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What is Collagen? and why Fish Collagen?

Collagen is a type of protein that's the most abundant structural protein in humans. A structural protein is one that makes up the structure or framework of your cells and tissues. There are 28 known types of collagen, with type I collagen accounting for 90% of the collagen in the human body. 

Fish collagen is particularly interesting because it enables manufacturers to address target groups who do not eat meat for nutritional, ethical, or religious reasons. 

What causes the loss of Collagen?

Aging is one of the factors that cause the decline of collagen production due to a lack of cell energy. These changes lead to signs of aging, such as wrinkles and dry, sagging skin. The decline of the integrity of the collagen in the skeletal system will lead to reductions in bone strength. 

Other factors such as diet and lifestyle are also part of the factors such as smoking, excessive alcohol intake, premature aging, and continuous exposure to sunlight. 

Is there a benefit taking Collagen orally?

Studies have shown that taking collagen supplements may offer several benefits.

❤️  Higher skin elasticity1

The first study with 69 women aged between 35 and 55 years revealed that VERISOL^® leads to significantly higher skin elasticity – up to 15 % – compared to placebo treatment. This effect could be measured after just 4 weeks of treatment and persisted after 8 weeks of oral VERISOL^® administration. Another 4 weeks after the last intake of the product, VERISOL^® application still showed higher skin elasticity levels than in the placebo-treated group.

¹ Oral Supplementation of Specific Collagen Peptides Has Beneficial Effects on Human Skin Physiology: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study
Proksch E., Segger D., Degwert J., Schunck M., Zague V., Oesser S. Skin Pharmacol Physiology, August 2013

❤️  Reduction of wrinkles²

The second study with more than 100 women aged between 45 and 65 years shows that the oral administration of VERISOL^® (2.5 g/day) significantly reduces wrinkles after 4 weeks and leads to a significantly higher skin procollagen concentration.

² Oral Intake of Specific Bioactive Collagen Peptides Reduces Skin Wrinkles and Increases Dermal Matrix Synthesis
Proksch E., Schunck M., Zague V., Segger D., Degwert J., Oesser S. Skin Pharmacol Physiology, December 2013

❤️  Improved skin surface structure and decrease in cellulite

About 85 % of the global female adult population is affected by cellulite (the orange peel appearance of skin). Cellulite is a beauty aspect, not a disease, but many women suffer from this beauty flaw. Cellulite is mainly caused by dermal matrix disturbances, in combination with excess subcutaneous fat, bulging into the dermis as well as excess interstitial fluid.

VERISOL^® supplementation has beneficial effects on the dermal extracellular matrix of the skin and can help to decrease cellulite. Contrary to current cellulite supplements that mainly address the aspects of excessive fat or microcirculation/drainage, VERISOL^® directly stimulates the extracellular matrix formation in the skin.

❤️  Significant decrease in cellulite score³

A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study with 105 women aged between 25 and 50 years shows that the daily oral intake of 2.5 g VERISOL^® significantly decreases the cellulite score. The effect was measured after 3 and 6 months of supplementation. VERISOL^® has a beneficial effect on the skin extracellular matrix and restores the normal structure of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue. VERISOL^® supplementation also reduced the waviness of the skin, with the first results visible after 3 months, but more pronounced after 6 months. With a daily dose of 2.5 g VERISOL^® the appearance of cellulite in women with a BMI < 25 was significantly reduced.

As part of the study, changes in the dermal density were investigated. The two ultrasound scans show side by side the skin of a participant in the placebo group compared to the skin of a participant from the VERISOL^® group. The increase in elastin and collagen is clearly visible.

³ JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL FOOD, J Med Food 00 (0) 2015, 1–9, DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2015.0022, Dietary Supplementation with Specific Collagen Peptides Has a Body Mass Index-Dependent Beneficial Effect on Cellulite Morphology
Michael Schunck, 1 Vivian Zague, 2 Steffen Oesser, 1 Ehrhardt Proksch, 3

❤️  Promoting growth and health of fingernails⁴

For many women, well-groomed fingernails are an inseparable part of an attractive appearance. But many women suffer from cracked or chipped nails as well as nail peeling and nail roughness. The Bioactive Collagen Peptides (BCP^®) VERISOL^® can help to improve the growth and health of fingernails.

The different positive effects of VERISOL^® are shown in a recent study. The study shows a decrease of cracked and/or chipped nails after 2 months of treatment, reaching a decrease of 42 % after 6 months. Compared to the control group, the nail growth speed is increasing. VERISOL^® led to a statistically significant improvement in nail growth after 3 months of treatment. At the same time, there’s a notable improvement in nail peeling and a clearly decreased nail edge irregularity. 80 % of the patients were completely satisfied and satisfied with VERISOL^® treatment. 75 % of the women perceive their nails as longer, and 71 % said their nails grew faster and became longer.

⁴ Hexsel D, Zague V, Schunck M, Siega C, Camozzato FO, Oesser S. Oral supplementation with specific bioactive collagen peptides improves nail growth and reduces symptoms of brittle nails. J Cosmet Dermatol.   2017;00:1–7.  https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.12393

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How long does it take for drinking collagen to work? 

6-12 weeks of regular intake