All You Need To Know About Marine Collagen

Collagen is everywhere nowadays, but how do you know which is the most effective and choose the right one for you? Do you choose Bovine or Marine collagen? Is one better than the other? The answer depends on who you are.

Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body, and it gives skin, bones, tendons, and cartilage their structure. As we age, our body’s natural production slows down. We lose flexibility, our bone density decreases, and our skin loses elasticity.

Adding powdered collagen into our diets helps in the following areas:

• Improves wound healing and tissue regeneration.
• Mitigates signs of skin aging by improving elasticity and hydration.
• Reduces hair loss. MC promotes hair growth and decreases hair shedding.
• Increases bone density by improving bone formation and decreases degradation.
• Decreases joint pain by the anabolic effect on cartilage.

Collagen powders are typically from bovine connective tissue. But what if you are living a pescatarian, green lifestyle or want to avoid bovine powder for religious reasons?

That’s where Marine Collagen comes into play which is made from fish skin and scales.

Many people prefer this type of collagen because it is easier to take for religious purposes, has fewer issues like mad cow disease, and is better for the environment. For years, fish skin and scales were perceived as waste, but this “waste” is used to make marine collagen. This makes it more sustainable as you are using the whole animal.

Beyond ethical, environmental, and religious reasons, it also happens to offer greater health benefits. It is usually hydrolyzed or partially broken down for better digestion, it’s bioavailable, which means it’s easier to assimilate and absorbs into the system easier, as well. Collagen is an excellent source of additional protein, however, do not use it as a meal alternative or a reason to skip a meal. Instead, try incorporating it into your diet.

Marine collagen is generally well-tolerated in our digestive system, but it can cause a sense of fullness and heartburn, and should not be used if you are allergic to fish or shellfish.

So if you are searching for the right type of collagen, look NSF/USP/UL for 3rd party certifications, that avoid heavy metals & ensure it is from 100% fish.

Just remember, results take a while and people don’t notice much until 6 to 12 weeks. I always recommend adding a scoop or two to your coffee, matcha, or smoothies. One good indicator, which I always tell my patients, that the collagen is working is to look at your pedicure and see how fast it is growing out.

My personal preference for marine collagen is Agent Nature Holi Mane or Further Food’s Marine Collagen.

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