Wild-Caught Marine Collagen

Wild-Caught Marine Collagen

Our Marine Collagen is derived from the skins of wild, deep-ocean fish such as cod, haddock and pollock from the North Atlantic and the West Pacific Ocean. The fish is 100% from wild fisheries. Wild-caught fish have no risk of exposure to antibiotics or hormones as occurs with farm-raised animals or fish.

Marine Collagen consists of Type I collagen peptides, which is the most abundant type in the human body and accounts for 80% of collagen in the skin. Type 1 collagen peptides are identical to those found in human skin and bones and also contain high amounts of amino acids to help support ligament, tendon, bone, skin and muscle repair. 

Skin Health and Ageing

Collagen is an essential scaffold protein that provides smoothness and suppleness to the skin. However the body’s natural production of this substance declines as we age. From early adulthood, collagen production declines by about 1.0% to 1.5% every year.

The intake of collagen peptides improves the health of skin cells by increasing collagen production and by inhibiting those enzymes that break down skin collagen. These effects improve suppleness and elasticity in the skin.

Our marine collagen has undergone clinical trials. The test was performed with 20 healthy women aged between 40 and 65. The product was taken orally once a day in a 5g dose over 5 weeks. The results showed an improvement of skin moisture by 74.53% after six weeks and by 115.90% after 12 weeks. Determination of the individual wrinkle depth carried out in 5 out of 20 subjects under clinical-dermatological control showed improvement of individual wrinkle depth by 23.57% after 12 weeks.

Our collagen is rich in the amino acids required to build keratin – the protein that makes up hair and nails. Proline, an amino acid found in high amounts in marine collagen peptides, is also the main component of keratin. 

Supports Active Lifestyles

Marine collagen is unique due to its high content of amino acids – glycine, proline and hydroxyproline. It is the combination of these amino acids, the length of the peptides and their formation of the actual protein that gives our collagen unique properties such as strength, flexibility and elasticity.

By increasing collagen production, you build a sturdy collagen structure in your body and strengthen connective tissues. The stronger these connective tissues are — joint cartilage, tendons, ligaments — the lower the risk of injuries.

The high amount of protein in our collagen also contributes to the growth and maintenance of muscle mass. It is also important in the maintenance of normal bones, thereby supporting an active lifestyle, even in old age.

Numerous studies have shown that a daily intake of 5g of collagen peptides helps to accelerate muscle function recovery and alleviate muscle soreness following strenuous 
physical exercise, while also leading to a significant reduction in activity-related 
knee joint pain in young, physically-active individuals.

Bioavailability

The marine collagen peptides are produced via mild enzymatic hydrolysis. A production process which is far gentler than the one necessary to obtain bovine or porcine peptides. Additionally, marine collagen is absorbed up to 1.5 times more efficiently* in the body than mammal collagen. Our collagen’s low molecular weight of 3 kDA means that there is faster uptake and transportation of collagen peptides to skin, bones and tendons for the synthesis of new collagen. 

*Sripriya, R. and Kumar, R. (2015) Food and Nutrition Sciences, Vol. 6, 1468-1478.

Sustainability

The raw material sources are by-products from the fish industry. The deep-sea cold water, wild-caught fish we use are from sustainable fishing stocks. Additionally, renewable energy sources are used, which contributes towards a zero-emission collagen peptide production, therefore a low carbon footprint.

Our marine collagen is unflavoured and has virtually no taste or smell so can easily be incorporated into your diet. 

Mix 1 scoop 10g into water, smoothies, coffee or your favourite beverage. Mix well and wait until the powder is completely dissolved. Drink and Enjoy!