Type II Marine Collagen Capsules with Vitamin C

It is the most abundant protein found in hair, bones, tendons, ligaments, eyes, discs and organs and gives our skin and joints strength and elasticity. It also holds all of our cells and tissues together and ensures the integrity, elasticity and regeneration of skin, cartilage and bones. It represents almost 30% of all human protein content. Without it, we’d literally fall apart! Find out more about collagen.

Collagen has been linked to helping so many health and well-being issues. We are just touching the tip of the iceberg in the following list: Repairing leaky gut Supporting the immune system Nourishing and restoring health and beauty to skin, hair and nails Assisting in the repair and maintenance of cartilage, joints and bones Improving cognitive function (read how it has helped this customer sleep better) Aiding muscle repair and recovery (find out how it helps this customer recover from DOMS) Assisting metabolism (find out how it helped this customer overcome gut problems) Expediting recuperation from illness, injury or exercise

Hydrolysation is basically just a fancy word for breaking down. It's the process our collagen goes through to break molecules down into smaller particles that are easier to digest and therefore easier for the body to absorb. Read more about the benefits of hydrolysed collagen .

The hydrolysis process mentioned above breaks down the proteins into smaller molecules called protein peptides. It is these peptides that are so bioavailable. This means you avoid the downsides often associated with eating meat/fish, like gut fermentation or ingesting nasty by-products. Unlike protein from whey or dairy products, this kind of protein actually heals the gut. In contrast, whey wrecks the gut and, unlike pea and hemp protein, collagen contains all of the amino acids (except for tryptophan).

The "science" states that the effects of collagen within the body typically take at least 8-12 weeks, so how come many people are reporting results faster? Well, the body is much smarter than science and it will either use the protein peptides for whatever it needs or it will break down the protein peptides into each of the amino acids and then use these amino acids for whatever it decides is necessary. So, even if you take collagen for skin, your body may actually end up using it for your skin, eyes, nails, hair, muscles, bones, cartilage, tendons, joints, gut, brain, inflammation or whatever else the body requires in that moment. So, when taking a supplement, whilst we may want to see a decrease in wrinkles or a reduction in pain or stronger nails or faster growing hair, we may not get that exact result. It is important to bear this in mind. If you don’t see results, it's unlikely that the product is not working, but more likely that the benefits are happening on the inside rather than the out. All that said, many people are reporting improvements in pain within days; growth of hair and nails within a week and some people are reporting hair re-growth within a month. Many people are reporting faster healing from injuries, enhanced performance in sports, a reduction in sensitivities to food or food allergies, improvement in mobility and better sleep and mental alertness. None of this has been backed by science because it’s all still so new, but hey - if it works, it works right? And it cannot be denied that it is working for hundreds of thousands of people globally. So, maybe science has missed a trick? It wouldn't be the first time, afterall!

We are all made of protein so all of our bodies need protein, but there may be certain situations where the body cannot use the protein effectively or an individual may react to such a pure form of protein. Sometimes, for genetic and lifestyle reasons, people cannot break down protein very well, even small protein peptides. In this instance, they may have to consider taking the enzyme Protease or healing the body first with other protocols such as meat stock, probiotics and fermented foods. At other times, people may just simply have an allergic reaction and experience mild reactions such as cramping or itchy skin. This is a protein and protein comes from food so, in the same way that some people cannot eat wheat or peanuts, some people may react to beef, fish, pork or chicken collagen. Once again, it is not necessarily an issue with the supplement, but rather a matter of that person's own personal physiology being unable to assimilate the proteins effectively. If you experience a reaction, you may want to switch types of supplement (eg from bovine to marine) or you may want to take a digestive enzyme. However, if you have any concerns, then just stop using the product and you should find any symptoms will go away. However, please always consult your GP or medical advisor if required.

As you now know, protein forms 20% of us humans. That makes protein, and therefore collagen, a staple rather than a supplement. So, the secret to success is consistency and persistence. Take a full serve (approximately 13 grams per day) every day, building up slowly at first to allow the body time to adjust to the purity of the protein. If you buy a high-quality supplement, then you can simply add this to any hot or cold food or drinks to suit your taste. Try in warm lemon water, tea, coffee, smoothies, yoghurt, porridge, soup, curry, bolognese, casseroles, dressings or baking. There's pretty much no recipe to which you can’t add it, whether sweet or savoury. Just play around with quantities and get creative and make sure you have plenty of Vitamin C in your diet, as this is a co-factor in the production of collagen within the body. We have plenty of amazing collagen-based recipes on our blog, so be sure to tantalise your tastebuds!

This is a protein from food and so, like beef or fish or chicken, it will generally have no contra-indications, unless you have a health condition or take medication which requires an avoidance of protein. That said, always consult your GP or medical adviser if you have any medical concerns or are pregnant or breastfeeding.

We recommend a 13 gram (13,000mg) serving of collagen per day, which is approximately two level tablespoons per day, depending on your spoon size. You can take this all at once, or spread it across meals and beverages throughout the day.

Fish produce collagen proteins mostly in their skin and scales. Edible Health sources our marine product exclusively from fish skins using a cutting-edge, solvent-free, alkaline manufacturing process. Read more about the benefits of marine collagen here.

The collagen ingredient of our products is Halal and Kosher certified. Please contact our team for evidence of certification that we will be happy to provide.