Today, every fourth person suffers from joint problems. And the number is constantly increasing. The principal reason is wear and tear of the joint cartilage brought about by age and/or mechanical stress. One of the primary constituents of joint cartilage is the protein collagen – it makes up some 70% of cartilage mass. Regular ingestion of collagen thus helps to relieve joint pain and make the joints smooth and mobile.

Under the name FORTIGEL^®, GELITA has a special bioactive collagen peptide that has been proven to stimulate the growth of new joint cartilage. In this way, it is possible to counteract the wear and tear effects brought about by sport or business or by the natural aging process in a targeted manner. FORTIGEL^® helps people with joint problems to regain their mobility – and hence to improve their quality of life appreciably.

The regenerating effect of the natural collagen peptide has been proven in a number of scientific studies and can be incorporated in numerous products, e.g. food supplements such as granulates for dissolving in water and ready-to-drink vials of liquid concentrate.