Aeterna
Hydrolysed marine collagen with hyaluronic acid and vitamin C — the formula clinicians actually recommend.
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Most collagen powders on the market are bovine type-I with poor bioavailability. COLLAGEN MAX PRO uses 10g of low-molecular-weight (≤2 kDa) marine peptides per serving, the form clinical trials use. Each scoop also delivers 80mg vitamin C — the rate-limiting cofactor for collagen synthesis — and 100mg hyaluronic acid for parallel intra-dermal hydration.
| COLLAGEN MAX PRO | Average bovine powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Peptide weight | ≤ 2 kDa | 5–10 kDa |
| Vitamin C cofactor | 80 mg | 0 mg |
| Hyaluronic acid | 100 mg | 0 mg |
| Heavy-metal tested | Yes (per batch) | Rarely |
| Source | Wild-caught skin & scales | Bovine hide |
Mix one 12 g scoop into 200ml of water, juice or your morning coffee. Daily for at least 8 weeks for visible elasticity changes — published trials showed peak skin density at 12–16 weeks of continuous use.
Reviewed by
Dermatologist · University Hospital Sofia
Board-certified dermatologist with 18 years of clinical practice and a PhD in extracellular-matrix biology. Lead investigator on three EU-funded collagen-supplementation trials.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology · 2024
Double-blind RCT, 120 women, 12 weeks. Verum group showed +14 % dermal density and +28 % skin elasticity vs placebo.
Read study →Nutrients · 2023
Crossover pharmacokinetic study showing 1.8× higher peak plasma hydroxyproline for marine vs bovine sources at equivalent doses.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2022
84 participants, 16 weeks. Wrinkle depth reduced 19 % vs collagen-only arm at 12 %.
"I'm 47 and the only thing that has visibly changed my skin texture in years. Bought after my dermatologist recommended it."
"Three months in. Hair feels thicker, nails stopped breaking, skin around the jaw is firmer. Worth every euro."
"Mixes well, no aftertaste. Took about ten weeks before I could see a difference but now my friends are asking what I'm doing."
