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Marine Collagen
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At a glance
Marine Collagen is a supplement used for improving skin health, hair, nails, bones, joints, and ligaments. It increases skin hydration and firmness, reduces wrinkles, and strengthens nails.
Description
Marine fish collagen is a complex structural protein that helps maintain the strength and flexibility of skin, ligaments, joints, bones, muscles, tendons, blood vessels, gums, eyes, nails, and hair. It has high concentrations of glycine, hydroxyproline, and proline. When ingested, hydroxyproline peptides are not completely digested and can be detected in the blood, stimulating cells in the skin, joints, and bones to promote collagen synthesis.
Indications
- Improving skin health (reducing wrinkles, increasing hydration and firmness)
- Strengthening hair and nails
- Reducing nail brittleness
- Preventing hair thinning and promoting hair growth
- Strengthening bones, joints, and ligaments
- Improving joint mobility and reducing pain
- Antioxidant protection against UV damage
Therapeutic class
Specific Mineral Preparations
Pharmacological class
Protein Supplement
Pharmacology
Marine fish collagen contains high concentrations of glycine, hydroxyproline, and proline. After ingestion, hydroxyproline peptides are detected in the blood and stimulate cells in the skin, joints, and bones to promote collagen synthesis.
Mechanism of action
Improves skin, hair, nails, bone, and joint health.
Dosage
Adult Dose (Oral):
- 1-2 capsules daily, preferably with a meal
- Or as directed by the physician
Administration
- Swallow capsules whole
- Take at the same time each day
- Preferably take with food
Missed dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember; skip if it's almost time for next dose.
Side effects
Common Side Effects:
- Generally well tolerated
- No significant side effects observed at therapeutic dosage
Precautions & warnings
- Keep out of reach of children
- Keep away from direct sunlight
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component of this capsule
Drug interactions
No significant drug interactions known.
Food interactions
No food interactions known.
Use in pregnancy
Use in Pregnancy: Consult your doctor before use during pregnancy.
Use in lactation
Use in Lactation: Consult your doctor before use during lactation.
Pediatric use
Use in children as directed by physician.
Geriatric use
Safe for elderly; no special precautions needed.
Renal / hepatic impairment
No specific precautions for renal or hepatic impairment.
Overdose effects
No specific overdose information available.
Storage conditions
Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight; keep out of reach of children.
Chemical structure
Marine Collagen