The present invention concerns a physiologically active composition which
contains an enzymatically hydrolysed collagen as the active component I
and at least one component of the non-vitamin type having anti-oxidative
and/or anti-inflammatory properties as the active component II. Collagen
of animal origin that is soluble in cold water comes into particular
consideration as component I and a fermentation broth or a plant extract
comes into particular consideration as component II. This composition
which is designed in particular as a food supplement or functional food
can be used to prevent inflammatory and/or degenerative symptoms in
particular with a chronic course such as for example arthritis and
arthroses or to successfully treat these symptoms. The claimed
composition can be used above all by professional, leisure and
recreational athletes who suffer in particular from strained joint
functions.