Did you know that as we age our body’s ability to produce new collagen declines and existing collagen begins to break down? The loss of collagen effects skin, joints, and bones. The decreased collagen may also lead to increased digestive problems, weakened immune systems, and increased risk of chronic illness.

Science has shown that collagen supplementation can protect against and reverse these effects. Marine collagen which is a type 1 collagen, is made of collagen peptides derived from fish and has the most efficient absorption of all collagen types. Marine collagen is sustainably sourced and environmentally friendly using the skin of deep sea wild-caught fish that would likely be discarded. 

 

1. Builds Bone Strength 

Studies have shown that marine collagen peptides help the absorption of calcium and other minerals that are essential for bone strength. 

 

2. Improves Skin, Hair and Nails

Increasing type 1 collagen levels can help your skin look firmer, increase smoothness, and help your skin cells keep renewing and repairing normally. Clinical trials have shown patients who supplement with marine collagen have a decrease in wrinkles and improved skin hydration and firmness.

 

3. Stabilizes Blood Sugar 

2016 study by the Alberta Diabetes Institute found consistently low levels of circulating glycine among people with type 2 diabetes. Thus, supplementing with marine collagen, which contains high amounts of glycine, may help balance blood sugar levels, which is especially important for diabetics.

 

4. Boosts Metabolism 

A boost in collagen may help improve metabolism by adding lean muscle mass to your frame and helping with the conversion of essential nutrients. 

 5. Improves Wound Healing and Reduces Scars – Supplementing with marine collagen can lead to faster and more complete healing of wounds. As the main component of the dermal matrix of the skin, collagen is necessary for the regeneration of skin after any skin injury or deformation, such as scars, rashes, and burns.

 

 6. Reduces Inflammation and Helps with Joint Pain 

With its gel-like, smooth structure that covers and holds our bones together, collagen allows us to glide and move without pain. Studies are showing that it helps your joints move more easily, reduces pain often associated with aging and even reduces the risk of joint deterioration.

 

 7. Brain Health 

Glycine makes up roughly 20% of the amino acids in collagen. Glycine can help to improve sleep and has inhibitory functions that take action against excessive excitation in the brain. This allows your mind to calm down and focus.

 

 8. Thyroid Boost

Collagen can help boost your thyroid hormone levels by simply balancing the other proteins in your body. collagen helps to boost your liver’s ability to convert thyroid hormone into active T3 thyroid hormone by lowering cortisol levels in your blood. 

 

9. Antibacterial Effects 

Recent research has discovered that peptide fragments contained within marine collagen have antibacterial properties. Specifically, collagencin, a peptide derived from collagen, has been found to inhibit the growth of infection and disease-causing bacteria.

 

10. Superior Protein Source for Weight Management

Collagen is a pure protein source that does not contain any carbs, sugar or fat. Daily intake of marine collagen may help to suppress appetite by keeping you feeling full longer and thus can help promote weight loss.

 

Our Nutraviva Marine Collagen can be mixed with water or added to your favourite smoothie or shake. Check out our delicious smoothie recipes here. 

Nutraviva Marine Collagen contains exceptionally high quality peptides derived from only the skin of wild caught cod found in the North Atlantic Ocean. Our Marine Collagen is halal certified, organic and GMO free and presents as possibly one of the most affordable marine collagen products on the market that has NOT been sourced from Asian waters, highly polluted fresh water or farmed fish.

Find out more about the benefits of Nutraviva Marine Collagen here. 

 

 Written by Bruno Rossitt, Founding CEO Nutraviva, BEd(PhysEd)