MOBILITY & SPORT
Move. Perform. Recover.
Our mobility depends on a complex balance between the joints, tendons, ligaments, muscles and bones. Collagen is one of the main structural components of these tissues, providing them with strength, flexibility and stability.
Whether through regular physical activity, intensive sports practice or simply an active lifestyle, these structures are put under daily strain.
Today, scientific research on collagen peptides focuses on their role in supporting mobility, physical performance and recovery.
Understanding Mobility
Movement relies on the coordinated action of muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage and bones. Together, these tissues ensure stability, flexibility and quality of movement.
Collagen is an essential component of this complex structure. This is why it is now the subject of numerous scientific studies focusing on mobility, joint comfort and post-exercise recovery.
Figure 1 (left) Symptom-relieving effects of Peptan: development of the WOMAC score assessing joint function discomfort (decreased score = improvement) after the intake of Peptan or placebo over the duration of 6 months (Jiangm 2014).
Figure 2 (right) Peptan improves joint functionality: development of the Lyshoim score assessing joint function (increased score = improvement) after the intake of Peptan or placebo over the duration of 6 months (Jiangm 2014).
*Brochure provided by Rousselot: Sports Nutrition_Markg_12-2023_V1.0_LR, p.5
A Formulation Developed for Active Lifestyles
All Qwell beverages contain 5 g of Peptan® collagen peptides.
The Mobility – Green Apple formulation combines this common foundation with an exclusive blend enriched with magnesium, zinc and vitamin B12, carefully selected to support people with an active lifestyle.
Like every Qwell formulation, it is the result of extensive research aimed at combining complementary ingredients in a premium ready-to-drink functional beverage.
What the Research Shows
Research on collagen peptides currently explores several areas related to mobility and sport, including:
Joint comfort; Joint function; Post-exercise recovery; Physical performance; Maintaining an active lifestyle. The main scientific publications are presented below for readers who wish to explore the subject further and consult the key reference studies.
Sports nutrition:
- Clifford et al 2019
- Clinical study (exercise recovery) Taylor et al 2022
- Clinical study (GI symptoms) Robberechts et al 2023
- Clinical study (Peptan & whey) Thomas et al 2023
- Clinical study (Sleep Arena)
Joint health:
- Jiang et al 2014
- Clinical study (OA) Dar et al 2019
- Preclinical (OA in mice) Newman et al 2023
- Consumer study (Colartix) Jiang et al 2014
Bones:
- Guillerminet et al 2010, 2012
- Preclinical (bone metabolism in mice, cells) Daneault et al 2017
- Literature review Wauquier et al 2019
