Sports and Recovery
Tendon and ligament, not muscle.
A growing segment with a clear positioning risk. Collagen is not a muscle protein — its amino acid profile is wrong for that, and any brand claiming otherwise will be challenged. Its legitimate claim is connective tissue, which is where injury actually happens in trained populations.
What goes in, and why
Tendon and ligament support. This is the honest positioning and it is a genuine gap in most athletes' nutrition.
Added because collagen alone is an incomplete protein, notably low in tryptophan. Including BCAA closes the profile and supports a recovery claim.
Sodium, potassium and magnesium for hydration positioning in a product consumed around training.
At a glance
- Format — Instant mix powder
- Pack options — Tubs with scoop, single-serve sachets, stick packs.
- Branding — entirely yours
- Specification — agreed in writing before production
- Documentation — certificate of analysis with every lot
What this format demands of the peptide
Consumed in a shaker, often cold and often quickly. Dissolution speed matters more than in any other format, and residue at the bottom of a bottle is the complaint that drives returns. Neutral taste is essential because electrolytes already contribute salinity.
On dosing
Sports consumers read labels closely and compare dose per serving across brands. Under-dosing is more visible in this segment than in any other.
Typical customers
Sports nutrition brands, gym and studio channels, physiotherapy practices, and recovery-focused D2C ranges.
What we need from you
- Target dose per serving
- Pack format and serving count
- Regulatory market and intended claims
- Flavour direction, if any
- Expected annual volume
Confidentiality agreed before any formulation detail is exchanged.
The rest of the range
Beauty and Wellness
The category's core format.
Instant mix powderBone Health
Both actives from one supplier.
Instant mix powder or tabletMarine Calcium
Calcium in the form bone actually uses.
Paste or powderOral Care and Remineralisation
The fluoride-free category, properly formulated.
Instant mix powderJoint and Mobility
Connective tissue, not just cartilage.
Instant mix powderBeauty and Gut
The skin–gut axis, formulated.
Liquid, shelf stableReady-to-Drink Beverage
Where peptide quality shows immediately.
Solid doseTablets and Capsules
For consumers who will not mix a powder.