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What is collagen?
Collagen is the most abundant protein (30% of the total amount of protein) in the human body. It makes up 80% of the skin and is a vital building block for skin, hair, nails, bones, ligaments and tendons. Thanks to collagen, we’re better able to move, bend and stretch. It helps our skin glow; hair shine, and nails stay strong. It prevents our skin from sagging, helps counteract bone loss, promote a healthy heart, and relieve joint pain. As we age, we produce less collagen, and it becomes harder for our bodies to replace it. By the time we reach our twenties, we begin to lose as much as 1% of the body’s natural collagen each year, and by the time we reach our fifties, we lose up to a third of it annually. That slowdown leads to external symptoms like loose skin and wrinkles, along with internal symptoms such as extended time for injuries to heal. This loss of skin elasticity leads to drier skin, more wrinkles, and problems related to the heart, skeleton, joints, and tendons.

What are the benefits of taking collagen supplements?
Studies have shown that the best way to increase collagen production is targeted nutrition, and taking a high-quality collagen supplement can play a major role in reaching that goal. The skin-plumping ingredient in the supplement improves skin elasticity, helps our skin rebuild and repair, and improves hair health. When it comes to the skin (and this includes your scalp) collagen is what provides its elasticity and helps it retain water to stay plump and hydrated, which can provide youth-boosting benefits all around. Studies have also linked collagen supplements to stronger hair and nails, concluding that collagen could stimulate hair growth in addition to helping keep hair thick and healthy. When the skin has more collagen, it’s healthier (this means it’s plumper, more elastic and has a healthier skin barrier) and if your scalp is healthier, your aging hair is likely to not thin quite so quickly. So, taking a collagen supplement has many benefits.

Why is the recommendation to take Collagen Boozt over 10 days?
Collagen Boozt is a daily supplement, carefully formulated to support your collagen needs. Our studies find that it takes approximately 10 days to start restoring lost collagen in the body and support natural collagen production. It’s perfectly okay to carry on taking the supplement daily once the 10 days are up, but due to the high concentration of the two key ingredients, you need to be careful not to consume other products with collagen and hyaluronic acid at the same time.

From what age is it recommended to use Collagen Boozt?
You can start taking the product from age 21. Remember, this is not intended to replace a balanced and varied diet, treat, cure or prevent any disease or medical condition. Always consult your doctor or other healthcare professional before starting a new health routine.

Why is Collagen Boozt MSC-certified and what is the difference between this label and Friend of the Sea?
We strongly believe that while maintaining balance in our body, we also have to respect the balance of the planet and its resources. Using sustainably sourced, natural ingredients is essential to our brand’s core values, and all sourcing of marine ingredients in our product range have been independently assessed and certified to the highest science-based standards for sustainable fishing.

Friend of the Sea (FOS) and the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) both follow highly rigorous certification processes and offer globally recognized sustainability standards for products that respect and protect the marine environment by supporting a balanced ocean ecosystem. We have been a certified member of FOS since 2018. This certificate has a strong focus on multiple sectors within the seafood industry, including fishmeal and fish oil products. The blue MSC eco-label is primarily focused on wild fisheries to ensure that the product is fully traceable and wild-caught, using fishing activities that do not deplete fish populations and meet rigorous sustainability standards with minimized environmental impact.

Is Collagen Boozt all-natural?
Collagen Boozt features a thoughtfully crafted blend of primarily natural ingredients, chosen with a dual focus on taste and quality. By incorporating the synthetic ingredients; ascorbic acid, biotin, zinc, copper and potassium sorbate, we are able to create a stable, safe, and highly bioavailable product within a small serving size.

Can I supplement with collagen if I’m a vegan?
Collagen supplements are made with collagen peptides typically derived from animal protein from sources like fish, cows, chickens and pigs, making them unsuitable for vegans. While there has been progress in creating vegan collagen using genetically modified yeast and bacteria, there is limited research on its effectiveness. Collagen boosters with ingredients like vitamin C, zinc, and plant-based proteins can support the body’s natural collagen production, but they may not provide the same concentrated results as animal-based collagen supplements.

Is the cherry flavor naturally derived and what are the implications for allergies to stone fruit?
Collagen Boozt is naturally flavored with black cherry. We wanted a flavor profile that is tolerable and appealing to many while masking the taste of the marine collagen peptides. Please consult your doctor or health care provider if you have any allergies to stone fruit.

Is it safe to take a collagen supplement when I’m pregnant?
Taking collagen supplements during pregnancy or while breastfeeding is generally considered safe, but it's essential to consult with your healthcare provider beforehand. Collagen is a natural protein found in the body, and supplementing it can offer benefits such as improved skin elasticity, reduced joint pain, and faster recovery from pregnancy-related tissue damage. However, there are no specific long-term studies on collagen supplementation during pregnancy or breastfeeding. There’s also a potential presence of heavy metals like mercury in marine collagen supplements. Collagen Boozt is MSC-certified, and the hydrolyzed marine collagen is sourced from traceable and sustainable wild-caught Arctic cod, pollock and haddock from the Norway region where the fisheries adhere to strict EU regulations to ensure the utmost purity of the fish oil, maintaining levels far below the established safety limits.

