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Dec 28, 2024;22 (1):

Changes in Tendon Thickness After Chondrovita FIT Supplementation in Elite Skaters: Findings from a Quasi-Experimental Study.

Silvana Giannini, Stefano Amatori, Mario Vetrano, Michela Battistelli, Annalisa Belli, Giorgia Simona Musicco, Marco Bruno Luigi Rocchi, Davide Sisti, Fabrizio Perroni
Author Information
  1. Silvana Giannini: Villa Stuart Sport Clinic-FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, 00136 Rome, Italy.
  2. Stefano Amatori: Department of Biomolecular Sciences, Section of Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, 61029 Urbino, Italy. ORCID
  3. Mario Vetrano: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Sant'Andrea Hospital, "Sapienza" University of Rome, 00189 Rome, Italy.
  4. Michela Battistelli: Department of Biomolecular Sciences, Section of Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, 61029 Urbino, Italy. ORCID
  5. Annalisa Belli: Department of Biomolecular Sciences, Service of Biostatistics, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, Piazza Rinascimento 7, 61029 Urbino, Italy. ORCID
  6. Giorgia Simona Musicco: Department of Biomolecular Sciences, Section of Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, 61029 Urbino, Italy.
  7. Marco Bruno Luigi Rocchi: Department of Biomolecular Sciences, Service of Biostatistics, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, Piazza Rinascimento 7, 61029 Urbino, Italy. ORCID
  8. Davide Sisti: Department of Biomolecular Sciences, Service of Biostatistics, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, Piazza Rinascimento 7, 61029 Urbino, Italy. ORCID
  9. Fabrizio Perroni: Department of Biomolecular Sciences, Section of Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, 61029 Urbino, Italy. ORCID
PMID: 39857478 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph22010024

Abstract

The use of dietary supplements is widespread in sports and fitness, with many products containing multiple ingredients. Among supplements often consumed to support musculotendinous health, collagen hydrolysate (CH) has gained popularity for its potential in improving joint comfort and function. This single-blind quasi-experimental study investigated the effects of a three-month oral supplementation with a specific CH-based product, Chondrovita FIT (Bone Srl, Rome, Italy), on tendon structure in elite Italian skaters. Eighteen male and female elite skaters (mean age: 21 ± 3 years) participated, receiving daily pre-workout (4500 mg CH) and post-workout (2500 mg CH) doses. Tendon structure in the patellar and peroneal tendons was assessed using ultrasound imaging at baseline and post-supplementation. Results showed a significant increase in tendon thickness in both the patellar and peroneal tendons after supplementation, although no changes were observed in the tendon cross-sectional area. These findings suggest that Chondrovita FIT supplementation may induce beneficial structural changes in tendons, potentially supporting tendon health and performance in high-load sports. However, further research is needed to confirm long-term effects and functional outcomes.

Keywords

athletes collagen hydrolysate injury prevention sports nutrition tendon thickness ultrasound assessment

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  1. N/A/Bone Srl

MeSH Term

Humans
Male
Dietary Supplements
Female
Young Adult
Tendons
Single-Blind Method
Skating
Adult
Ultrasonography
Adolescent
Collagen

Chemicals

Collagen
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