Hydrolyzed Marine Collagen Peptides (Unflavored)
$18.99
What is marine collagen?
Marine collagen is a form of collagen sourced from the bones, skin, fins, and scales of fresh or saltwater fish, jellyfish, sponges, sea urchins, octopus, squid, and prawn. According to the Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, marine-source collagen has advantages over a land animal source.
- Free of zoonosis such as BSE, TSE, and FMD
- High content of collagen
- Environment friendly
- Has lower body temperature than animals, thereby aiding in greater absorption
- Greater absorption due to low molecular weight.
- Less significant religious and ethical constraints
- Minor regulatory and quality control problems
- The presence of biological contaminants and toxins is almost negligible
- Low inflammatory response
- Less immunogenic
- Metabolically compatible
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About Product
When considering what supports the thriving human species, carefully looking at what nourishes our structural foundation is essential.
The foundation of the human structure is a perfect creation of bones, joints, ligaments, cartilage, tendons, and muscle.
These moving parts have been strategically placed to support one another to optimize movement, agility, and strength and to protect our anatomy and physiology. In simple terms, it is support for optimally surviving and thriving. Unfortunately, as we age, these essential parts break down.
NATURAL OLIVE BRANCH believes the combination of tradition and science is a match made in heaven. These are the fundamental principles we use when searching far and wide for highly nourishing traditional food ingredients. Our goal is to provide customers with a product in its most versatile form, creating the potential for limitless applications.
Today we introduce what we believe to be an extraordinary food that when applied correctly, can support quality levels of nourishment; NATURAL OLIVE BRANCH Marine Collagen Powder.
In recent years, the products created and information surrounding collagen, bone marrow, gelatin, and peptides have returned to the public eye like a high-speed train.
These products and information have left a convoluted mess with much confusion about how to use these foods to support optimal health properly.
To untangle this web of disarray, it is vital to understand some crucial fundamental information about collagen.
What exactly is collagen?
Collagen is a protein the body produces that supports the structure and function of hair, skin, nails, cartilage, bones, blood vessels, and connective tissue.
It is the human body’s most abundant protein, representing 35% of its dry weight, comprised of 19 essential and nonessential amino acids, and composed of three chains wound into a tight helix, with each chain being 1400 amino acids long.
Collagen is primarily made up of the amino acids Glycine (33% of total collagen), hydroxyproline and proline (22% of total collagen), and glutamate (derived from its precursor glutamine and an essential precursor for proline).
Bones, marrow, and connective tissue contain all the necessary materials needed to keep the structural foundation of our body strong and healthy but also a litany of amino acids. Bone broth is one of the best natural sources of collagen. According to an article in the Journal of Gastroenterology, glutamate (Glu) is the primary gut energy source for each nutrient’s absorption and metabolism. Yet, only a trace amount of Glu reaches the general circulation.
While there are technically 28 types of collagen that differ based on molecular assembly, cell components added, and where the collagen is used in the body, there are five primary types.
- Type I makes up 90% of your body’s collagen and is densely packed to provide structure for your skin, bones, tendons, and ligaments.
- Type II is found in elastic cartilage, gives cartilage strength and elasticity, and provides joint support. It supports the binding process with the help of fibronectin (A glycoprotein that plays an essential role in tissue repair) and other collagens.
- Type III is a significant extracellular matrix component found in muscles, arteries, blood vessels, and organs. Specific to tissues with large portions of elastic fibers. Type III collagen also interacts with platelets in the blood clotting cascade and is an essential signaling molecule in wound healing.
- Type IV is the primary component of basement membranes (thin layers of the extracellular matrix that form supportive structures) found in layers of your skin, forming their backbone.
- Type V is a fibrillar collagen (essential for forming collagen fibers) of types I and III collagen, optimal for the formation and quality of tissue. Type V collagen contributes to the bone matric, corneal stroma, and interstitial matrix of muscles, liver, lungs, and placenta.
What is hydrolyzed collagen?
First, it is crucial to understand that hydrolyzed collagen may go by several other names, like collagen hydrolysate and collagen peptides. Next, all collagen, by definition, is technically hydrolyzed, but there are different levels to this process (partially and fully). For example, gelatin is partially hydrolyzed, and collagen peptides are fully hydrolyzed.
Finally, hydrolyzed collagen is, by definition, a denatured protein. Now, to correctly answer the question of what hydrolyzed collagen is, it is also essential to understand the hydrolyzation process. Hydrolyzed collagen is created through hydrolysis, a process where water molecules rupture the chemical bond. There are various methods to complete this process and produce hydrolyzed collagen.