What types of collagen supplements are there?
Collagen supplements are available in a range of different formulations, as powders, capsules and in liquid form. The collagen is primarily sourced from animal parts of cows, chickens and fish. Bovine collagen is a naturally occurring protein found in the cartilage (connective tissue) of cows, buffalo and bison. Porcine collagen comes from the bones and skin of pigs. Marine collagen is a type 1 collagen where the peptides are sourced from the bones, skin and scales of fresh, saltwater fish, primarily wild-caught cod. Recently, scientists have also been able to develop vegan collagen from genetically modified yeast and bacteria.

Are all types of collagen created equal?
Only three types are the true influencers of firm, glowing skin and stronger, healthier-looking hair, and those are type I, II and III. Type I collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies (making up about 90% of our collagen) and it’s used to provide structure to our skin, tendons, ligaments and bones. Type II collagen is most abundant in cartilage and is known for cushioning joints/provide joint support. Type III collagen provides structure to connective tissues such as blood vessels/arteries, intestinal walls and skin, muscles, organs.

Which collagen is the best?
Collagen peptides from fish are the most bioavailable source available today, absorbed up to 1.5 times more efficiently into the body than bovine or porcine collagen. It is much like the collagen you already have in your body; the elastic substance that keeps skin taut and smooth. Additionally, marine collagen supports a more sustainable process for collagen extraction and has a reduced environmental impact. Like any collagen, marine collagen supports elasticity in your skin. But beyond just helping to smooth out wrinkles, it also adds hydration and makes skin healthier – and that means all your skin, including your scalp. When you use marine collagen for your scalp, it helps bolster the skin by adding moisture and protecting it from free radicals. Free radicals are toxins from the environment that can wreak havoc on your skin and hair. The collagen aids in keeping the scalp skin healthier, which stimulates hair growth in addition to helping keep hair thick and healthy as you age.

What does the term bioavailability mean?
The term refers to how much of the collagen you have digested can be absorbed into the bloodstream. Marine collagen from the skin and scales of fish undergoes hydrolysis, a clean, enzymatic process that involves breaking the collagen down to more digestible collagen peptides to maximize absorption, and consequently the effectiveness.

What are collagen peptides?
Collagen supplements are primarily made with collagen peptides (also known as hydrolyzed collagen). Unlike the collagen that our bodies naturally produce, collagen peptides are made from amino acids derived from animal protein, which facilitates their absorption into the bloodstream. The collagen has undergone hydrolysis, a clean, enzymatic process that involves breaking the collagen down to more digestible collagen peptides for maximum bioavailability, effectiveness and better absorption.

What is hyaluronic acid?
Hyaluronic acid is like collagen in that is a naturally occurring substance found in the body, in the fluid of the eyes and in connective tissues. Hyaluronic acid helps the appearance, hydration and structure of the skin, but just like collagen, our natural production of hyaluronic acid decreases as we age, leading to dryness and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. As a result, adding hyaluronic acid to your skincare routine has become increasingly popular to maintain moisture levels, retain water, keep our skin hydrated, plump, and supple. This hydrating effect also has positive health implications as dry, cracked skin can be less effective at resisting external irritants and contaminants.

Why should I take a supplement with both hyaluronic acid and collagen?
Collagen and hyaluronic acid are a powerful, dynamic duo to help improve skin health and overall well-being. The similar benefits make pairing the two in a supplement a game-changer for skin health and overall well-being. Both hyaluronic acid and collagen peptides have been proven to increase the hydration, elasticity and plumpness of the skin. By leveraging the hydrating and collagen-boosting properties of both compounds, you can effectively combat the signs of aging. While collagen is good for reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, hyaluronic acid is great for reducing blemishes and inflammation, meaning a combination of the two will give a better overall boost to the health of your skin.

Why should I choose a collagen supplement with pre- and postbiotics?
Prebiotics are a high-fiber food source that feeds the good, probiotic bacteria in our gut’s microflora. It stimulates the gut health properties of collagen and improves the skin barrier function. Postbiotics are the end-products produced when the probiotic bacteria consume prebiotic fibers. Postbiotics provide dual gut-skin benefits by promoting digestive health, skin hydration and moisture retention. Synbiotics is the term given to a supplement which contains both probiotics and prebiotics such as Collagen Boozt.

Why should a collagen supplement include vitamins?
Searching out collagen supplements with hyaluronic acid as well as additional vitamins and nutrients offer an incredible capacity for hydration, both in the skin and throughout the body. When comparing different collagen supplements, quite commonly they will also include additional vitamins or other health compounds. There are several reasons for this, depending on the product itself and its intended effects. In some cases, products are intended to stimulate the body’s natural collagen production, in which case the addition of certain elements will help the body either create or absorb the collagen required. Vitamin C, for example, helps the body to absorb collagen.