PILLAR Collagen Repair

TENDOFORTE® Bioactive Collagen Peptides® for Tendons, Ligaments & Connective Tissue

Collagen is the body’s primary structural protein and a fundamental component of connective tissue. It is found throughout the tendons, ligaments, bones, muscles, skin and other tissues, where it forms an important part of their structural framework.

For athletes, tendons and ligaments play a particularly important role. Tendons transfer force from muscle to bone, while ligaments help stabilise joints and guide movement. Running, cycling, strength training and other sports expose these structures to repeated mechanical loading, making connective tissue an important consideration in long-term training and performance.

PILLAR Collagen Repair contains specialised TENDOFORTE® Bioactive Collagen Peptides® from GELITA, developed specifically for use in sports nutrition focused on tendons and ligaments.

What Makes GELITA Bioactive Collagen Peptides® Different?

GELITA Bioactive Collagen Peptides® are more than a conventional collagen hydrolysate. They are produced using a carefully controlled hydrolysis process designed to create specific and consistent peptide profiles.

Alongside the amino acids naturally associated with collagen, they contain defined peptide sequences that are being studied in relation to cellular processes involved in collagen and extracellular matrix metabolism. TENDOFORTE® is GELITA’s specialised peptide composition developed for the field of tendon and ligament nutrition. citeturn709239view1

How Do Bioactive Collagen Peptides Work?

The nutritional rationale behind bioactive collagen peptides centres on two complementary aspects.

1. Collagen-Specific Amino Acids

Collagen peptides provide amino acids commonly found in collagen proteins, including glycine, proline and hydroxyproline.

2. Specific Peptide Profiles

TENDOFORTE® contains specific bioactive peptides that are being investigated for their interaction with cellular processes associated with collagen and extracellular matrix production.

Rather than functioning solely as a general protein source, these peptides have been developed for a targeted role within a considered sports nutrition routine.

Why Are Tendons and Ligaments Important for Athletes?

Tendons and ligaments are essential for efficient, controlled movement. Tendons transfer muscular force to the skeleton, while ligaments connect bones and contribute to joint stability.

During endurance exercise, field sports and strength training, these structures are exposed to repeated tensile and mechanical loading. They generally adapt more slowly to training than muscle tissue, making progressive loading, appropriate recovery and balanced nutrition important elements of long-term training planning.

Whether you run, ride or lift, the function of your connective tissue influences force transfer, joint stability and movement efficiency.

TENDOFORTE® – Specialised Peptides for Tendons and Ligaments

TENDOFORTE® is a specific Bioactive Collagen Peptide® composition from GELITA developed for the field of tendon and ligament nutrition.

Laboratory and clinical research has investigated specific collagen peptides in relation to:

• Tendon and ligament function

• Ankle stability and function

• Tendon structure and mechanical properties

• Tendon adaptations alongside resistance training

• Use alongside structured exercise programmes

Published studies have examined specific collagen peptide supplementation in athletes with chronic ankle instability, individuals following a structured exercise programme for Achilles tendinopathy, and healthy participants completing high-load resistance training. These findings should be considered within the context of each study design and population.

The Science Behind TENDOFORTE®

The extracellular matrix forms the structural framework of connective tissue and includes collagen, proteoglycans, elastic fibres and other structural components.

Laboratory research has investigated how specific Bioactive Collagen Peptides® interact with cellular processes associated with the production of extracellular matrix components. Clinical studies have also explored their use alongside structured physical training in athletic and physically active populations. 

Combined with progressive training, a balanced diet and an appropriate recovery strategy, PILLAR Collagen Repair offers a targeted way to include TENDOFORTE® Bioactive Collagen Peptides® in a comprehensive sports nutrition routine.

Use 1-2 scoops (5-10 g) of collagen per day. Consume before the training. Results noticeable within 14 days of consistent use.

Ingredients:

Tendoforte® Collagen Peptides (bovine), vitamin C (ascorbic acid), manganese citrate, copper bisglycinate. Can contain traces of sulphites, gluten, crustaceans, eggs, fish, soybeans, milk, mustard.