Connective Tissue Support for the Skin
Collagen Benefits and Background

Collagen makes up for most of the protein in the human body. It accounts for 70% of the protein in the skin and 90% of all connective tissue and organic bone mass. This long chain of amino acids occurs naturally in the human body, but with age the ability to produce collagen decreases, resulting in wrinkles and weakened joint cartilage.
 
Many protein-rich foods can help increase collagen levels in the body, providing the building blocks for healthier skin and connective tissue. Oily fish, eggs, bone broth and beans are good choices for protein-rich foods.
Marine collagen compared to other sources
Collagen can be obtained from many animal sources, such as the hides and bones of cows, pigs, chickens and fish. Depending on the source of the collagen, it may be called bovine collagen (cow), porcine collagen (pig), poultry collagen (chicken), or marine collagen (fish).
 
Marine collagen, which is derived from fish, is better for increasing total collagen levels in the body and improving the health of skin, hair, nails, bones and muscles because of its high type I collagen content. Type I collagen makes up 70% of our skin and is key to regenerating the skin and thus reversing the aging process. However, collagen from other sources, such as poultry (chicken), is rich in type collagen II, which makes up 50-60% of cartilage protein. It is associated with benefits for joint and cartilage health.
 
In addition, marine collagen has the lowest molecular weight of all collagens, which means it enters the bloodstream more easily and is absorbed more quickly. Compared to collagen from other sources, marine collagen can be absorbed 1.5 times more efficiently.
 
Naturebasics uses only high quality collagen derived from fish skin. It is produced by Copalis® from Northern France, which has 50 years of experience with fish protein hydrolysates.
 
The collagen is fully traceable and meets the highest quality standards. It is sustainably sourced from wild fish in the waters of the North Atlantic, mainly from cod, haddock, plaice and saithe as a standard by-product of existing fisheries.
 
The efficacy of this natural marine bioactive has been proven. The results of Copalis' three-month clinical study have shown that this marine collagen powder can improve hydration throughout the epidermis and reduce the visibility of aging by reducing the number of deep wrinkles and fine lines.
 

Uses of collagen

The main uses of collagen are to support skin health, improve skin hydration and reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Other benefits of collagen include hair and nail health, joint health, injury healing and healthy inflammation management.

Signs that you need collagen

The biosynthesis of collagen begins to decline by 1.5 percent each year after age 25, so by age 45, collagen production can decline by 30 percent.
The most noticeable signs of too little collagen include fine lines, wrinkles, dry skin and thin, brittle hair. There may also be joint discomfort and swelling.