Ingredients and Research

A nutritional solution developed for the modern lifestyle

The modern lifestyle, with its fast pace and often sedentary everyday life, affects our health and nutritional intake more than we may realize.

Many people experience a lack of time to prepare nutritious meals and are tempted by fast food and semi-finished products, which often lack essential nutrients.

At the same time, stress, poor sleep and lack of physical activity can lead to increased nutritional needs. This puts many at risk of imbalances in their nutrition, which can affect everything from energy, gut health, immune system and long-term health.

About our unique formulation

Our body is a complex set of interwoven systems and structures. This means that a holistic approach to the nutrition and health of the body is required.

Research and clinical studies show that nutrition is a complex web of interactions between multiple nutrients, other nutritional components, cells and its systems that produce interacting effects.

Relivo's basic idea is precisely synergistic and collaborative properties.

The formula takes aim at three main categories:

1. Internal structures of the body

2. Your tarhmhealth

3. Essential Micronutrients

To achieve these synergistic effects, Relivo contains collagen peptides, boswellia, MSM, rose hips, ginger, other herbal ingredients, algae, beta glucan from oats, lactobacilli, flavonoids, enzymes, vitamins and minerals in powder form.

Together, this results in a product that not only provides an important supplement of nutrition, but also provides support for health-promoting effects.

With Relivo, you get more than the sum of its individual parts — you get a thoughtfully developed formulation designed to easily support and improve your health, one day at a time.

The research behind a selection of the ingredients in Relivo

Collagen

Marine collagen type I is one of Relivo's main ingredients. Collagen is a protein that makes up about 25-35% of the entire body's proteins. It is also a group of vital macromolecules in various types of connective tissue in the skin, bones, teeth, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, eyes, blood vessels, intestines, vertebrae disks and also most other tissues/organs in the body.

There are currently 28 recognized collagen types of which type I (joints and ligaments) is one of the most important.

Collagen is important in the aging process, as it affects the structural, mechanical, organizational and tissue-building properties of the body. Collagen also interacts with cells and several families of receptors and regulates, among other things, proliferation, migration and differentiation and associated specific biological function.

Aging, stress, physical stress (e.g. sports injuries), and overweight contribute to an increased breakdown (catabolism) of various collagens in the body. Recent research has shown that collagen peptides can increase the formation (synthesis) of collagen in various tissues, e.g. joints, muscles and skin. In this way, the negative effect of degradation can be counteracted.

In addition to being a source of amino acids, collagen and collagen products have a direct a biological activity through their bioactive peptides. This constitutes the direct motive for using these in dietary and nutritional supplements.

The molecular weight of collagen peptides can range from 0.3 to 8 kDa. Low molecular weight peptides (< 3 kDa) are characterized by higher and better bioactivity compared to higher molecular weight. The molecular weight of Relivo's collagen peptides is < 3 kDa and comes from fish.

Several researchers have shown collagen hydrolyzate (high percentage of low molecular weight peptides) has a good uptake, distribution and effect in the body. Collagen peptides can promote joint and muscle health. The effect on the skin has also been well studied in a series of double-blind studies. Typical intake is 3,000-10,000 mg per day.

Relivo provides 6,400 mg of collagen peptides per serving per day.

References‍

Effectiveness of a Hydrolyzed Cartilage Matrix Supplement (2023). Read more.
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Oral intake of collagen peptide NS improves hydration, elasticity, desquamation, and wrinkling in human skin (2023). Read more.

Beetroot

Beetroot is a rich source of nitrate that, among other things, can promote normal cardiovascular health.

Another interesting aspect of beetroot powder is its impact on sports performance. Studies have shown that beetroot powder can increase endurance, reduce oxygen demand during exertion, and improve oxygen uptake by muscles.

This makes it a popular supplement among athletes, especially those who practice endurance sports.

Beetroot powder also has anti-inflammatory properties, thanks to its high content of antioxidants such as betalains. Antioxidants can help reduce inflammation in the body.

In addition, beetroot powder has been shown to have benefits for the digestive system. It is rich in fiber, which can support normal intestinal health and stimulate the metabolism and growth of probiotics.

Finally, beetroot powder is a good source of several important nutrients, including folate, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin C. These nutrients contribute to a host of bodily functions, from supporting the immune system to maintaining the normal health of the nervous system.

References

A review on bioactive compounds of beet with special emphasis on their beneficial effects on gut microbiota and gastrointestinal health (2020). Read more.

