Marine Collagen Tripeptides with Morikol® for Skin and Joint Support*

Marine Collagen Tripeptides is a dietary supplement containing hydrolyzed type 1 marine collagen tripeptides, in the form of capsules.

Formulated with Morikol®, this marine collagen provides a concentrated source of collagen tripeptides and is part of our Skin Care category. It is designed to support skin hydration, elasticity and overall appearance, as well as joint comfort.*

Definition and Potential Benefits of Hydrolyzed Marine Collagen Tripeptides

What are collagen tripeptides?

Collagen is a structural protein naturally present in the body and an important component of tissues, particularly the skin, joints and bones.

When dietary collagen is consumed, it is broken down during digestion into amino acids and shorter peptides, including small quantities of collagen tripeptides (1).

These small peptides consist of three amino acids and commonly contain glycine, proline and hydroxyproline in different sequences, including Gly-Pro-Hyp (GPH).

Research indicates that certain collagen-derived peptides can be absorbed from the digestive tract and detected in the bloodstream following ingestion (2).

Marine Collagen Tripeptides provides highly hydrolyzed collagen with a high concentration of tripeptides, offering a convenient way to incorporate marine collagen into a daily wellness routine.*

What are the effects of collagen tripeptides on the skin and joints?

Collagen peptides have been studied for their role in supporting the normal structure and appearance of the skin and maintaining joint comfort.*

Morikol® marine collagen was evaluated in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study conducted over 12 weeks in 53 women aged between 40 and 60.

The study reported improvements in several parameters related to skin appearance and quality, including:

• improvements in skin hydration and roughness after 6 weeks of supplementation;*
• improvements in the appearance of crow’s feet and skin elasticity after 12 weeks of supplementation (3).*

Clinical study results for Morikol® marine collagen tripeptides and selected skin parameters (3).*

Collagen tripeptides have also been evaluated in human research examining parameters related to joint function and comfort. In one placebo-controlled study, daily supplementation for 10 weeks was associated with improvements in selected functional parameters of the knee and was well tolerated (4).*

How do these short peptides work in the body?

In addition to providing amino acids, collagen-derived peptides continue to be studied for their potential interactions with cells involved in the normal maintenance of connective tissues.*

Research has investigated interactions between specific collagen-derived peptides and:

• skin fibroblasts, cells involved in maintaining components of the skin’s extracellular matrix (5-6);
• chondrocytes, cells naturally present in cartilage (7).

These interactions continue to be investigated as part of research into the role of collagen-derived peptides in maintaining normal connective tissue structure and function.*

4 Potential Key Benefits of Marine Collagen Supplements in Capsules

Marine Collagen Tripeptides stands out for its 4 key characteristics:

1. Morikol® marine collagen supported by human clinical research: Morikol® has been evaluated in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study assessing skin hydration, elasticity, roughness and the appearance of wrinkles (3).*
2. A high concentration of collagen tripeptides: the formula is standardized to 25% tripeptides, including 15% glycine-based tripeptides and 3% Gly-Pro-Hyp (GPH), providing a consistent concentration of these short collagen-derived peptides.
3. A clinically studied 1,000 mg daily serving: Morikol® has been studied at a daily intake of 1,000 mg, allowing this amount to be provided in convenient capsule form.
4. Highly hydrolyzed type 1 marine collagen: Morikol® is hydrolyzed to an average molecular weight of approximately 1,500 daltons and contains a high proportion of short peptides. It is derived from marine sources and contains no bovine or porcine collagen.