The Solgar No 7 is a dietary supplement in phytocapsules, with seven different ingredients per capsule: 100mg vitamin C as Ester-C (L-ascorbic acid), 100mg extract of Boswellia serrata resin, 50mg turmeric root extract (Curcuma longa), 40mg UC-II cartilage titrated to provide 10mg total collagen, 35mg extract of white willow bark (Salix spp.), 35mg extract of ginger root (Zingiber officinale) and 27mg pepper complex with cayenne and Bioperine. The package contains 30 phytocapsules.
It is aimed at adults with physically demanding daily routines, people who exercise regularly and those who strain their joints due to their profession, and who want a complex formula with just one capsule a day.
Cartilage, the connective tissue that covers the articular surfaces, is largely composed of collagen. Collagen is not synthesized on its own: its formation requires enzymes that use vitamin C as a necessary cofactor. Without sufficient vitamin C, the hydroxylation of the amino acids proline and lysine, i.e. the step that gives the collagen molecule its stable triple helix, is not completed correctly.
Therefore, the approved claim is clear: vitamin C contributes to the normal formation of collagen for the normal function of cartilage and bones*. Here, vitamin C is present as Ester-C, i.e. L-ascorbic acid, a form that is not acidic like ascorbic acid and is often chosen by people with sensitive stomachs. The 100mg per capsule cover 125% of the reference intake.
According to the product presentation by Solgar itself, the company describes the following:
The above statements are attributed to the manufacturer. The UC-II collagen does not have an approved health claim from the EFSA, while the claims for the botanical ingredients of the formula, boswellia, turmeric, white willow, ginger and pepper, are under evaluation. The relevant references remain the subject of research.**
It suits adults who walk, run or lift weights daily and want coverage in vitamin C to support the normal formation of collagen, people who work standing or with manual tasks, as well as those who prefer one capsule a day instead of multiple formulations. It is suitable for vegetarians and is declared gluten-free, wheat-free, dairy-free and soy-free.
The product is a dietary supplement, does not replace a medical diagnosis and does not replace medication or the opinion of a treating physician for any joint condition.
Main ingredients per phytocapsule: Vitamin C (as Ester-C, L-ascorbic acid) 100mg (125% RDI), Extract Boswellia (resin) (Boswellia serrata, as 5-Loxin Advanced) 100mg, Extract turmeric root (Curcuma longa) (4:1, equivalent to 200mg root) 50mg, UC-II titrated cartilage (provides 10mg total collagen) 40mg, Extract white willow bark (Salix spp.) (5:1, equivalent to 175mg bark) 35mg, Extract ginger root (Zingiber officinale) (4:1, equivalent to 140mg root) 35mg, Pepper complex (Cayenne powder [Capsicum annuum], Bioperine [Piper nigrum]) 27mg.
Other ingredients: Phytocapsule shell (hydroxypropylmethylcellulose), bulking agents (maltodextrin, potassium chloride), anti-caking agents (magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide).
Free from: starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, dairy, soy, preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavors or colors.
Form: phytocapsules
Recommended dosage: Take 1 phytocapsule daily, preferably with a meal.
With one phytocapsule a day, the package of 30 pieces is sufficient for 30 days, i.e. one month of use. Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
Avoid the product if you are allergic to aspirin, as the white willow bark contains salicin. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are taking medication and especially anticoagulants, or if you are about to undergo surgery, consult your doctor before use. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
One phytocapsule daily, preferably with a meal.
It is titrated cartilage that provides undenatured type II collagen. Here the 40mg provide 10mg of total collagen. It does not have an approved health claim from the EFSA.
It is the form L-ascorbic acid, which is not acidic like ascorbic acid. The approved claims for vitamin C apply to both forms.
The pepper complex with Bioperine is included as a standardized component of the formula, along with cayenne powder.
No. The manufacturer recommends avoiding the product in case of aspirin allergy, due to the presence of salicin in the white willow bark.
The capsule is of plant origin, but the UC-II comes from animal cartilage, so the product is not vegan.
The 30 phytocapsules are sufficient for one month with the recommended dosage.
Here the collagen is just one of the seven ingredients and is accompanied by vitamin C with an approved role in collagen formation, as well as five herbal extracts.
* Health claims approved under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment or diagnosis of a human disease.
** Information on the herbal ingredients. The relevant health claims for botanicals are under evaluation by the EFSA.
Main ingredients per phytocapsule: Vitamin C (as Ester-C, L-ascorbic acid) 100mg (125% RDI), Extract Boswellia (resin) (Boswellia serrata, as 5-Loxin Advanced) 100mg, Extract turmeric root (Curcuma longa) (4:1, equivalent to 200mg root) 50mg, UC-II titrated cartilage (provides 10mg total collagen) 40mg, Extract white willow bark (Salix spp.) (5:1, equivalent to 175mg bark) 35mg, Extract ginger root (Zingiber officinale) (4:1, equivalent to 140mg root) 35mg, Pepper complex (Cayenne powder [Capsicum annuum], Bioperine [Piper nigrum]) 27mg.
Other ingredients: Phytocapsule shell (hydroxypropylmethylcellulose), bulking agents (maltodextrin, potassium chloride), anti-caking agents (magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide).
Free from: starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, dairy, soy, preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavors or colors.
Form: phytocapsules
Recommended dosage: Take 1 phytocapsule daily, preferably with a meal.
With one phytocapsule a day, the package of 30 pieces is sufficient for 30 days. Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
Avoid the product if you are allergic to aspirin, as the white willow bark contains salicin. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are taking medication and especially anticoagulants, or if you are about to undergo surgery, consult your doctor before use. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
