Recovering Right: The Role of Supplements in Sports Injury Recovery

Injuries are part of the game, whether you’re an endurance runner, strength athlete, or recreational sportsperson. From tendon strains to ligament tears and bone stress injuries, recovery requires more than just rest. It demands a comprehensive approach that includes physiotherapy, sleep, nutrition, and targeted supplementation.

At Unived, we believe in supporting the recovery process with scientifically validated, clean, vegan formulations. Below, we explore how specific Unived products can play a vital role in accelerating recovery, reducing inflammation, and restoring performance, all backed by scientific research.

1. Creatine Monohydrate: Rebuilding Muscle & Preventing Atrophy

Why it matters: During periods of immobilization or reduced activity, athletes can experience rapid muscle loss. Creatine is one of the few clinically validated supplements shown to preserve lean mass and accelerate strength recovery.

What the research says:

• Creatine supplementation mitigates muscle atrophy during immobilization and enhances strength and muscle mass gains during rehab【1】.

• It also improves intracellular energy availability, supporting high-intensity rehab sessions【2】.

Unived’s Creatine Monohydrate delivers 3g of pure micronised creatine per serving, ensuring safety, purity, and maximum muscle uptake.

2. Elite Endurance Protein: Complete Recovery Formula

Why it matters: Injury recovery increases the body’s protein demand for tissue regeneration, immune modulation, and inflammation control.

What the research says:

• Dietary protein plays a key role in maintaining nitrogen balance and promoting tissue healing during recovery【3】.

• Leucine-rich protein supports muscle protein synthesis, even in hypoactive states【4】.

Unived’s Elite Endurance Protein delivers:

• 30g of high-quality complete plant protein

• BCAAs & Glutamine for muscle repair

• Essential vitamins & minerals for recovery

• Electrolytes to support hydration and cellular repair

This all-in-one formula is tailored for endurance athletes needing post-injury nutrition with uncompromising quality.

3. Ovegha: Anti-Inflammatory Omega-3 DHA

Why it matters: Excessive or unresolved inflammation delays healing. Omega-3 DHA helps regulate inflammation and supports neurological and soft tissue recovery.

What the research says:

• DHA supplementation reduces post-exercise inflammation and oxidative stress【5】.

• It also supports neural membrane recovery, important after concussions or nerve injuries【6】.

Unived’s Ovegha is a 100% vegan algal DHA supplement, offering 500mg DHA per serving. It’s a clean, sustainable solution that delivers high-potency omega-3 benefits without fish oil.

4. Vegan Collagen Builder: Structural Tissue Support

Why it matters: Tendon, ligament, cartilage, and joint injuries require collagen synthesis for complete recovery. Collagen is the structural protein that rebuilds connective tissues.

What the research says:

• Supplementing with collagen precursors (like glycine, proline, lysine) along with cofactors like vitamin C and silica enhances collagen formation【7】【8】.

Unived’s Vegan Collagen Builder provides:

• Key amino acids for collagen synthesis

• Vitamin C, silica, and lysine as enzymatic cofactors

• Botanical extracts like sea buckthorn and bamboo for joint, skin, and tissue repair

It supports tissue remodeling without using animal-derived collagen.

5. Colox: Dual-Pathway Inflammation Support

Why it matters: Inflammation is a necessary part of healing, but prolonged or excessive inflammation impairs recovery. Athletes recovering from injury, especially soft tissue or joint trauma, benefit from targeted inflammation modulation.

What the research says:

• COX-2 and 5-LOX pathways are the two primary inflammatory routes in the body. Blocking both leads to better inflammation resolution without the side effects of NSAIDs【9】.

Unived’s Colox is a plant-based anti-inflammatory formula featuring:

• BCM-95® Curcumin (high-bioavailability)

• Boswellia serrata extract
  

Together, these block both COX-2 and 5-LOX pathways, supporting reduced swelling, joint stress, and connective tissue irritation.

6. CalDveg: Bone, Joint & Muscle Regeneration

Why it matters: Bone injuries, stress fractures, and joint issues require precise mineral support. Calcium alone is insufficient, it needs cofactors like vitamin D3, K2-7, magnesium, and boron to be effectively utilized.

What the research says:

• K2-7 directs calcium to bones while preventing arterial calcification【10】

• Magnesium, boron, and zinc enhance bone mineral density and collagen matrix formation【11】

Unived’s CalDveg includes:

• Algae-based calcium (highly bioavailable)

• Vegan D3 & K2-7

• Magnesium, boron, and zinc for bone and connective tissue recovery

It’s the ideal foundational formula for structural repair post-injury.

Integrating Science into Recovery

Supplements don’t replace rehab, sleep, or good nutrition, but they amplify the body’s natural healing processes when selected correctly.

Each product in the Unived recovery portfolio addresses a unique aspect of healing:

• Creatine for muscle restoration

• Elite Endurance Protein for systemic recovery

• Ovegha for inflammation and neural support

• Vegan Collagen Builder for connective tissue healing

• Colox for inflammation modulation

• CalDveg for bone and joint regeneration

For athletes committed to recovering the right way, and returning stronger, smart, science-backed supplementation is not optional. It’s essential.