What is Collagen?
Unlike many proteins that primarily support muscle growth, collagen’s unique amino acid profile is specifically designed to build and maintain connective tissue. Glycine, proline and hydroxyproline are particularly abundant, making collagen essential for tissues that must withstand repeated loading and movement. From elite athletes to active individuals, healthy collagen production plays an important role in maintaining mobility, recovery and long-term performance.
How is collagen produced?
Your body naturally produces collagen by combining amino acids with nutrients such as vitamin C, copper and zinc.
Collagen production peaks during early adulthood and gradually declines with age. Intense physical training, repetitive loading, injuries, sun exposure and lifestyle factors may further increase the body’s demand for collagen turnover.
Hydrolysed collagen peptides provide easily absorbed amino acids that research suggests may stimulate collagen synthesis in connective tissues when combined with regular mechanical loading.
Types of collagen
Scientists have identified more than 28 different collagen types, but three account for the majority found in the human body.
Type I is the most abundant and is found in tendons, ligaments, bones and skin.
Type II is primarily located in cartilage, helping joints absorb impact during movement.
Type III supports muscles, blood vessels and internal organs and often works alongside Type I collagen.
Shot+ Collagen contains both type I, II and III collagen.
What does research say about collagen?
A growing number of clinical studies has investigated collagen supplementation in physically active individuals. Research suggests that hydrolysed collagen peptides support the body’s natural collagen synthesis, particularly when combined with resistance exercise or tendon-loading programmes.
Research has also examined collagen’s potential role in supporting tendon health, joint comfort, cartilage maintenance, muscle recovery and skin elasticity. As one of the body´s primary structural proteins, collagen plays an essential rolw in supporting movement, strength and overall connective tissue.
Shot+ Collagen (Berries) combines a high-dose liquid formulation with natural berry flavoring to support joint, cartilage, and skin longevity. Co-developed alongside Holger Rune to eliminate messy powders and clumping, this ready-to-drink formulation delivers an elite-level dose of structural proteins in a convenient, portable format built for active, on-the-go lifestyles.
Everyday Mobility: While traditional collagen supplements primarily provide basic beauty benefits from small doses aimed at skin elasticity alone, Holger Rune's Shot+ Collagen combines the absolute highest quality hydrolyzed collagen with hyaluronic acid, MSM, chondroitin, turmeric juice, and essential vitamins and minerals, designed in a practical, ready-to-drink 25 ml vial format for a complete performance routine focused on joint protection, structural mobility, and cartilage health, inspired by elite sports.
Structural Strength & Recovery: The base is a high-dose liquid formulation containing 12,000 mg of hydrolyzed collagen types 1, 2, and 3. It delivers an elite-level serving to support the structural tissues that must withstand constant everyday strain—including tendons, ligaments, and joints. In addition, the advanced blend includes Vitamin C to support normal collagen formation, Vitamin D3 and Magnesium for muscle function and fatigue reduction, and Selenium to protect cells against oxidative stress. The result is a unique, premium performance supplement developed for simple, daily use around heavy training schedules and constant travel, providing a delicious berry-flavored experience completely free from the hassle of traditional mixing or preparation.
Why do athletes use collagen?
Elite athletes place enormous stress on their connective tissues through training, competition and recovery.
Unlike muscle tissue, tendons and ligaments receive relatively limited blood supply and generally adapt more slowly. Supporting collagen turnover has therefore become an increasingly common part of many professional athletes’ daily routines.
Many sports nutrition experts recommend collagen approximately 30–60 minutes before tendon-loading exercise alongside vitamin C, based on emerging research investigating collagen synthesis.
Holger Rune x shot+ Collagen
Is developed with one clear objective: delivering highest quality collagen that fits the daily demands of elite performance. Featuring carefully selected hydrolysed collagen peptides and formulated to complement an active lifestyle, it reflects the same attention to quality, consistency and recovery that defines elite sport.
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body, making up around 30% of the body’s total protein. It provides structure and strength to tendons, ligaments, cartilage, bones, muscles and skin.
Collagen peptides, also known as hydrolysed collagen, are collagen proteins that have been broken down into smaller peptides. This makes them easy to dissolve and efficiently absorbed after consumption.
Different collagen types support different tissues.
- Type I supports skin, tendons, ligaments and bones.
- Type II is primarily found in cartilage.
- Type III supports muscles, blood vessels and connective tissue.
Shot + Collagen contains all 3, Type I, II and III. Most collagen supplements designed for active lifestyles primarily contain Type I collagen.
Research suggests that collagen supplementation, particularly when combined with vitamin C and appropriate exercise, may support the body’s natural collagen synthesis in tendons and ligaments. Several clinical studies have investigated collagen as part of tendon-loading rehabilitation programmes.
Collagen is a major structural component of cartilage. Clinical studies have examined collagen supplementation for supporting joint comfort and cartilage health, particularly in physically active individuals.
Numerous placebo-controlled studies have shown that collagen supplementation may improve skin hydration, elasticity and overall skin appearance by supporting the body’s natural collagen production.
Many sports nutrition professionals recommend consuming collagen approximately 30 to 60 minutes before exercise involving tendons or resistance training, often together with vitamin C.
Most clinical studies use between 5 and 20 grams of hydrolysed collagen peptides per day, depending on the intended purpose.
Yes. Collagen is widely used by professional athletes as part of a balanced nutrition strategy to support connective tissue exposed to repetitive training loads.
Collagen has been extensively studied and is generally considered safe for healthy adults when consumed as directed.