Fish collagen Naticol^®

Not all collagen is the same collagen – and it is this seemingly simple observation that underlies the decision made by Dwatro Laboratories® to use only Naticol® fish collagen in its formulations. Naticol® is made by the French company Weishardt, a recognised European leader in the production of top-grade marine collagen, manufactured by controlled enzymatic hydrolysis from the skins of sea fish of proven origin from ASC- and BAP-certified aquaculture. In a world where the collagen supplement market is overflowing with products of varying – and often unknown – raw material quality, choosing a certified ingredient from a manufacturer with a 180-year history and its own body of scientific research is not merely a marketing decision but an expression of the philosophy that Dwatro Laboratories® consistently follows: science over claims, composition over packaging.

How does Naticol® fish collagen really differ from ordinary collagen?

The collagen supplement market offers dozens of products, but the differences between them go far beyond taste or packaging and concern fundamental chemical issues – the molecular weight of the peptides, the amino acid profile and the degree of standardisation of the raw material – which determine whether fish collagen genuinely supports the body or simply passes through the digestive system without any significant effect. Naticol® fish collagen is a strictly defined mixture of type I and III collagen peptides, obtained through enzymatic hydrolysis that produces molecules with a precisely controlled molecular weight – below 2000 Da or around 4000 Da depending on the application – which translates directly into high absorbability and effective collagen supplementation. The amino acid profile of Naticol® is similar to that of the body’s own human collagen, so the body recognises it well and can make efficient use of the peptides supplied as building blocks for its own connective tissue structures; the raw material itself is GMO-free and free from preservatives and prohibited substances, and holds Halal, Kosher and FSSC 22000 certificates. Importantly for people with allergies or who follow particular dietary patterns, fish collagen is a full-value alternative to bovine collagen – it is suitable for pescatarians and people who avoid animal products other than fish, and in combination with the dietary supplements for hair, skin and nails from the Dwatro Laboratories® range, it can provide comprehensive beauty support from within.

Why is fish collagen absorbed faster – and what does this mean for your body?

Bioavailability is a concept of fundamental importance in collagen supplementation, because even the best-composed formula will not deliver the expected results if the active ingredients do not reach the target tissues – articular cartilage, the dermis, nails or blood vessels – in sufficient concentration. Because of its low molecular weight and the hydrophilic nature of its peptides, fish collagen is absorbed faster and more efficiently than bovine collagen, but at Dwatro Laboratories® we have gone a step further by enclosing Naticol® in our proprietary Dwatro®Lip liposomal form, which protects the peptides from degradation in the acidic environment of the stomach and allows them to be absorbed directly in the intestine into the bloodstream. You can read more about how this technology works in detail, and why it is a game changer in supplementation, on the liposomal technology page, where Dorota Wątróbska-Świetlikowska, PhD, DSc (Pharm.) – the brand’s founder and a researcher with twenty years of experience in lipid systems – explains the mechanisms behind this innovation. The practical result of combining the high bioavailability of Naticol® with liposomal technology is a formulation that provides as much as 5 grams of active collagen peptides in a single sachet – with no sugar, preservatives, gluten or lactose – in a ready-to-take form that needs no dissolving.

How and when should you take Naticol® fish collagen to see results?

Collagen supplementation is a process that requires patience and regularity, because the body’s own collagen synthesis and the remodelling of connective tissue take place in biological rhythms measured in weeks, not days – which is exactly why the first noticeable effects in terms of skin elasticity, joint comfort or nail condition usually appear after several weeks of systematic use. Dwatro Laboratories® liposomal fish collagen for skin and joints is taken once a day – one sachet regardless of meals, with no need to wash it down – which makes this routine one of the simplest and most flexible forms of regular supplementation, which you can follow literally anywhere, including when travelling or at work. People who are particularly interested in supporting the musculoskeletal system should take a look at the properties of FlexLip®, a formulation enriched with glucosamine, chondroitin, hyaluronic acid, manganese, zinc and vitamins C and D, as their synergistic action can support the proper functioning of articular cartilage and connective tissue, making FlexLip® a comprehensive solution for physically active people or those looking for fish collagen support for their joints. For those who care above all about the condition of their skin, hair and nails, there is BeautyLip® – a formula enriched with biotin, selenium, hyaluronic acid, vitamin E and omega-3 oils from sea buckthorn and linseed, whose action combined with Naticol® can comprehensively support natural beauty from within, complementing the daily diet with nutrients that are difficult to obtain from food alone.