Innovations for a life in motion

The CH-Alpha® product range

Promoting health – The CH-Alpha® product range

Being active and efficient throughout your life – GELITA Health solutions make this possible. As a subsidiary of GELITA AG, the world’s leading manufacturer of Bioactive Collagen Peptides®, we provide innovative products made in Germany, with top quality, proven expertise and excellent service. So utilize our solutions to promote your business.

Collagen – the body protein and basis of CH-Alpha®

Collagen is a major component of the human body. About 30% of our total body protein consists of collagen. It is crucial for mobile joints, stable bones, healthy muscles as well as strong ligaments and tendons. It is one of the primary structural proteins of connective tissues, and is abundant in blood vessels, intervertebral discs, the blood-brain barrier, the cornea, dentin and the intestinal wall – a vital component of our whole body.

Bioactive Collagen Peptides® stimulate collagen metabolism

The Bioactive Collagen Peptides® FORTIGEL®, which is the main active ingredient in our CH-Alpha® range is a composition of different peptides optimized for specific physiological benefits. The peptides are derived from a highly-controlled collagen production process and differ in physiological functionality. They are optimized to maximize the stimulation of the human cell types involved in collagen biosynthesis.

The effect of Collagen Peptides on increased extracellular matrix synthesis is based on two mechanisms:

The supply of typical collagen amino acids as valuable building blocks The stimulation of cell synthesis

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Bioactive Collagen Peptides®

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Specific and controlled enzymatic hydrolyisis

CH-Alpha®

Improving joint healthCH-Alpha® is a dietary supplement to benefit those suffering from joint health conditions. It contains FORTIGEL®, scientifically proven Bioactive Collagen Peptides®.

Collagen Peptides FORTIGEL®

Joint cartilage consists of 95% collagen and proteoglycans. The specific Collagen Peptides are proven to stimulate the production of these major components and to support regeneration of joint cartilage.

Noticeable improvement in cartilage tissue2

Change in the joint cartilage after 3 months (tissue section)

CH-Alpha® positively affects the quality of cartilage1

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Arthritic cartilage Healthy cartilage

Reduces cartilage density Indication of osteoarthritis

Cartilage density in the physiological rangeIndication of healthy cartilage

Development without CH-Alpha®

Development with CH-Alpha®

1 Tufts Medical Center Boston, OARSI Congress 20092 Oesser et al. (2007) Osteoarthritis Cartilage 15: C61-C62.94

Osteoarthritis patients confirm noticeable pain reduction3

Decrease in pain

Increase in mobility

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• Study conducted at the “Regio-Klinik” hospitals (Elmshorn, Pinneberg, Wedel)

• 50 osteoarthritis patients aged 50 – 70

• Duration: 1 CH-Alpha® PLUS drinking ampoule daily for 12 weeks

• Over 75% of doctors and patients rate osteoarthritis complaints as improved to radically improved

• More than 90% of doctors and patients rate the tolerability of CH-Alpha® PLUS as good to very good

CH-Alpha® PLUSGreater mobility, faster pain reduction

CH-Alpha® PLUS was developed for a broad target group: active individuals, athletes, overweight or elderly people suffering from joint health conditions. It contains the active ingredient FORTIGEL® plus a specific Rose hip extract (Cynosbati).

Collagen Peptides FORTIGEL®

Rose hip extract Anti-inflammatory potential of Rose hip extract Noticeable pain reduction through lower inflammation parameters

Vitamin C and Selenium Important nutrients for the collagen synthesis of cartilage tissue Protects body cells from free radicals

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CH-Alpha® SPORT was specially developed to promote the health and fitness of active people and athletes. It contains a tri-complex of FORTIGEL®, Magnesium and Silicic acid.

Collagen Peptides FORTIGEL®

Magnesium For normal muscle and bone function Improves athletic performance – even when there is no deficiency

Silicic acid Strengthens bones, cartilage, tendons and ligaments Improves the synthesis of collagen glycosaminoglycans and

mucopoly saccharides in connective tissue and bones

Vitamin C, Zinc and Pantothenic acid

FORTIGEL® shows pain reduction in athletes4

4 König et al. (2017) Appl. Physiol. Nutr. Metab

CH-Alpha® SPORTTri-Power for joints, ligaments and tendons

• Study at the University of Freiburg

• 160 young adults suffering from diagnosed activity-related knee joint pain

• Duration: 5 g FORTIGEL® or placebo daily for 12 weeks

• Statistically significant improvement in pain, stiffness and physical function after only 3 weeks

• A complete pain reduction was achieved in over 40% of all patients, and a positive effect was demons - trated in 70% of the participants

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CH-Alpha® OSTEO was specially developed to promote bone stability and flexibility. Osteoporosis becomes increasingly more prevalent among people aged 55+. CH-Alpha® OSTEO contains the active ingredient FORTIBONE® and combines the effects of Collagen, Calcium and Vitamin D in one single product.

Collagen Peptides FORTIBONE®

Calcium Important for bone stability Contributes to the mass, structure and strength of bones and teeth Inadequate Calcium intakes have been associated with a higher

risk of bone fracture (EFSA)

Vitamin D Ensures that calcium is absorbed easily and reaches the bone mass Prevents arterial calcification

CH-Alpha® OSTEOA strong contribution to bone health

Bone structure and the role of collagen in bones

Normal bone matrix Osteoporosis

• 70% inorganic minerals (mainly calcium-phosphate)

• 20% organic material, of which collagen type I is 95%

• 10% water

• Bone cells

Collagen is essential for bone flexibility and elasticity. Bone collagen provides the framework for calcium mineralization.

Innovations for a life in motion

The CH-Alpha® product range

An innovative range of dietary supplements to benefit different target groups

Contains Bioactive Collagen Peptides®, FORTIGEL® or FORTIBONE® as main active ingredient

Scientifically proven efficacy Natural and safe products, no known side effects

Exclusive distribution GELITA Health cooperates with national distribution partners Distributors are granted exclusive rights to market the CH-Alpha® range CH-Alpha® products are usually promoted to health professionals such as

doctors and pharmacists

Get in touch with the Collagen experts! GELITA Health GmbH Uferstr. 7, D-69412 Eberbach, Germany Phone: +49 (0) 6271 84-1600 Email: service@gelita-health.com www.gelita-health.com

CH-Alpha® Joint Gel Protects and cares for stressed joints

The CH-Alpha® range at a glance:

CH-Alpha® Joint Gel was specially developed to alleviate tension in stressed muscles and joints. It combines the nourishing effect of Collagen on the skin with a unique threefold complex of ginger, incense boswellia and arnica. The soothing and relaxing gel penetrates deeply into the muscle tissue skin where it stimulates recuperative blood flow. CH-Alpha® Joint Gel penetrates tissue quickly, it nourishes and cares for the skin and is non-greasy.

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