If you’re keeping up with beauty and skincare trends, What are some health benefits of ingesting marine collagen? Read on to see what the science says.
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body. It’s found in our tendons, ligaments, skin, muscles, bones, and blood vessels—and it plays a vital role in maintaining our overall structural integrity. Unfortunately, our bodies produce about 1% less collagen with each passing year, and we’re consuming far less of it from natural sources than we used to. This isn’t a recipe for good health—and is why dozens of food and supplement companies are beginning to make products that help you fill the void.* One of those being marine collagen.*
Much of the marine collagen sold today is derived from fish like cod or snapper, specifically the skin and scales of these fish. Once the collagen protein is removed, it’s broken down into smaller units of protein (or collagen peptides) through a process called hydrolysis (why you’ll also hear these referred to as hydrolyzed collagen). These smaller bits make it so marine collagen peptides easily dissolve in hot or cold liquids, which makes it great for adding to your morning coffee, smoothie, or oatmeal. And yes, it’s odorless and tasteless.
As with all sources of collagen, the body doesn’t simply absorb marine collagen whole and deliver it directly where it needs to go.* It breaks the collagen down into its individual amino acids, which are then absorbed and utilized by the body.* While it contains 18 amino acids, marine collagen is characterized by high levels of glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline. It’s important to note that marine collagen contains only eight out of the nine essential amino acids, so it’s not considered a complete protein.
The health benefits of consuming collagen:
1. Supports skin health.
2. Promotes quality sleep.
3. Promotes gut health.
4. Supports the effect of your workout.
5. Promotes bone strength.
6. Supports hair and nail growth.
Because marine collagen is typically derived from fish skin or scales, you should also consider where those fish came from—both for your health and the health of the environment. Ideally, you’ll seek out a marine collagen supplement from an established company that sources their collagen from sustainably caught fish (if they don’t call this out on their label, that’s typically a red flag). A number of marine collagen products have also been non-GMO-Project certified, which is typically another indicator of a good product.
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