Introduction
Download Technical Data SheetFish collagen peptide, also known as marine collagen peptide, is a health ingredient made from fish and is made up of mostly type I collagen. Fish collagen peptide is characterized by their specific amino acid composition, with a high concentration of glycine and proline. These amino acids have functional and nutritional properties regarding health, wellness and beauty.
Fig. 1 Fish collagen peptide
Fish collagen peptide has witnessed increased demand in nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals and pharmaceuticals. And fish collagen peptide market size exceeded USD 685 Million, in 2020 and is estimated to register over 5.5% CAGR between 2021 and 2027[1].
Extraction Procedure
The fish species that collagen peptides extracted from are mostly fresh tilapia and deep-sea cod. Fish collagen peptide we supplied is extracted from fresh tilapia fish scale and skin by enzymatic hydrolysis at low temperature and it is widely used in food, health care, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries. Tilapia skin is a byproduct that contains about 27.8% collagen and can be used for the extraction of collagen increasing the economic value of these industries.
The extraction methods of tilapia skin collagen include using hot water, the method of acid- alkali, enzyme treatment, etc. Our fish collagen peptide is extracted by enzyme treatment and the extraction procedure is showed in Figure 2.
Fig. 2 Fish collagen peptide extraction procedure
Effects of Fish Collagen Peptide
Fish collagen peptide is rich is two particular amino acids: glycine and proline. Considering glycine is vital to our DNA and RNA, and proline is foundational to the human body’s ability to naturally produce its own collagen, fish collagen peptide holds many significant functions for the body. Here are several benefits of fish collagen peptide:
- Make you look younger
While collagen production naturally declines as we age, slowly robbing us of that natural scaffolding that keeps our faces looking nice and plump. Collagen may help support this process.
Fig. 3 Collagen and age
Fish collagen peptide may decrease the amount of wrinkles and appearance of cellulite in our skin. In addition, supplementing with fish collagen may help improve skin hydration, firmness, smoothness, elasticity, and suppleness [2]. And as the low molecular, fish collagen peptide is consequently 1.5 times more easily digested, absorbed and distributed throughout the body than other sources [3].
- Promote bone strength
Collagen makes up 90% of the organic matrix of our bones. One of the most common signs of aging is the loss of bone
mass which can lead to osteoporosis.
It’s reported that fish collagen peptide exerts a positive effect on collagen synthesis, collagen quality and
matrix mineralization in an osteoblastic cell culture system, likely by upregulating the gene expression of the
respective collagen modifying enzymes. This suggests the potential utility of fish collagen peptide as a biomaterial
for bone healing and regeneration[4].
- Stabilize Blood Sugar
The glycine in fish collagen peptide may help stabilize blood sugar. Researchers have recently found evidence that low levels of glycine in the body may lead to insulin resistance which can lead to diabetes. Indeed, in a 2016 study conducted by the Alberta Diabetes Institute, people with type 2 diabetes have been found to have low levels of glycine in their bodies. Therefore, supplementing with glycine rich fish collagen peptide may help stabilize your blood sugar levels and prevent insulin resistance glycine.
Fig. 4 Control blood sugar by choosing right food
In addition to the above benefits, fish collagen peptide may i) reduce inflammation and fight bacteria, ii) support hair and nail growth, iii) help dermal healing by replenishing and creating new tissue, iv) support existing cartilage to improve joint pain.
Features of our product
Alfa Chemistry supplies fish collagen peptide with molecular weight less than 1000Dal (customizable). It has good properties as below and can be used in food, liquid dairy products, cosmetics, calcium supplements, medicine and health care products, etc.
- No additives, and chemical free production process.
- Odorless fishy smell and superior solubility.
- Small molecular weight (faster absorption).
- Clarity is not affected by pH and temperature.
- Low in viscosity even at high concentration.
- Natural products with no added color and odor.
- High thermal stability with wide range of pH application.
Alfa Chemistry supplies fish collagen peptide with molecular weight less than 2000Dal. Which can be used in food, health care, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries. You can access to technical data for detail information. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
References
- Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Potential of Fish Collagen Peptides Foster Innovation. Transparency Market Research. Feb 18, 2020.
- Sibilla S, Godfrey M, Brewer S, Budh-Raja A, Genovese L. An Overview of the Beneficial Effects of Hydrolysed Collagen as a Nutraceutical on Skin Properties: Scientific Background and Clinical Studies. The Open Nutraceuticals Journal, 2015;8:29-42.
- Watanabe-Kamiyama M, Shimizu M, Kamiyama S, et al. Absorption and effectiveness of orally administered low molecular weight collagen hydrolysate in rats. J Agric Food Chem 2010; 58(2): 835-41.
- Shizuka Yamada, Hideaki Nagaoka, Masahiko Terajima, et al. Effects of fish collagen peptides on collagen post-translational modifications and mineralization in an osteoblastic cell culture system. Dent Mater J. 2013; 32(1): 88–95.
