U Perform

Meet U Perform

U Perform is the UK's No.1 Sports Collagen Brand; with a range of Informed Sport-certified collagen supplements designed to optimise daily recovery from exercise and injury, U Perform is rapidly becoming the recovery product of choice for triathletes.

Formulated by Olympian, sports scientist, and endurance specialist Professor Greg Whyte OBE and leading collagen expert James Greenwell, U Perform’s products draw on decades of cutting-edge research and experience to deliver maximum functionality and value for money.

Whether you're an elite athlete, competing age grouper, new to triathlon training, or simply looking to lead a more active lifestyle, let U Perform be YOUR PROVEN ADVANTAGE in the pool, on the trails, out on the roads, and on the running track.

But when they say YOUR PROVEN ADVANTAGE... what do they mean?

Our starting point for any product is research, clinical studies, scientific papers, facts, and evidence. The growing research evidence and proof show just how game-changing their products really are. ⁠Not only that, but they also ensure that the dosage and recommended serving for each of our products meets the scientifically backed claims - for optimal results and value for money.

What do they offer?

U Perform provides a unique range of science-backed and athlete-approved collagen supplements, designed from the ground up to optimise your recovery, optimise your performance, and most importantly, optimise your quality of life.

Each supplement is most optimised for a different area of the body to allow you to create a nutrition and supplement routine that is bespoke to you, your needs, and the demands of your training and active lifestyle.

They also offer these supplements via different delivery methods, such as a liquid gel, powder, or tablet.

Not only that, each of U Perform’s collagen supplements are Informed Sport certified and batch-tested for your assurance, making them the safer choice for triathletes in and out of competition.

Understanding Collagen Products

Active Collagen

Active Collagen is formulated with 2 Unique Bioactive Collagen Peptides® to support the health and function of your muscles & soft tissue while also contributing to healthy skin, hair & nails.

Active Whey & Collagen

Active Whey & Collagen is a world first in protein powder supplements. Formulated with a unique blend of Whey Protein and Bioactive Collagen Peptides® proven to contribute to the maintenance and development of lean muscle mass, speed up muscle recovery and improve muscle building and strength.

Active Sport Collagen

Active Sport Collagen is an evidence-backed formulation of specific Bioactive Collagen Peptides® proven to support the health and recovery of cartilage tissue. Active Sport Collagen is a convenient and cost-effective way to boost collagen levels and optimise joint health to support your active lifestyle.

Why we like working with U Perform

Uperform are industry-leaders and comes from an evidenced-based approach to its product. Their products are able to offer athletes an edge when reducing the impact of hard training and ageing. And for those athletes with injuries, their product is perfect to get themselves back to training.

Evidence-based Science

We only chose companies to work with who have evidence-based products. Marketing is less important than science. You can read U-perform’s white paper here and read all the publications linked to their collagen here.

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