Marine Collagen Powder
Marine collagen powder is collagen taken from fish, usually the skin and scales, and broken down into peptides so it dissolves in a drink.
Marine collagen powder: how it is made
Collagen is the main structural protein in animal connective tissue. Marine collagen is extracted from fish, most often the skin and scales left over from fish processing. It is then hydrolysed, meaning it is broken into short chains of amino acids called peptides. That is what lets a collagen powder dissolve in water with little taste.
Marine collagen on its own or in a blend
You can buy plain marine collagen, or a blend. Collagen Beauty Boost is a blend: 70% marine collagen peptides, which is 4.9 g in each 7 g serve, with vitamin C, zinc, hyaluronic acid and silica, flavoured with wild rosella and beetroot.
| In each 7 g serve | Amount |
|---|---|
| Marine collagen peptides | 4.9 g |
| Vitamin C | 72 mg (160% RDI) |
| Zinc | 5.1 mg (36% RDI) |
| Silica (from bamboo extract) | 90 mg |
| Hyaluronic acid | 33 mg |
| Also: beetroot powder, organic wild rosella (hibiscus), natural flavour, monk fruit extract |
Contains fish. Dairy free, gluten free, non GMO, no added sugar.
Allergens
Marine collagen comes from fish, so any marine collagen product should carry a fish allergen warning. Collagen Beauty Boost does. If you avoid fish, look at bovine collagen instead.
What we can say about it
Collagen has no approved health claim in Australian food law. The approved claims on Collagen Beauty Boost come from its vitamin C and zinc:
Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal hair and nails.
Each 7 g serve of Collagen Beauty Boost provides 72 mg of vitamin C (160% of the recommended dietary intake) and 5.1 mg of zinc (36% of the recommended dietary intake). Enjoy as part of a healthy diet that includes a variety of foods.