What Is Marine Collagen Protein?
Collagens are types of proteins that can be found both inside as well as outside the body. Collagens have the unique ability to absorb tension and are required by cells in the body to retain their external structure. Collagens make up more than 35 percent of our body’s total protein content, and are found in different forms based on their localization and function. For example, type VIII collagen is found in the linings of blood vessels, while our skin contains mostly Type I and III. Does this Spark an idea?
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Degradation of Collagen Protein
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While the body makes its own collagen from the food we eat, degradation of this protein takes place at a higher rate from the skin due to several factors like aging, smoking, pollution, etc. As a result, you can see aging signs on your face in the form of visible lines occurring on your forehead and along the curves of the cheeks.
Marine Collagen Protein
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Some marine algae, along with codfish, are known to contain collagen protein in them. Collagen matter produced from marine organisms is collectively known as marine collagen protein. Marine collagen proteins are said to be abundant in the type III collagen. This type of collagen is present in our bodies during youth and gives our skin softness and bounce. With time, type III collagen goes through degradation and eventually gives way to a much harder type I collagen. This is the basic principle behind the formation of wrinkles.
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Polypeptides Technology
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The product of marine collagen known as marine collagen silantetrio cannot be administered onto the skin as such. This is because the skin pores are not big enough to let such a large molecule pass through its surface. As a result, a procedure known as polypeptides technology is used in order to successfully push the marine collagen product into the skin, which in turn enhances the ability of the skin to produce type III collagen.
Marine Collagen Protein for Skin Rejuvenation
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The polypeptides process also encourages the thickening of another type of protein fiber known as elastin in the facial tissues. Elastin, along with the collagen, reduces age lines while increasing the glow and freshness of your skin. Marine collagen protein, being a stimulant of type III collagen, encourages the renewal process of the skin by reducing muscle contractions responsible for a more or less permanent skin topography seen on aging skin.
Practical Use of Marine Collagen Protein
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Despite its significant role in “turning the clock back by a few years” in your looks, marine collagen application still is a relatively new technology. Companies are still perfecting the technology in order to see the practical efficiency of the product. It is best advised to be fully informed before you feel like trying out marine collagen protein for your body’s rejuvenation.
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Comments
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ElleEmme
Oct 06, 2010
I always wondered what polypeptides were ! ha ha Seriously, I used to use an external collagen product (still do, actually, by Prevage) but now I also drink a liquid collagen protein (AminoRip) which gave me better skin in 3 days flat. My ex drinks it too and says he no longer gets razor cuts, and he has no hip pain when he drinks 3 oz a day. I "think" you stop producing collagen before you turn 30, is that right? It's like a cruel joke, isn't it. The one thing we need to keep from aging, we stop producing before we even get old. I guess that's why we DO get old. Ugh. Thank God for modern science and the peeps who figure out how to help us fight aging! ;-) -LM