The Benefits Of Marine Collagen
A NEW 100% clean and certified sustainable
marine collagen powder that is designed to support
skin elasticity, hydration, collagen density and
protection deep within the skin.
A NEW 100% clean and certified sustainable marine collagen powder that is designed to support skin elasticity, hydration, collagen density and protection deep within the skin.
This unflavoured or berry-flavoured hydrolysed marine collagen supplement also contains Bioavailability Factors™—the digestive enzyme bromelain and our exclusive probiotic strain, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GUT5Y™—for enhanced absorption.
Everything You Need To Know About Marine Collagen
Collagen contains the essential amino acids that act as building blocks for healthy skin, teeth, bones, joints and connective tissue. It is integral to our overall well-being as it supports, strengthens and maintains our body's structures—right down to the tiniest of blood vessels. However, collagen levels decline with age due to reduced collagen synthesis.
After the age of 20, we start to produce 1 per cent less collagen each year, and as a result, our collagen and elastin fibres weaken and become thin and loose. The less collagen produced means we cannot restore these fibres, which eventually become dry and break.
Marine collagen supplements are growing in popularity to revitalise aging skin from the inside out. Rich in glycine, proline and hydroxyproline—the amino acids that help with collagen synthesis, marine collagen may be a key to inner wellness.
What Is Marine Collagen?
Marine Collagen is a highly absorbable and bioavailable form of collagen protein. As the name suggests, it is a type of “fish collagen”. Many marine collagen powders are processed to create collagen hydrolysate, which in simpler terms, means—the larger collagen molecule is broken down into collagen peptides (smaller particles), rendering it easier to digest and ready to use.
A notable benefit of marine collagen peptides is that it primarily consists of type I collagen—the most abundant collagen found in the human body. It is a vital component of our skin, teeth, bone, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and connective tissue. Marine collagen’s rise in the beauty industry is mainly due to its reputable skin regeneration benefits, which is why many have added this specialised form of collagen into their skincare regimes.
This increase in use and awareness has spurred interest in clinical studies on marine collagen’s relationship with anti-aging. A 2021 review of the safety and efficacy of hydrolysed marine collagen on skin health in women aged between 45 and 60 reported a significant reduction in wrinkles and an increase in elasticity, radiance and hydration.
Marine Vs Bovine Collagen Supplements: Which One Is Better?
Marine and bovine collagen are both valuable sources of collagen—enabling support to a wide range of dietary preferences. When taken consistently from high-quality products, both can be highly beneficial. However, it’s essential to understand the differences when choosing what may suit you.
Marine Collagen
Skincare, with a conscience, is synonymous with high-quality marine collagen supplements. Its popularity is not only due to the many skin health benefits, but it is also a people's choice for the sustainability factor.
Marine collagen is entirely sea-sourced from fish. It is usually extracted from the fish skin, scales or bones—all by-products of the fishing industry. Therefore, nothing goes to waste. What’s more, if your marine collagen supplements are MSC-certified, you have a guarantee that the environment and ocean remain unharmed and that sustainable fishery practices are applied. A Marine Stewardship Council certification means that the fish is only wild-caught from monitored fish stocks using non-destructive fishing machinery.
Bovine Collagen
A popular collagen supplement derived from the hides and bones of cattle. The impact of livestock products on the environment is widely known, contributing to 14.5% of all human-induced greenhouse gas emissions. Bovine is responsible for nearly half of those emissions. However, it can be a valuable addition with myriad health benefits. If bovine is your preferred choice, make sure you choose a product that is conscious of animal treatment and farming practices.
If we dig a little deeper, it is not only about which collagen sources might suit your lifestyle choices but also what types of collagen are found within these sources. Whilst both can support our internal and external structures, each has distinctive supportive roles.
Marine is abundant in type I collagen but also contains type II collagen. Type I collagen has a strong affinity with skin health, particularly the reduction of wrinkles and increasing skin moisture levels.
Bovine contains type I and III. This source of collagen supports elastic cartilage and maintains the health and structure of bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
MARINE COLLAGEN PEPTIDES
Exclusively and sustainably sourced in accordance with stringent Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standards, hydrolysed marine collagen contributes to skin elasticity and hydration, as well as helping to protect collagen deep within the skin.
GUT5Y™
DEEP COLLAGEN™ contains our exclusive probiotic strain, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GUT5Y™, which contributes to digestive wellbeing and skin health.
BROMELAIN
Derived from pineapple stems, this digestive enzyme helps to break down the complex collagen structure into simple amino acids, making the formula more bioavailable, or more easily absorbed by the body for optimum usage.
MARINE COLLAGEN PEPTIDES
Exclusively and sustainably sourced in accordance with stringent Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standards, hydrolysed marine collagen contributes to skin elasticity and hydration, as well as helping to protect collagen deep within the skin.
BIOAVAILABILITY FACTORS™
Derived from pineapple stems, this digestive enzyme bromelain helps to break down the complex collagen structure into simple amino acids, making the formula more bioavailable, or more easily absorbed by the body for optimum usage. Our exclusive probiotic strain, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GUT5Y™, contributes to digestive wellbeing and skin health.
