 9 g of protein per serving, hyaluronic acid 50 or 150 mg per capsule. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose of each product. If you take medicines, ask a doctor first.
See a doctor if a joint hurts for longer than a few days, or hurts badly and swells for no clear reason. Fever and unplanned weight loss are also reasons to go. This is the MedlinePlus (NIH) list. A food supplement does not replace an examination here.
Once a doctor has checked the cause, MedlinePlus advises combining rest, exercise and stretching. A joint needs both movement and rest.
Find what matters most to you. Each option has its own trade-off.
| What matters most | Stivits product, serving | What you get | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU claim on cartilage | Vitamin C 1000 mg, 1 tablet | Vitamin C 1000 mg | No collagen in the tablet |
| A large serving of collagen | Marine or bovine powder, 10 g | 10 g of collagen, 9 g of protein | You need to stir it in, no vitamin C |
| A capsule instead of powder | Marine Collagen + C & B3, 1 capsule | Collagen 400 mg, vitamin C 80 mg, B3 16 mg | 25 times less collagen than in a serving of powder |
| No animal-derived products | Hyaluronic Acid 150 mg or 50 mg, 1 capsule | 150 mg or 50 mg of hyaluronic acid | No EU claim |
| Bones and muscles | Vitamin D3 2000 IU, 1 capsule | Vitamin D3 50 µg | No collagen or calcium in the capsule |
The EU register has no authorised claim on collagen and joints. A serving of Stivits powder has 10 g of collagen peptides and 9 g of protein. For cartilage the claim belongs to vitamin C: Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage.
For cartilage the EU claim exists only for vitamin C: Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage. From Stivits this is Vitamin C 1000 mg per tablet and 80 mg per marine collagen capsule. For bones there are claims for calcium and vitamins D and K, and for muscles for vitamin D. A varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important.
The EU has no claim on hyaluronic acid, so here is composition only. A Stivits capsule has 150 mg or 50 mg of sodium hyaluronate, 1 capsule a day, and a pack lasts 60 or 90 days. Both capsules are suitable for vegans.
Neither has an EU claim on joints, so choose by the source. Stivits marine collagen comes from fish and bovine from cattle; both powders have 10 g of collagen and 9 g of protein per serving. The energy is 40 and 36 kcal respectively. If you are allergic to fish, marine collagen is not suitable.
Collagen is a protein of animal origin, hyaluronic acid is a substance of connective tissue. At Stivits collagen comes as 10 g per serving of powder or 400 mg per capsule, and hyaluronic acid as 50 or 150 mg per capsule. Neither has an EU claim.
Yes, the data for Stivits products contain no warnings about taking them together. A serving of collagen powder is 10 g (1 scoop), and hyaluronic acid is 50 or 150 mg, 1 capsule a day. If you take medicines, ask a doctor first.
A Stivits capsule has 80 mg of vitamin C, and a separate tablet has 1000 mg. Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage. A varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important. Stivits collagen powders contain no vitamin C.
No type of collagen has an EU claim on joints. Stivits marine and bovine collagen powders contain 10 g of collagen per serving; types I and III are stated only for the bovine one.
A serving of Stivits powder is 1 scoop, which is 10 g of collagen, and a 300 g pack holds 30 servings. The marine collagen capsule is taken 1 a day, which is 400 mg. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
Mix 1 scoop, 10 g, with a liquid. Stivits powders have no taste, so you can add them to shakes or food. Store in the original packaging, in a dry place, at room temperature, out of the reach of children.
No, Stivits collagen comes from fish or cattle. Stivits hyaluronic acid capsules, 50 or 150 mg, and vitamin C 1000 mg tablets are suitable for vegans.
At stivits.com: Stivits sells direct from the factory, with no wholesalers or pharmacies in between. Collagen powder is 10 g per serving, capsules 400 mg, and hyaluronic acid 50 and 150 mg. We dispatch your order by the next working day. In the Baltics a parcel locker is free for orders from €15 and a courier from €25.
Stivits is a brand of the Estonian company HYPERPHARM OÜ (Tallinn). The supplements are made in Europe, in the EU, in a factory certified to GMP, HACCP and ISO 22000:2018. Stivits sells direct from the factory, with no wholesalers or pharmacies in between.
Stivits sells everything below direct from the manufacturer: a European factory, ISO 22000:2018 and GMP. We dispatch your order by the next working day.