{"id":146536,"date":"2025-07-04T17:03:48","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T15:03:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/encanto.it\/uncategorized\/marine-collagen\/"},"modified":"2026-10-29T12:01:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T10:01:26","slug":"marine-collagen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/encanto.it\/en\/food-supplements\/protein\/marine-collagen\/","title":{"rendered":"Marine Collagen"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;4&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;568093&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text border_color=&#8221;accent&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;186625&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1751634771581{border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 4px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221; border_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Marine Collagen<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;189582&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Marine Collagen, hydrolyzed collagen (Collagen Peptides) obtained from raw materials of fish origin (fish skin and scales) such as collagen of other origin (bovine, porcine), is a structural protein that is essential for our body.<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">It represents the main component of the extracellular matrix in connective tissues and plays a crucial role in maintaining the structure, strength and integrity of skin, hair, nails, bone and cartilage. With advancing age, starting as early as 25-30 years of age, endogenous collagen production progressively decreases. This physiological process contributes to the appearance of wrinkles, loss of elasticity, and signs of aging.  <\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Marine Collagen and Hyaluronic Acid are widely used in Nutraceutical and Cosmetic products. Collagen provides the structure (the tissue\u2019s framework), while Hyaluronic Acid acts as a moisturizing \u201cfiller.\u201d <\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Marine Collagen is distinguished by its high Bioavailability and digestibility compared to other collagen sources due to its lighter molecular structure. It occurs as a fine, white or creamy white powder, soluble in water and with a neutral or slightly characteristic flavor. <\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_color=&#8221;color-jevc&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;174431&#8243; text_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #d02d24;\">Key Features<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>It is rich in type I collagen, the most abundant form in human skin, tendons, and bones.<\/li>\n<li>It is generally hydrolyzed (hydrolyzed collagen or collagen peptides) to facilitate intestinal absorption.<\/li>\n<li>It is also valued for its nonterrestrial origin, making it a viable alternative for those who avoid beef or pork products for religious, ethical or food safety reasons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"color: #d02d24;\">How collagen is formed<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Marine Collagen provides the building blocks for a protein that the body produces on its own. Synthesis begins with free Amino Acids: three are more important than the others \u2014 Glycine, which appears once every three residues along the chain, along with Proline and Lysine. <\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Amino Acids are first linked into long chains. On these chains, two key reactions convert part of the Proline into Hydroxyproline and part of the Lysine into Hydroxylysine: these reactions are carried out by Iron-dependent enzymes that use vitamin C as a cofactor. This is an essential step: it is Hydroxyproline that enables the stable bonds that hold the structure together\u2014a sort of \u201ccement\u201d for the molecule. In the absence of Vitamin C, these bonds do not form, and this is the mechanism underlying scurvy. Finally, the three chains coil into a triple helix\u2014procollagen\u2014the architectural framework that gives skin and tendons their strength.    <\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">This is the process that the Marine Collagen supplement acts upon: the Hydrolyzed Peptides do not accumulate as they are, but rather provide the substrate from which synthesis resumes, provided that the cofactor Vitamin C is available.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #d02d24;\">Key Benefits of Marine Collagen<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Support cell turnover and skin regeneration.<\/li>\n<li>Promote the synthesis of new collagen and other dermal matrix components (e.g., elastin, Hyaluronic Acid).<\/li>\n<li>Improve skin firmness, elasticity and hydration.<\/li>\n<li>Counteract visible signs of skin aging.<\/li>\n<li>Helping the well-being of joints, tendons and ligaments.<\/li>\n<li>Play a role in maintaining bone health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;637588&#8243;]<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>The benefits of Marine Collagen are supported by several clinical studies conducted on Marine Collagen Peptides, which showed significant improvements in dermal density, skin smoothness, and wrinkle depth reduction after 8-12 weeks of regular intake.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><em>We always remind you that it is important to consult a healthcare professional before starting any new supplement or treatment.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It represents the main component of the extracellular matrix in connective tissues and plays a crucial role in maintaining the structure, strength and integrity of skin, hair, nails, bone and cartilage. With advancing age, starting as early as 25-30 years of age, endogenous collagen production progressively decreases. 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