Marine collagenMarine collagen is the main ingredient in this dietary supplement (400 mg per capsule) and is obtained from marine sources, widely considered to be the highest quality and most bioavailable source of collagen. In fact, fish collagen is absorbed up to 1.5 times more efficiently in the body and has a higher bioavailability than bovine or porcine collagen. Because it is absorbed more efficiently and enters the bloodstream more quickly, it is considered the best source of collagen for health purposes.
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 is a type I collagenwhich is the most abundant collagen in the human body. Type I is best known for providing the basis for beautiful skin, connective tissue and strong bones.
Fish collagen peptides have very specific amino acid compositions with high concentrations of glycine, hydroxyproline and proline. When fish collagen is ingested, hydroxyproline peptides are not completely digested into free amino acids and can be detected in the blood. These hydroxyproline peptides stimulate skin, joint and bone cells, leading to collagen synthesis through cell activation and growth.
Marine collagen is a fibrous protein extracted from the scales, skin, bones and fins of freshwater and saltwater fish. Since these parts are considered waste during fish processing, using them to create other products helps to reduce environmental pollution.

Slows the effects of ageing
Marine collagen has antioxidant properties that have been used in skincare products to prevent or even repair damage caused by the environment.

Promotes bone growth

Wound healing
The ability of a wound to heal (and the speed at which this happens) ultimately depends on the presence of collagen, which is essential for wound healing as it helps the body to form new tissue. Type I collagen is the most abundant structural component of the dermal matrix, so having more type I collagen in your body could help wounds heal faster.
Previously thought to be merely structural supports, we now know that collagen and collagen-derived fragments control numerous functions, including cell shape and differentiation, cell migration and the synthesis of a number of important proteins. Collagen also plays an essential role in all phases of wound healing: haemostasis, inflammation, proliferation and remodelling.

Antibacterial properties
Research in Canada published in 2016 revealed that fish collagen contains another impressive component, fish collagen peptide, which is an antibacterial. This recent study found that collagen completely inhibited the growth of Staphylococcus aureus, more commonly known as staph or staph infection.

The ingredients in the anti-ageing formula Naturopharma

Granada: Native to Iran, the Himalayas and northern India, the pomegranate is rich in vitamins A, C, E and iron, and is often referred to as the "fruit panacea" because of its many health benefits. It is an important traditional remedy in many ancient systems of medicine; in Ayurvedic medicine, for example, the rind of the fruit is used to treat diarrhoea, dysentery and intestinal parasites.
We now know that the rind contains ellagitannins, which are antibacterial, antiviral, antiparasitic, anti-inflammatory and astringent. The medicinal applications of pomegranates, known since ancient times, are now validated by empirical evidence gleaned from scientific investigations.
In recent years, a number of studies have surfaced describing the therapeutic uses of pomegranate in areas such as rheumatology and cardiology. For example, the anti-inflammatory properties of pomegranate polyphenols have been shown to offer protection against atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease.
Many cosmetic preparations also contain pomegranate polyphenols, which have been shown to protect the skin from the harmful effects of the sun and promote collagen production.

Vitamin C: Vitamin C helps to maintain the normal functioning of the immune system. It also contributes to the normal formation of collagen for the normal functioning of blood vessels, bones, cartilage, gums, skin and teeth, normal energy production, metabolism, normal functioning of the nervous system, normal psychological function, protection of cells against oxidation, stress, reducing fatigue and exhaustion, regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E and increases the absorption of iron.

Hyaluronic acid: Hyaluronic acid is a glycosaminoglycan, which is a polysaccharide (essentially a very large sugar). It occurs naturally in our body's connective tissue, 50 per cent of which is found in our skin. It is one of the major components of our extracellular matrix (the framework in which our skin cells are found) and it also plays an important role in moisture retention, as a single molecule can contain up to 1000 times its weight in water. Skin cells naturally produce hyaluronic acid to maintain moisture levels. However, factors such as the ageing process, diet and environmental aggressors can lead to a drop in these levels. This can lead to sensitivity, dullness, fine lines and uneven tone and texture.

Vitamin B3 (niacin): Vitamin B3 contributes to normal psychological function, normal energy metabolism, normal functioning of the nervous system, maintenance of normal mucous membranes, maintenance of normal skin and reduction of fatigue and exhaustion.

Grapefruit seeds: Grapefruit seeds contain highly potent phytochemicals and are known for their broad-spectrum antibacterial and antiparasitic properties. It supports the digestive and immune systems against infections and is used to treat dysbiosis and help maintain a balanced intestinal flora. Because it also promotes skin health and healing, it is sometimes used in body washes, lotions and creams, and as a healing additive for foot baths.