The first can be observed by the thermal treatment of collagen above 40 degrees Celcius. Once the chains are separated, hydrolysis is carried out by the action of proteolytic enzymes resulting in hydrolyzed collagen or peptides. This end product has a low molecular weight, and its solubility and activity will vary based on the type of enzymes used in the process. The other kind of hydrolysis is through the use of hydrochloric or phosphoric acid or an alkaline method which all produce a high salt concentration in the final product. Hydrolyzed collagen is broken down into smaller protein chains, creating peptides for easier digestion and better absorption.
What is marine collagen?
Marine collagen is a form of collagen sourced from the bones, skin, fins, and scales of fresh or saltwater fish, jellyfish, sponges, sea urchins, octopus, squid, and prawn. According to the Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, marine-source collagen has advantages over a land animal source.
- Free of zoonosis such as BSE, TSE, and FMD
- High content of collagen
- Environment friendly
- Has lower body temperature than animals, thereby aiding in greater absorption
- Greater absorption due to low molecular weight.
- Less significant religious and ethical constraints
- Minor regulatory and quality control problems
- The presence of biological contaminants and toxins is almost negligible
- Low inflammatory response
- Less immunogenic
- Metabolically compatible
Type 1 collagen: The superstar of collagen from the sea
As mentioned above, type I collagen comprises 90% of your body’s collagen and is densely packed to provide structure for your skin, bones, tendons, and ligaments; this can be found in highly nourishing quantities in marine collagen. As a side note, type III collagen is another type of fibrillar collagen often associated with type I. Type III is thinner and present in high concentrations in the skin and blood vessels. While much more human research is needed, Marine collagen has been shown in preliminary research and some small clinical studies to support skin health.
In a clinical lab study, fish skin peptides were combined with skin-targeting antioxidants like coenzymeq10, grape-skin extract, luteolin, and selenium. They were given to volunteers for two months to examine how they affected the following.
- Skin properties (moisture, elasticity, sebum production, and biological age)
- Ultrasonic markers (epidermal/dermal thickness and acoustic density)
The markers were measured three times; Two months before treatment and before and after treatment. It was concluded that the supplement remarkably improved skin elasticity, sebum production, and dermal ultrasonic markers. It was also stated, “Metabolic data showed a significant increase of plasma hydroxyproline and ATP storage in erythrocytes.” Therefore, it was concluded “A combination of MCPs with skin-targeting AOs could be an effective and safe supplement to improve skin properties without risk of oxidative damage.”
In a paper titled Marine Collagen: A Promising Biomaterial for Wound Healing, Skin Anti-Aging, and Bone Regeneration reviewing in vitro and in vivo research on the effects of marine collagen, it is believed that marine collagen is a versatile compound and may show promise for supporting the healing of a wide range of skin injuries and a healthy aging process. This paper concluded the following.
- Marine collagen sources are more advantageous than collagen sourced from land animals.
- Marine collagen demonstrated its ability to support the re-epithelization, vascularization, fibroblast migration, and wound healing rates of skin.
- Marine collagen can have a potentially significant impact on the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis by possibly increasing bone density and mineral deposition.
Therefore, it is believed that there should be continued investigations of marine collagen.
Finally, a 12-week, triple-blind placebo study used to evaluate the efficacy of marine collagen on the skin health of women between the ages of 45 and 60 concluded the following. Fish collagen was safe, well tolerated, and supports its use for improving skin health.
Tradition over Research:
Bone broth has a very long and healthy tradition in various cultures, with family recipes passed down from generation to generation. While each family has little secret ingredients they put into the recipe, the base for all bone broths is very similar.
The type of bones used in each recipe (chicken, beef, fish, pork) will depend on culture and tradition. Chances were, when our parents or grandparents made these nourishing broths, they didn’t understand why using the parts and ingredients was essential. All they knew was the recipe passed down was powerful and effective, so they continued the tradition. While we know much, much is still to be learned about the potent constituents of these magical broths.
Many Asian countries are known for superior longevity(specifically Okanowa, a blue zone) based on their diet and lifestyle. Both fish and fish broth are staples in the Asian diet. While there is little research on aging-supportive qualities specific to fish broth, these traditions continue to live on.
Some research suggests that Marine Collagen may contain the following constituents:
Protein, amino acids, primarily collagen type l, with other collagen types
Suggested Use: Simply add 2 tablespoons (12g) of Marine Collagen to your favorite beverage or recipe, or mix with 6-8 ounces of water and stir until blended.
Mixing suggestion: Marine Collagen is very easy to use and dissolves quickly. Marine Collagen can be added to your favorite juice powder, coffee, or mixed with our Booster C and IMMU-C.
Ingredients: Hydrolyzed Wild Marine Collagen Peptides
Allergens: Fish (Cod)
Origin: Packaged with care in Florida, USA.
How to Maintain Optimum Freshness
- This product is packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness.
- Once opened, push the air out of the pouch before resealing it to preserve maximum potency.
- Keep your powder in a cool, dark, dry place.
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Weight | 7.05 oz |
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