Should You Take A Collagen Supplement? Here Are 5 Marine Collagen Benefits:
As we age and our collagen supplies begin to dwindle, introducing a marine collagen powder is a fantastic way to boost your daily intake.
So, could this be the anti-aging gem we’re looking for? With almost no known side effects and a slew of promising studies, it's highly possible. Let’s explore some of the many benefits of marine collagen.
1. It Can Support Skin Health
A powerhouse powder for the skin. It has been shown to reduce the signs of aging with promising results. Collagen is a hydrophilic molecule—which means it attracts water like bees to honey. A 2022 published review on the benefits of marine collagen demonstrated its ability to improve skin elasticity and reduce wrinkles through increased skin hydration.
When taken regularly, this essential nutrient acts as an antioxidant internally and externally, protecting us from free radical damage and firming, plumping and increasing the skin's overall radiance.
2. It’s A Good Source Of Protein For Pescatarians
Marine collagen contains a vast amino acid profile (including 18 different types), providing a valuable source of protein. However, it is not a complete protein as it only contains eight of the nine essential acids, so taken in conjunction with a healthy balanced diet rich in amino acids, vitamins and minerals, it is a brilliant way to improve your pescatarian diet.
3. It Can Improve Digestive Lining And Support Gut Health
Gut health is integral to our wellbeing. The gut supports our immunity, nervous system, brain health, and skin. Therefore maintaining a healthy digestive should be a top priority. One way to do this is the introduction of marine collagen—it will make your gut smile.
Marine collagen studies have shown a positive restoration to the endothelial lining of the digestive system, as it contains essential gut repairing and rebuilding aminos: glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline,
For a leaky gut, this is invaluable. Leaky gut is a common condition caused by increased intestinal permeability, which allows undigested food, bacteria, and toxins to pass into the bloodstream. Collagen can aid in reducing inflammation, repairing the lining, and restoring gut integrity.
4. It Has Beauty Benefits For Your Hair And Nails
Everyone wants to have healthy hair. So, why not add collagen to your routine? Consider collagen a building block, a precursor to life’s internal balance. And our hair health is no exception. Hair is almost entirely made up of keratin; our body requires specific amino acids to make this protein—some of which are found in collagen. In particular, proline, which is plentiful in marine collagen.
Collagen makes up 70 per cent of your dermis (the middle layer of your skin), which contains the root of each hair. Therefore, nourishing your body with collagen may help maintain a healthy dermis and prevent that dreaded hair thinning.
5. It Can Support Bone And Joint Health
Cellular structure and collagen go hand-in-hand. Supplementing with marine collagen has been shown to increase collagen synthesis, improve bone matrix and bone strength, and reduce joint pain.
As we get older, this can be a very welcome thing. As with our external skin aging, our bone health can also suffer. Clinical trials into the use of collagen in supporting bone and joint health have shown positive results for conditions such as osteoarthritis.
Collagen not only plumps our skin, but it plumps our bones as well. A combination of calcium, vitamin D, vitamin C and collagen could prevent a loss of bone mineral density and may preserve our muscular-skeletal system's longevity a bit longer.
Click here to browse all of The Beauty Chef collagen products.
HOW DO I TAKE DEEP COLLAGEN™?
Enjoy DEEP COLLAGEN™ as part of your daily inner beauty routine by mixing 1 ½ tsp into 150mL of water—up to three times daily.
WHERE DOES IT FIT INTO MY ROUTINE?
Our marine collagen powder is designed to be powerful on its own, but can also be enjoyed as part of your 3-Step Inner Beauty Solution and mixed with your Inner Beauty Essential, GLOW, and your chosen Boost product.
CAN I COMBINE COLLAGEN WITH DEEP COLLAGEN™?
As with all of The Beauty Chef’s products, both COLLAGEN Inner Beauty Boost and DEEP COLLAGEN™ Inner Beauty Support are designed to be enjoyed both individually—and in combination.
These two products work particularly well together as DEEP COLLAGEN™ supplies the body with bioavailable amino acids, while COLLAGEN activates collagen production and helps to protect against free radicals.
HOW DO I TAKE DEEP COLLAGEN™?
Enjoy DEEP COLLAGEN™ as part of your daily inner beauty routine by mixing 1 ½ tsp into 150mL of water—up to three times daily.
WHERE DOES IT FIT INTO MY ROUTINE?
Our marine collagen powder is designed to be powerful on its own, but can also be enjoyed as part of your 3-Step Inner Beauty Solution and mixed with your Inner Beauty Essential, GLOW, and your chosen Boost product.
CAN I COMBINE COLLAGEN WITH DEEP COLLAGEN™?
As with all of The Beauty Chef’s products, both COLLAGEN Inner Beauty Boost and DEEP COLLAGEN™ Inner Beauty Support are designed to be enjoyed both individually—and in combination.
These two products work particularly well together as DEEP COLLAGEN™ supplies the body with bioavailable amino acids, while COLLAGEN activates collagen production and helps to protect against free radicals.