Rosemary leaf: As a powerful antioxidant, the nutrients in rosemary leaf can help protect skin cells from damage often caused by the sun and free radicals. It also has anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and skin toning properties.

Pine bark: Pine bark is one of nature's super antioxidants. It is rich in oligomeric proanthocyanidin compounds (OPCs), the same active ingredient that can be found in grape seeds, peanut skins and witch hazel bark. While the OPCs in pine bark are primarily known for their antioxidant benefits, these compounds also have antibacterial, antiviral, anti-ageing, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties.

Silica: Silica, made up of the most common elements on earth - silicon (Si) and oxygen (O2) - is essential for the body to create and maintain collagen.
Many ageing problems are the direct result of the body's inability to maintain adequate collagen,
e.g. deterioration of joints, brittle bones, hardening of the arteries, dry skin, weakened teeth and gums, etc. When we are young, silica levels in the body are high, our bones and joints are flexible and our skin is supple and radiant.
As we age, silica levels decrease and without adequate tissue levels of silica, we show many signs of ageing.

Zinc: Zinc contributes to normal DNA synthesis, normal acid-base metabolism, normal carbohydrate metabolism, normal cognitive function, normal fertility and reproduction, normal macronutrient metabolism, normal fatty acid metabolism, normal vitamin A metabolism, normal protein synthesis, maintenance of normal bones, maintenance of normal hair, nails and skin, maintenance of normal levels of testosterone in the blood, maintenance of normal vision, normal functioning of the immune system, protection of cells against oxidative stress and it has a role in the process of cell division.

Copper: Copper is a chemical trace element and a key component in collagen production. Collagen-rich skin is generally firm, elastic and youthful-looking. As our bodies age, collagen formation slows down. This reduction in collagen formation manifests itself in wrinkles, sagging skin and a lack of elasticity.
This slowdown in collagen production is correlated with a decrease in the presence of 'GHK-cu copper peptides' in blood plasma as we age. Studies have shown that at the age of 20, GHK-cu copper peptides exist at a concentration of around 200 ng/mL in blood plasma (or 200 nanograms per millilitre). At the age of 60, this figure falls to around 80 ng/mL.
These peptides are small fragments of protein that bind to copper, present in trace amounts in all the body's cells. When these peptides are at work, they encourage blood vessel growth, help promote skin regeneration, stimulate collagen and boost antioxidant activities. Copper essentially acts as a transporter, transporting nourishing and repairing proteins to the skin. When the body does not have enough copper to do this job, the visible signs of ageing become more evident.

Astaxanthin: Astaxanthin is a carotenoid and a natural antioxidant with pink pigmentation. In terms of antioxidant capacity, astaxanthin is around 40 times more powerful than beta-carotene, 6,000 times more effective at eliminating free radicals than vitamin C and 550 times more 'active' than vitamin E and green tea, as demonstrated by clinical studies conducted by Dr Debasis Bagchi at Creighton University in the United States. This means that the skin is protected, in every layer of the dermis, from damage caused by the free radicals responsible for the ageing process. Astaxanthin also protects the skin from the sun's harmful UV rays, improves the skin's elasticity, helping it to remain plump and wrinkle-free, and stimulates collagen production.

Vitamin EVitamin E is a nutrient, an antioxidant and a highly beneficial ingredient for the skin, especially when combined with other antioxidants. Scientific studies show that it has very specific benefits for the skin:
- It protects the skin from environmental pollution
- It has a protective action against UV rays
- It has an anti-inflammatory action (which can help prevent the signs of premature ageing, as inflammatory skin conditions are a major cause of skin ageing).
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- It has excellent healing properties
- It improves and facilitates the penetration of other compounds into the skin and is itself well absorbed by human skin.

Biotin: Biotin contributes to normal energy metabolism, normal functioning of the nervous system, normal macronutrient metabolism, normal psychological function, normal hair and skin and good health.

SeleniumIt is found in soil, water and certain foods, and can play a major role in the health of our skin. Although it is better known as antioxidantThis essential mineral is made up of more than two dozen proteins that influence everything from skin health to reproduction, DNA production, thyroid function and immune response.
Selenium neutralises free radicals and other skin-damaging compounds before they cause wrinkles to appear. It is quite similar to vitamin E and works with the vitamin to protect cell membranes, the protective coating around cells. This makes selenium a key player when it comes to slowing the signs of ageing.
In fact, research has shown that it acts as a triple treatment, protecting against UV-induced cell damage, skin inflammation and pigmentation.