Norwegian Marine Collagen (Gadus morhua)
Quick answer: Norwegian Marine Collagen (Gadus morhua) is a skin support ingredient. Type I peptides that support skin elasticity, hydration and the strength of hair and nails. Stir 5-10g into coffee, tea or a smoothie once daily. Effects show after 6-8 weeks.
- Role
- Skin support
- Origin
- Wild-caught cod from the Lofoten archipelago, Norway.
- Form
- Cold-extracted Type I peptides · ~2 kDa average molecular weight
- Citations
- 3 peer-reviewed references
Origin
Wild-caught cod from the Lofoten archipelago, Norway.
Sourcing
From a small family fishery in Lofoten sustainably harvesting wild cold-water cod from the same fjord their grandparents fished. Collagen is cold-extracted from the scales, slower and more expensive than heat processing, but it preserves the peptide structure that makes the compound biologically active.
How it works
Type I marine peptides are smaller than bovine collagen and absorb faster. Once circulating, they signal fibroblasts to upregulate the body's own collagen and hyaluronic acid synthesis.
How to take it
Stir 5-10g into coffee, tea or a smoothie once daily. Effects show after 6-8 weeks.
Form & standardisation
Cold-extracted Type I peptides · ~2 kDa average molecular weight
Research
- Evans et al. 2021 · Nutrients, 8-week trial found measurably improved skin hydration and reduced joint discomfort scores at 10g/day.
- Proksch et al. 2014 · Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, Daily collagen peptides over 8 weeks improved skin elasticity in a placebo-controlled trial of 69 women.
- Bolke et al. 2019 · Nutrients, 12-week trial showed improved skin hydration, elasticity and roughness in 72 women aged 35+.
Frequently asked questions
What is Norwegian Marine Collagen?
Norwegian Marine Collagen (Gadus morhua) is a skin support ingredient. Type I peptides that support skin elasticity, hydration and the strength of hair and nails.
How does Norwegian Marine Collagen work?
Type I marine peptides are smaller than bovine collagen and absorb faster. Once circulating, they signal fibroblasts to upregulate the body's own collagen and hyaluronic acid synthesis.
How should I take Norwegian Marine Collagen?
Stir 5-10g into coffee, tea or a smoothie once daily. Effects show after 6-8 weeks.
Where is Clekina's Norwegian Marine Collagen sourced?
From a small family fishery in Lofoten sustainably harvesting wild cold-water cod from the same fjord their grandparents fished. Collagen is cold-extracted from the scales, slower and more expensive than heat processing, but it preserves the peptide structure that makes the compound biologically active.