ORGANIKA - Marine Collagen Powder - 250 Gram(s) - NPN: 80088405
Organika’s Marine Collagen powder contains 15 essential and non-essential amino acids to boost your overall health and mixes easily with your favourite food and drink. Marine Collagen is an excellent alternative to bovine-sourced collagen.
Collagen is the most abundant form of protein in our body, providing us with strength, elasticity, tone and structure. It acts like the ‘glue’ that holds the body together. We require it for healthy skin, connective tissues, muscles and bones. Internally, we have 27 different types of collagen. Type 1 Collagen, the most abundantly found collagen type in fish scales and skin, primarily goes towards the health of our hair, skin and nails.
Organika’s Marine Collagen powder is Canadian-sourced. Made from the scales of cod, pollock and haddock, wild caught in the North Atlantic, it is an excellent fish collagen option for pescatarians.
If collagen is so abundant, why would we need to supplement? As we age, our endogenous collagen formation naturally decreases. This can be up to 50% by the time we hit age 45. The more active we are, the more of these collagen peptides we need to heal after exercise and sport. Plus lifestyle choices that promote free radical damage like smoking, chronic stress and chemical exposure from our food, water, and personal care products can use up our collagen faster. All these losses can contribute to signs of premature aging, like fine lines and wrinkles, brittle nails, cellulite and dry skin, as well as joint and ligament issues like injuries, weakness and arthritis.
Collagen also has been shown to increase moisture within the body, like in our skin and joints. It is great for healing the digestive tract and reducing inflammation.
DIRECTIONS & USE
Mix 2 heaping tablespoons (~10g) of Marine Collagen powder in half cup or more of your favourite hot or cold beverage daily. Can also be added to smoothies, baking goods, and other recipes.
Joint Pain - Use for a minimum of 5 months to see beneficial effects.
CAUTIONS & NOTES
Consult a health care practitioner prior to fish collagen powder use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; or have liver or kidney disease or if you have been instructed to follow a low protein diet.
May cause mild gastrointestinal disturbances.
MEDICINAL INGREDIENT — EACH HEAPING TABLESPOON CONTAINS:
Hydrolyzed Collagen (Fish Scales) 5 g
AMINO ACID PROFILE:
Alanine 9.1% (455 mg)
Arginine 5.4% (270 mg)
Aspartic Acid 4.6% (230 mg)
Glycine 24.4% (1,220 mg)
Hydroxylysine 0.5% (25 mg)
Hydroxyproline 7.3% (365 mg)
Isoleucine 0.9% (45 mg)
Leucine 2.1% (105 mg)
Lysine 2.7% (135 mg)
Methionine 1.0% (50 mg)
Phenylalanine 1.4% (70 mg)
Proline 9.3% (465 mg)
Protein 90% (4,500 mg)
Serine 3.0% (150 mg)
Threonine 2.9% (145 mg)
Valine 1.9% (95 mg)
NON-MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS:
None.