Boswellia serrata

Boswellia serrata (Indian incense tree) is a moderate to large deciduous tree (growing to a height of 4 m) found in India, northern Africa and the Middle East. Strips of Boswellia bark are peeled off, from which a rubbery resin (resin) is obtained.

Extracts of this resin have long been used in Ayurvedic tradition. Boswellia extract contains a number of different boswellic acids (terpenoids) as active ingredients. The most common are keto-boswellic acid, beta-boswellic acid and AKBA. Relivos boswellia extract contains at least 65% boswellic acids.

Boswellic acids have demonstrated specific anti-inflammatory properties in studies by inhibiting 5-lipoxygenase and regulation of NF-kB.

An Indian clinical trial (2003) gave 1000 mg/day boswellia extract (65% boswellic acids) for 8 weeks to 30 people with joint problems. The effect on both mobility and soreness was significantly better for boswellia compared to placebo.

The interesting thing about the study was that after 8 weeks they did a so-called cross-over, i.e. those who had previously received placebo now received boswellia for 8 weeks and vice versa. Again, the results show that boswellia gave significantly better results compared to placebo.

Boswellia extract has been successfully combined with collagen peptides in several studies.

Relivo's product contains 500 mg of boswellia extract per serving per day.

MSM

Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), is an organic sulfur-containing compound that occurs naturally in various fruits, vegetables, cereals and animals.

MSM is white, odorless, and contains 34% sulfur. MSM is found in cow's milk, coffee, tomatoes, tea, chard, corn, alpha alpha and horsetail.

Sulfur is an important nutrient in the body, mainly as a presence in amino acids and several vitamins, but also various coenzymes (e.g. Coenzyme A).

MSM is good because it helps build up skin, hair, connective tissue, muscles, cartilage, tendons, and skeleton in that it contains a substance needed to form collagen.

Test-tube studies have clearly shown that MSM has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Several clinical studies support that MSM can have a positive effect on joint problems (better mobility and less sore joints).

In a double-blind, placebo-controlled study (2006), MSM (6 g/day for 12 weeks) resulted in significant improvement in physical function and well-being in daily life in patients with knee joint problems (mobility and tenderness).

In 2011, a study was reported finding that patients with knee joint pain (poorer mobility and soreness) treated with 3.4 g/d MSM for 12 weeks showed significant improvements in function (joint mobility and soreness) compared to a placebo-controlled group.

In another controlled study (2017) over 12 weeks, MSM (1500 mg/day with or without glucosamine) produced significantly lower soreness and swelling indices compared to placebo.

A study, 2023, from Japan shows that 2000 mg MSM/day and 12 weeks is enough to provide significantly better joint health (better mobility and less soreness) and also improved well-being (quality of life).

Intake of MSM in various studies in humans has varied between 1.5-6g per day. The lower dose has been used when other active ingredients have also been included.

Relivo contains 1.5 g of MSM per day and is considered quite sufficient especially since there are several other active ingredients such as collagen peptides and boswellia extract.

Magnesium

Magnesium is an abundant mineral in the body. Magnesium is a cofactor in more than 300 enzyme systems that regulate various biochemical reactions in the body, including protein synthesis, muscle and nerve function, blood sugar control, and blood pressure regulation.

Magnesium is mainly found in legumes, leafy vegetables, whole grain products and meat, fish and seafood. We also get magnesium through the water we drink.

Magnesium is important for the building and functioning of teeth, bones and muscles.

Magnesium is also required for energy production, oxidative phosphorylation and glycolysis. It contributes to the structural development of bones and is required for the synthesis of DNA, RNA and the antioxidant glutathione.

Magnesium also plays an important role in the active transport of calcium and potassium ions across cell membranes, a process important for nerve impulse conduction, muscle contraction and normal heart rhythm.

Relivo's content of readily available magnesium covers 40% of the body's needs.

References: ‍

Magnesium and Human Health (2018). Read the study.

Magnesium in Aging and Health (2021). Read the study.

Rosehip

For decades, researchers have studied rose hips, with a particular interest in its ability to promote good joint health. This traditional use of rose hips, often associated with its rich vitamin C content, stretches way back in history.

Modern scientific studies have shown that rosehip powder not only has a psychological effect, but it can also help maintain joint mobility.

Other studies highlighted the health benefits of rosehip powder, especially its high content of antioxidants. An interesting study shows that rosehip powder has a comparable or better antioxidant capacity compared to other popular berries such as raspberries, blackcurrants and strawberries.

Antioxidants play a crucial role in defending the body against damage caused by free radicals. The rosehip powder is rich in vitamin C, which helps protect cells from oxidative stress.