Crux Recover is a ready-to-use sports nutrition gel combining 15g hydrolysed collagen, 15g dual-source carbohydrates, leucine, tryptophan and vitamins C & E. It’s designed to provide fuel during training while supporting your recovery nutrition afterwards.

Recover can be taken during exercise or shortly afterwards. For longer or harder sessions, take it during training for carbohydrates alongside the collagen and recovery ingredients, or use it after your session as part of your recovery nutrition.

It’s a bit of both. Recover contains 15g of dual-source carbohydrates to provide energy, alongside 15g collagen and additional recovery-focused ingredients. It was designed to bridge the gap between traditional energy gels and recovery nutrition.

Yes. Recover is ready to consume straight from the sachet and can be taken during running, cycling, climbing, hiking, gym sessions and other activities. For longer endurance sessions, it can also be used alongside your usual carbohydrate fuelling strategy.

Collagen powder is typically mixed into a drink and mainly provides collagen protein. Recover combines 15g collagen with 15g dual-source carbohydrates, leucine, tryptophan and vitamins C & E in one portable, ready-to-use gel. No measuring, mixing or shaker required.

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body and is a major structural component of connective tissues such as tendons, ligaments, cartilage, skin and bone. Hydrolysed collagen is broken into smaller peptides, making it easy to dissolve and digest.

Collagen and whey are different proteins. Whey is a complete protein containing all essential amino acids and is commonly used for muscle protein synthesis. Collagen is rich in specific amino acids associated with connective tissue. If whey upsets your stomach, collagen may feel easier to tolerate for some people, but it should not be treated as a direct nutritional replacement for whey.

Collagen itself does not automatically cause weight gain. Like any food or supplement, weight gain depends mainly on your overall calorie intake compared with how much energy you use.

Yes. Natural collagen production gradually decreases with age, and factors such as UV exposure, smoking and poor diet can accelerate collagen breakdown. This is one reason collagen is commonly used as part of a broader nutrition strategy as people get older.

Carbohydrates are one of the body’s main fuel sources during exercise. Taking carbohydrates during longer or harder sessions can help maintain energy and performance, while consuming them afterwards helps replenish muscle glycogen used during training.

We use a 2:1 blend of glucose and fructose to provide two different carbohydrate sources in one gel. These sugars are absorbed through different pathways in the gut, which is why mixed carbohydrate sources are commonly used in sports nutrition, particularly during endurance exercise.

No. Crux Recover contains bovine collagen, so it is not suitable for vegans or vegetarians.

Yes. Crux Recover is gluten free.

Yes. Crux Recover is dairy free.

es. We can ship internationally, although delivery times and costs will vary depending on the destination. Any applicable customs charges or import duties are the responsibility of the customer.

UK orders are usually delivered within 2–4 working days after dispatch. International delivery times will vary depending on the destination.

If you have any questions about Crux Recover, your order or which option is right for you, get in touch through our contact page and we’ll be happy to help.