Unlock Your Potential: The Science-Backed Benefits of Fish Collagen

*Beyond the buzz: discover how hydrolysed fish collagen powers your body, from flexible joints to radiant skin, all backed by research.*

At Oost Nutrition, we’re passionate about helping you stay fit and active. That's why our Regen & Recover supplement features hydrolysed fish collagen, a powerhouse ingredient supported by compelling scientific research. But what exactly does it do, and how can it help you on your wellness journey? Let's dive into the science!

Collagen and Joint Health: Move Freely, Live Fully

Our joints are the unsung heroes of movement, but with age or intense activity, their ability to repair can slow down. That’s where collagen, a crucial structural protein, steps in to offer support. Our product features hydrolysed fish collagen, and the science is clear about its benefits:

• Overall Joint Function: A comprehensive review by **Campos and colleagues in 2023** highlighted that collagen supplementation can significantly improve joint mobility and functionality, while also reducing stiffness and pain. 
  
• Targeting Joint Pain: Studies from researchers like **Lugo, Zdzieblik, Clark, and Bello (between 2006 and 2017)** consistently show that collagen helps reduce joint pain. This includes discomfort from strenuous exercise and even pain associated with osteoarthritis. The emerging understanding is that these collagen peptides work by helping to reduce inflammation within your joints. 
  
• Osteoarthritis Symptom Improvement: A meta-analysis by **García-Coronado in 2019** confirmed that collagen supplementation is effective in improving osteoarthritis symptoms, based on a broad range of clinical trials. 
• Combined Ingredient Synergy: Research often explores collagen's benefits in combination with other ingredients. For instance, a 2024 trial by **Puigdellívol** studied a supplement with hydrolysed collagen alongside chondroitin, glucosamine, turmeric, and devil's claw. [Participants taking this daily for six months reported improvements in both symptoms and physical function. 

Collagen and Exercise Performance & Recovery: Bounce Back Stronger

For our active community, how collagen supports your fitness journey is key. It's not just about performance, but also how quickly and effectively you recover:

• Faster Muscle Recovery & Less Soreness: A 2019 study by **Clifford and colleagues** demonstrated that hydrolysed collagen supplementation can accelerate muscle function recovery and reduce post-exercise muscle soreness. While the exact mechanisms are still being explored, it’s thought to boost collagen synthesis in connective tissues around your muscles and modulate inflammatory responses.
• Enhanced Explosive Strength: Looking to boost your power? A **2022 study by Lis** found that male athletes who supplemented with vitamin C-enriched collagen experienced an increase in their rate of force development – a vital factor for explosive strength and power. 
  
• Building Muscle Mass & Strength: The **Campos 2023 review** also indicates that combining hydrolysed collagen supplementation with resistance training can lead to notable increases in both muscle mass and strength. 
  
• Comprehensive Protein Synthesis (New Research!): Exciting new research from **Aussieker in 2025** highlighted that a blend of whey and collagen protein significantly boosted both myofibrillar (muscle contraction) and muscle connective protein synthesis rates.  This indicates a comprehensive benefit for muscle repair and growth, supporting your body even at rest and during recovery.

Collagen and Bone Health: The Foundation of Strength

Collagen isn't just for soft tissues; it's a fundamental building block for strong, healthy bones:

• Improved Bone Strength & Mineral Density: The **Campos 2023 review** confirms that collagen supplementation has been shown to improve overall bone strength and bone mineral density. 
  
• Support for Postmenopausal Bone Health: While our product uses fish collagen, it's worth noting studies like **Konig's 2018 research** (which used bovine collagen) have shown that daily hydrolysed collagen intake can lead to favourable shifts in bone mineral density and markers, suggesting increased bone formation and reduced degradation in postmenopausal women with reduced bone mineral density. This illustrates the broad benefits of hydrolysed collagen for skeletal integrity.

Collagen and Skin, Hair, & Nails: Your Natural Radiance

The beauty benefits of collagen are widely celebrated, and science continues to back up its impressive effects on your skin, hair, and nails:

• Vibrant Skin: Scientific data on oral collagen supplements is exceptionally promising for skin ageing. Reviews by **Martini in 2019** and **Campos in 2023** indicate benefits such as decreased wrinkle formation, enhanced skin elasticity, improved hydration, and better skin texture. Researchers have also observed positive changes in collagen content, density, and synthesis within the skin itself. 
  
