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Marine Collagen Peptides

Fish-derived collagen.

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Overview

Fish-derived collagen.

Natural sources
  • Endogenously produced or biosynthesized molecule
  • Standardized pharmaceutical- or food-grade supplement
  • Combined with cofactors that improve absorption or activity
Common forms
  • Capsule or softgel
  • Powder
  • Sublingual or buccal
  • Liposomal liquid

Mechanism of action

Hydrolyzed peptides absorbed as di/tripeptides.

Pathways
  • · Hydrolyzed peptides absorbed as di/tripeptides

Effects on the body

Supports
skin elasticity

Organ system effects

Skin

Marine Collagen Peptides supports collagen synthesis, antioxidant defense, or barrier function in skin and integumentary tissues.

Evidence-based benefits

Improves skin elasticity

Moderate evidence

Potential side effects

Common
  • · Fishy taste
Rare
    Serious

      Drug interactions

      Prescription medications (general)
      Always disclose Marine Collagen Peptides use to your prescriber — additive, antagonistic, or pharmacokinetic interactions are possible.
      minor

      Supplement interactions

      Pairs well with
      • Collagen peptides
        Provides amino acid substrate for connective tissue synthesis.
      • Vitamin C
        Required cofactor for collagen hydroxylation.
      Avoid combining with

      No specific avoidances listed.

      Dosing & bioavailability

      Typical dose
      5–10 g
      Best form
      Most evidence is based on the capsule or softgel form.
      Timing
      Consistent daily timing recommended; split larger doses if GI tolerance is a concern.
      With food?
      With a meal containing fat for fat-soluble compounds; otherwise either.

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      Scientific evidence8Show studies
      RCTNutrients · 2018

      Marine collagen for skin

      Kim DU, et al.

      64 women

      Key findings

      Improved hydration and elasticity at 12 weeks.

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

      PubMed: Marine Collagen Peptides — Improves skin elasticity

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

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