California Gold Nutrition , Collagenup®, Hydrolyzed Marine Collagen Peptides With Hyaluronic Acid, Unflavored, 1.02 Lb (464 G) - California Gold Nutrition CollagenUP, 1.02 lb (464 g)Marine Sourced Collagen Peptides + Hyaluronic Acid + Vitamin CFeaturing Unflavored, Non-Bovine, Hydrolyzed Fish Collagen With Non-Animal Source Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin CSupport for Healthy Hair, Skin, Nails, Joints and Bones*Enzymatically Hydrolyzed Collagen Broken Down into Bioavailable PeptidesFormulated without Gluten, GMOs, or SoyProduced in a 3rd Party Audited cGMP Registered (Certified) Facility100% Gold GuaranteeNow in a Resealable Pouch for Easier StorageCollagen, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin C all contribute to the health and wellbeing of the musculoskeletal system. California Gold Nutrition CollagenUP contains all three of these ingredients to help support healthy hair, skin, nails, joints, and bones.* The unflavored powder can be quickly added to your favorite drink, providing a convenient way to add collagen to your diet.Types of CollagenCollagen is the primary structural protein found throughout the body and provides crucial infrastructure, both inside and out. There are many types of collagen that differ by how the molecules are assembled and where the collagen is used in your body. Our CollagenUP powder contains both type I and type III collagen, which are 2 of the 5 main types of collagen:Type I: This type of collagen makes up 80 to 90% of your body’s total collagen. Because it is densely packed, type I collagen provides structure to skin, bones, tendons, and ligaments.Type II: Found in elastic cartilage, such as knees and shoulders, this type of collagen provides support for joints.Type III: This type of collagen is commonly present with Type I and is found in muscles, arteries, and organs. Type IV: Found in the layers of your skin, type IV collagen helps support various functions of the skin.Type V: This type of collagen is found in the cornea of your eyes, bones, some layers of skin, hair, and tissue of the placenta.Plus Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin COur advanced collagen formula also includes two additional powerhouse ingredients – hyaluronic acid and vitamin C. Hyaluronic acid is a component of connective tissue and can provide the fluid matrix for joint lubrication, skin hydration, and repair.* Vitamin C plays a role in the production of collagen and assists in antioxidant protection.* Research suggests that regular consumption of these nutrients can provide the body with the fundamental building blocks that can help to support the health of joints, bones, skin, hair, and nails.*California Gold Nutrition CollagenUP features non-bovine, marine-sourced collagen peptides with hyaluronic acid and vitamin C. The specially processed fish collagen is enzymatically hydrolyzed (broken down) into low molecular weight component amino acid peptides in order to help ensure optimal absorption and bioavailability.*Typical Amino Acids Profile (mg) Per Serving^Alanine457Hydroxylysine57Phenylalanine*102Arginine475Hydroxyproline447Proline531Aspartic Acid277Isoleucine*57Serine225Glutamic Acid543Leucine*126Threonine*159Glycine1,071Lysine*189Tyrosine19Histidine*76Methionine*75Valine*101^May vary slightly from batch to batch*Essential Amino AcidsThird-Party TestedOur products undergo quality testing where they are evaluated by an independent ISO-certified lab using scientifically-validated test methods to ensure authenticity, purity, and potency of ingredients. For added transparency, we make the results available to you in our iTested Verified Reports so you can see for yourself.iTested Verified- iHerb stands out as a leading global online retailer because it offers an unbeatable selection of over 50,000 health and wellness products from reputable brands, delivered directly from climate-controlled fulfillment centers, with pre-paid VAT and duties for the UK, ensuring a seamless and reliable shopping experience for customers worldwide.