Collagen is an essential building block within the human body. This protein is foundational in building our skin, bones and connective tissues. There are 3 main types of collagens in the body, types 1, 2 and 3. Type I collagen makes up 90% of your body’s collagen and is essentially used to provide structure to your skin. Lurky collagen peptide is rich in type 1 collagen, which helps new cells grow, replace dead skin cells and give strength and elasticity to your skin.

One key difference between collagen and collagen peptides (hydrolysed collagen) is that one is a broken-down form of the other. Collagen peptides are made by breaking animal collagen down through hydrolysis. So, while collagen is a complete protein, collagen peptides are fragments of that protein. 

Whole collagen is difficult for the body to digest or absorb, while collagen peptides are significantly more accessible to the body. When taking a whole collagen supplement, your body will only be able to use a small portion compared to a collagen peptide supplement. This difference in bioavailability is the driving force behind Lurky collagen peptides as a collagen alternative. Scientific research shows that the bioavailability of collagen peptide is 63.4% whereas collagen is only 49.6% (Wang et al., 2015) [1].

As we age, our collagen breaks down more quickly, and our body becomes less effective at producing more. (This is one of the contributing causes of aging skin.). Research studies show that the ability to replenish collagen naturally decreases by about 1.0%-1.5% per year after the mid-20s (Reilly & Lozano, 2021) [2]. Lurky collagen peptides as a collagen-based supplement have become a keystone in the management of the ageing process.

A publication in 2019 has explained that the efficiency of collagen peptides is hinged on their bioavailability and bioactivity (Kleinnijenhuis et al., 2019) [3]. Lurky marine collagen peptide satisfies these most important elements to deliver benefits to the end-user.

-Bioavailability

It refers to how accessible a nutrient is within the food. The more bioavailable a dietary supplement, the more efficiently it is absorbed into the bloodstream and triggers health benefits.

Native collagen type 1 can be extracted from different sources. Lurky choose our premium collagen source from marine fish, which marine collagen is absorbed up to 1.5 times more efficiently into the body which means it has superior bioavailability over bovine or porcine types. This is due to its smaller particle size compared to other types of collagens [4].

-Bioactivity

The term bioactivity refers to the ability of a small molecule to modulate a biological function of a target cell and/or tissue. A bioactive peptide is a small fragment of the protein. A peptide can exert a peculiar ‘biological activity’ once it has entered the bloodstream, acting on the target tissue. So, Lurky collagen in peptide form is considered more bioactive compared to whole collagen.

-Is collagen better as a powder, pill or liquid?

Supplements of collagen and collagen peptides can be found in powder, pill and liquid forms.
Collagen powders are the most effective format as they can offer significantly more collagen per serving than pills or liquid. In addition, powders are also highly versatile and can contain additional good-for-you ingredients. Based on this fact, Lurky has made our collagen peptide supplement in powder form aims to deliver more active ingredients inside your body.

We make our original formula with natural marine collagen combined with hyaluronic acid. HA and collagen complement and support each other perfectly to provide an inside-out solution to address the aging skin issue.

Our marine collagen peptides are extracted from Amazon River fish. Enzymes convert the collagen into a peptide powder below 1000 Daltons with a protein content of over 95%. With these high concentrations and small particle sizes of the marine collagen peptide, it transports more collagen content to the bloodstream and the skin easier and faster than conventional collagen supplements. The absorbed collagen not only can increase the collagen content in the skin but also promote the collagen synthesis process.

HA works with collagen by providing a moisture-rich environment where collagen can stretch without breaking. HA also nourishes and hydrates collagen to keep it supple and flexible. This is done by filling the empty spaces of the skin matrix with water and giving it a fuller, firmer and more radiant appearance. Scientific research also found that HA improves wound repair and increases the synthesis of collagen in aged dermal wounds (Damodarasamy et al., 2014) [5].

Therefore, we believe that our formula
containing HA and collagen peptides could produce a valid result of 1+1>2,
to help skin rejuvenation.

Volumes of clinical and research studies have shown the efficiency of oral collagen peptides in improving aging skin.

A systematic review study on using collagen supplementation for treatment efficacy regarding skin quality and anti-aging benefits shows that the oral administration of collagen peptide (2.5g/day) significantly reduces wrinkles starting after weeks and had positive effects on dermal matrix synthesis (Howell-Morris, 2020) [6].

Other controlled interventional trials show that intake of collagen peptides for twelve weeks significantly improved skin hydration, elasticity, roughness, and density. And our sponsor’s clinical study shows that skin moisture can be increased by 11.8% after taking HA for 30 days.
Previous studies have reviewed oral collagen supplements are generally safe with no reported adverse event. Our premium product not included other ingredients or additives, novel membrane filtration technology was also applied during the production process to ensure the purity of the collagen peptide and HA.

[1] Wang, L. et al. (2015) “Bioavailability and bioavailable forms of collagen after oral administration to rats,” Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 63(14), pp. 3752–3756. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1021/jf5057502.

[2] Reilly, D.M. and Lozano, J. (2021) “Skin collagen through the lifestages: Importance for skin health and beauty,” Plastic and Aesthetic Research, 8, p. 2. Available at: https://doi.org/10.20517/2347-9264.2020.153.

[3] ] Kleinnijenhuis, A.J. et al. (2019) “Non-targeted and targeted analysis of collagen hydrolysates during the course of digestion and absorption,” Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, 412(4), pp. 973–982. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00216-019-02323-x.

[4] Just Vitamins (no date) Bovine collagen VS MARINE COLLAGEN, Just Vitamins | Vitamins, Supplements & Herbal Remedies | Free UK Delivery. Just Vitamins. Available at: https://www.justvitamins.co.uk/blog/bovine-collagen-vs-marine-collagen/ (Accessed: February 26, 2023).

[5] Damodarasamy, M. et al. (2014) “Hyaluronan enhances wound repair and increases collagen III in aged dermal wounds,” Wound Repair and Regeneration, 22(4), pp. 521–526. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1111/wrr.12192.

[6] Howell-Morris, R. (2020) “Oral collagen for the treatment of dermal atrophy: A systematic review of human trials.” Available at: https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.07.15.20154120.