Our grass-fed (and finished) pasture-raised USA cattle are raised without the use of hormones, antibiotics or pesticides. Grass-fed collagen comes the hides of cattle. It is also known as “bovine collagen”. Bovine collagen is an excellent source of collagen types I and III. Type I collagen is the most dominant type of collagen in the body and type III is found in our muscles, digestive system, blood vessels and skin. This makes grass-fed collagen great for all-round body health and recovery from injuries.

Our premium wild-caught marine collagen is sourced from North Atlantic fish and processed locally in Canada. It is tested to meet the world's most stringent standards for heavy metals and toxins. Marine collagen comes from the parts of the fish (scales and skin) that would usually be discarded during processing. Marine collagen is a source of type I collagen. Type I is the most plentiful collagen in our bodies. It can be found in our skin, tendons, bones, teeth, ligaments and connective tissues. Collagen is often associated with skin health and rightly so! Type I collagen is the main component of our skin and is a key building block for maintaining its elasticity and firmness.

As we age, the ability to replenish collagen naturally decreases by about 1.5% per year. Inadequate collagen and the changes in the collagen protein network are associated with a loss of skin elasticity and suppleness, rigid skin, wrinkles, and dull, aged skin. Hydrolyzed collagen is absorbed in the small intestine, and then distributed throughout the body as collagen peptides and free amino acids. These peptides and amino acids are the building blocks for the formation of new collagen and elastin fibers, stimulating the production of new collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. That’s why marine collagen has long been touted in the cosmetic industry for its skin enhancing benefits. Marine collagen is slightly more expensive than other types of collagen, but it has the greatest bioavailability. Gram for gram, marine collagen will deliver the greatest impact.

Our chicken bone broth comes from cage-free USA chickens raised free from antibiotics and hormones. Chicken bone broth collagen is a great source of type 2 collagen. Type 2 collagen is present in our bodies in much smaller amounts than types 1 and 3. Type 2 is found in our cartilage, making it a valuable contributor to joint health.