Collagen peptides are what remain after collagen protein has been broken down through hydrolysis. The process splits the long protein chains into shorter sequences — peptides — that the body absorbs more efficiently than intact collagen.
Your body produces collagen continuously. It is the most abundant structural protein in the human body, present in skin, bones, tendons, cartilage, and connective tissue. Production is highest in early adulthood and declines gradually from the mid-twenties onward. Collagen peptides do not replace this process. They provide the amino acid input, primarily glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline that the body uses to maintain it.
Type I is the relevant form.
There are more than twenty types of collagen. Type I is the most prevalent in the human body and the form most studied in relation to skin, hair, nails, and connective tissue. Marine collagen sourced from wild cold-water fish is predominantly Type I. Bovine collagen contains both Type I and Type III. The distinction matters if you are looking for specificity rather than a broad-spectrum supplement.
Hydrolysis is the mechanism.
Collagen in its native form is a large, tightly wound molecule. The body does not absorb it well in that state. Hydrolysis, using water and controlled enzymatic activity, breaks it into peptides small enough to pass through the intestinal wall and enter the bloodstream. The degree of hydrolysis determines bioavailability. Look for the term "hydrolysed" on the label. If it is not there, the absorption profile is different.
The source determines the type.
Marine collagen comes from fish skin and scales. Wild cold-water fish, particularly cod from the North Atlantic, yield a high-density Type I peptide with a smaller molecular weight than bovine alternatives, which some research suggests improves absorption rate. Farmed fish and wild fish are not the same source. The feed, environment, and fatty acid profile differ. For a single-ingredient supplement, source transparency is not a detail. It is the product.
Five grams is the studied dose.
Clinical research on collagen peptides consistently uses a daily dose in the range of 2.5 to 10 grams. Five grams, one serving of CYASEA Pure Marine Collagen, sits within this range. The effect is cumulative. Consistent daily intake over eight to twelve weeks is where measurable changes in skin moisture and elasticity have been observed in controlled studies. Shorter trials produce less consistent results.
It dissolves. It has no taste.
Hydrolysed marine collagen powder dissolves completely in any liquid, hot or cold. It does not gel, cloud, or alter flavour. This is a practical point, not a marketing one — it means the supplement integrates into an existing routine without adding to it.
One tablespoon. Any liquid. Every morning.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are collagen peptides made from?
Collagen peptides are produced by hydrolysing collagen protein — breaking it into shorter amino acid chains. The source material varies: marine collagen comes from fish, bovine from cattle. CYASEA uses 100% hydrolysed marine collagen (Type I) from wild North Atlantic cod.
Are collagen peptides the same as collagen powder?
Not always. Collagen powder may refer to native (non-hydrolysed) collagen or hydrolysed collagen peptides. Hydrolysed collagen peptides have a smaller molecular weight and a different absorption profile. Check the label for the word "hydrolysed."
How long does it take for collagen peptides to work?
Clinical studies on skin moisture and elasticity typically show measurable changes after eight weeks of consistent daily intake. Hair and nail changes tend to follow. Joint and connective tissue support requires longer — six months or more in some studies.
How much should I take per day?
The clinically studied range is 2.5 to 10 grams daily. Five grams, one serving, is a well-supported daily dose.
Does marine collagen dissolve in hot drinks?
Yes. Hydrolysed marine collagen peptides dissolve completely in both hot and cold liquids without altering taste or texture.
