Collagen is one of the most plentiful proteins in the human body and a key structural component in the connective tissues such as muscles, bone, skin, blood vessels, digestive tract, ligaments, and tendons. Our body produces less and less as we age, with the formation of collagen reducing 1% every year after the age of 20, and this deterioration increases significantly from the age of 40 onwards. Lower collagen levels in the body lead to negative effects such as loss of elasticity in the skin and weaker tendons.

Collagen is extracted from the connective tissues of animals. However, the molecules in animal tissue are too grand to be digested and absorbed by the human body and therefore, they need to be broken down (via hydrolysis) into collagen peptides.

The amino acid filaments are hydrolysed and broken down into single collagen peptides which is what we find in supplements. In this form, collagen is easily digested and highly bio-available. Studies have shown that over 90% collagen peptides are digested and available in the blood supply within an hour. Collagen peptides are therefore transported into the targeted tissues, such as skin, bones and cartilage, where they act as constituents of local cells and help to boost the production of new collagen fibres. Of course, this depends on your digestion and other individual factors.

Think of your skin as a sponge. If it traps water, it becomes plump and supple.

After 20 years, we produce about 1% less collagen every year – even less after the menopause. Less collagen means less elasticity and tone.

In most people’s diets, there is practically no collagen because the major sources of collagen come from foods that are now obsolete, such as bone broth and fish skin. Collagen supplements are easy to add because collagen is odourless and flavourless.

A collagen intake will give your the bricks your body needs and it has been scientifically demonstrated that a collagen supplement contributes to the formation of more collagen inside your body, together with elastin and hyaluronic acid, which means skin that is more supple, and better growth and consistency for nails and hair.

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No, collagen comes from animal sources and therefore, our Collagen Caviar is not vegan. Plant-based “collagen” powders are beginning to appear and these essentially imitate the same amino acids of collagen but to date, there are no studies to demonstrate their effectiveness.

The collagen used in our caviar is  100% hydrolysed type I and III, with a low molecular weight and it comes exclusively from grass-fed cows in Argentina, which are certified as being free from hormones and anabolic steroids.

Collagen caviar is made of fruit juices and 100% hydrolysed type I and III collagen.

Collagen is an element that is naturally found in the body, which is why there is no maximum dose, even if the most recent studies indicate that optimum collagen doses range from 1000mg up to 10000mg per day.

the product is made at a facility with ISO 9001 and GMP certification

The product is processed in Italy, using ingredients from European and non-European countries.

During the delicate period of pregnancy and breastfeeding, it is preferable not to take any products unless recommended by your physician.

Keep in a cool, dry place, well away from sources of light and heat. Once open, the product should be taken extemporaneously.