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MST® Collagen Peptides Fortigel™ + Vitamin C
Collagen peptide powder from MST. This guide sets out what the manufacturer states about the composition of MST® Collagen Peptides Fortigel™ + Vitamin C, what independent research says about its main ingredients, and the safety and regulatory points that apply.
Back to the product- Named ingredients
- 2
- Amounts stated
- None
- Status
- Food supplement
- Evidence summaries
- 2
Overview
Manufacturer informationMST Collagen Peptides combine Fortigel®, a branded hydrolysed collagen, with vitamin C, as an orange-flavoured powder.
Ingredients & composition
Manufacturer information| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fortigel® hydrolysed collagen peptides | Not stated |
| Vitamin C | Not stated |
The manufacturer does not state the amount of any ingredient. Without amounts, the research summarised in this guide cannot be related to this product's dose.
Scientific background
Independent researchCollagen peptides (hydrolysed collagen)
Collagen peptides are hydrolysed collagen from animal skin or bones, sold for joints, tendons and skin.
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin needed for collagen formation, immune function and iron absorption. EFSA set population reference intakes of 110 mg a day for men and 95 mg a day for women1.
Research evidence
Independent researchCollagen peptides (hydrolysed collagen)
A systematic review of eight randomised trials found that collagen combined with resistance or plyometric training increased tendon cross-sectional area in most studies, and tendon stiffness at higher doses (15–30 g a day), but added nothing to muscle strength gains2.
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
Authorised EU claims include that vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation, normal immune function, the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, and increased iron absorption3.
Evidence limitations
Independent researchThis product does not state all ingredient amounts, so the doses used in research cannot be compared with what one serving provides.
The studies summarised in this guide examined single ingredients. No published study has tested this product or this combination of ingredients.
Collagen peptides (hydrolysed collagen)
Trials are small and mostly in young men2.
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
Intakes above needs are largely excreted; extra benefit from high doses is not established.
Safety & potential risks
- 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.
Collagen peptides (hydrolysed collagen)
Generally well tolerated; check the source if you avoid certain animal products.
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
No tolerable upper intake level has been set; high doses can cause digestive upset. People with a history of kidney stones or iron overload should ask a doctor before taking high doses.
Regulatory status
Sold as a food supplement. No health claims are made for this product.
Collagen peptides (hydrolysed collagen)
No health claim for collagen is authorised in the EU; claims for collagen formation relate to vitamin C3.
Scientific references
- EFSA NDA Panel. Scientific Opinion on Dietary Reference Values for vitamin C. EFSA Journal. 2013;11:3418. DOI 10.2903/j.efsa.2013.3418
- Buchalski A, Jeanfavre M, Altorelli C, et al. Collagen supplementation on tendon-related structural and performance outcomes: a systematic review. J Funct Morphol Kinesiol. 2026;11:130. PubMed 41900537
- Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 establishing a list of permitted health claims made on foods. Official Journal of the European Union. Source
- Directive 2002/46/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to food supplements. Official Journal of the European Union. Source
Sources checked against PubMed, Crossref or the official publisher on 2026-11-04. Manufacturer information is taken from the product's own data and has not been independently tested.
The product
MST® Collagen Peptides Fortigel™ + Vitamin C
€25,00