• Healthy, Thicker Hair: A **2020 study by Oesser** found that women taking a daily dose of bioactive collagen peptides saw a significant increase in hair thickness and follicle cell proliferation.  Furthermore, recent evidence from **Pappelbaum in 2024** suggests that collagen peptide supplementation may even help prevent hair loss. 
• Stronger Nails: Don't overlook your nails! A **2017 study by Hexsel** demonstrated that collagen supplementation led to increased nail growth and improved brittle nails, alongside a notable decrease in the frequency of broken nails. 

At Oost Nutrition, we believe in providing you with premium, effective ingredients. Our commitment to using high-quality hydrolysed fish collagen means you're supporting your body with a powerful, science-backed nutrient designed to help you thrive.

Explore the full range of benefits with OOST and feel the difference!

The research:

• Campos LD, Santos Junior VA, Pimentel JD, Carrega GLF, Cazarin CBB. Collagen supplementation in skin and orthopedic diseases: A review of the literature. Heliyon. 2023 Mar 28;9(4):e14961. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e14961.

   

• Lugo JP, Saiyed ZM, Lau FC, Molina JP, Pakdaman MN, Shamie AN, et al. Undenatured type II collagen (UC-II®) for joint support: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in healthy volunteers. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2013;10:48.

   

• Zdzieblik D, Oesser S, Gollhofer A, König D. Improvement of activity-related knee joint discomfort following supplementation of specific collagen peptides. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism. 2017;42(6):588-595.

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• Clark KL, Sebastianelli W, Flechsenhar KR et al. 24-Week study on the use of collagen hydrolysate as a dietary supplement in athletes with activity-related joint pain. Curr Med Res Opin. 2008 May;24(5):1485-96. doi: 10.1185/030079908x291967.

   

• Bello AE, Oesser S. Collagen hydrolysate for the treatment of osteoarthritis and other joint disorders: a review of the literature. Curr Med Res Opin. 2006 Nov;22(11):2221-32. doi: 10.1185/030079906X148373.

   

• García-Coronado JM, Martínez-Olvera L, Elizondo-Omaña RE et al. Effect of collagen supplementation on osteoarthritis symptoms: a meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials. Int Orthop. 2019 Mar;43(3):531-538. doi: 10.1007/s00264-018-4211-5.

   

• Puigdellívol Grifell J, Comellas Berenguer C, Steinbacher G, Kranjcec T et al. Open, Observational, Single-Arm, Multicenter Study Assessing the Effectiveness of a Dietary Supplement Containing Hydrolyzed Collagen, Chondroitin Sulfate, and Glucosamine for Osteoarthritis Pain Reduction. J Diet Suppl. 2024;21(3):374-388. doi: 10.1080/19390211.2023.2284982.

   

• Clifford T, Ventress M, Allerton DM et al. The effects of collagen peptides on muscle damage, inflammation and bone turnover following exercise: a randomized, controlled trial. Amino Acids. 2019 Apr;51(4):691-704. doi: 10.1007/s00726-019-02706-5.

   

• Lis DM, Jordan M, Lipuma T, Smith T, Schaal K, Baar K. Collagen and Vitamin C Supplementation Increases Lower Limb Rate of Force Development. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2022 Mar 1;32(2):65-73. doi: 10.1123/ijsnem.2020-0313.

   

• Aussieker T, Kaiser J, Hermans WJH, Hendriks FK, Holwerda AM, Senden JM, VAN Kranenburg JMX, Goessens JPB, Braun U, Baar K, Snijders T, VAN Loon LJC. Ingestion of a Whey Plus Collagen Protein Blend Increases Myofibrillar and Muscle Connective Protein Synthesis Rates. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2025 Mar 1;57(3):544-554.

   

• König D, Oesser S, Scharla S, Zdzieblik D, Gollhofer A. Specific Collagen Peptides Improve Bone Mineral Density and Bone Markers in Postmenopausal Women-A Randomized Controlled Study. Nutrients. 2018 Jan 16;10(1):97. doi: 10.3390/nu10010097.

   

• Martini Nataly. Collagen supplements. Journal of Primary Health Care 11, 385-386. 2019.

  https://doi.org/10.1071/HC15947.

   

• Oesser S. The oral intake of specific. Bioactive Collagen Peptides has a positive effect on hair thickness. Nutrafoods (2020) 1:134-138. DOI 10.17470/NF-020-0019.

   

• Pappelbaum K, Virgilio N, Epping L et al. Revealing novel insights on how oral supplementation with collagen peptides may prevent hair loss: Lessons from the human hair follicle organ culture. J Funct Foods. 2024;116: 106124, ISSN 1756-4646,

  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jff.2024.106124.

• 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 Dec;16(4):520-526. doi: 10.1111/jocd.12393.