Marine collagen

Most people are surprised to learn that, after water, collagen is the second most plentiful substance in our bodies. Sadly, from our early twenties onwards, the body’s own natural production process of collagen declines (falling by 1.5% per year). This means by the time we’re 40 we are actually producing 25% less collagen.

This decline in collagen production can contribute to many of the symptoms we associate with aging, including achy joints, fine lines, thinning hair, digestion issues, and more.As the name suggests, marine collagen is sourced from fish. It comes from the parts of the fish that would usually be discarded during processing: scales and skin.The real magic happens when we take collagen internally, as opposed to externally.High quality collagen powders are hydrolyzed, meaning they are broken up into smaller peptides that are easier for our bodies to use. Because it consists of these smaller peptides, marine collagen has superior bioavailability Bioavailability refers to the body’s ability to actually use the collagen once you take it.Though from fish marine collagen is totally tasteless.Fish collagen is made up of mostly Type I collagen. It is the type of collagen that makes up 70% of our skin and is itself the most abundant collagen in the body.