Marine Collagen - SLEEP + Zen & Serenity - 280g

THE ANTI-STRESS FORMULA!

NATURAL & POWDERED, THIS EXCEPTIONAL FORMULA HELPS TO IMPROVE SLEEP ONSET AND QUALITY, AND PROMOTES RELAXATION AND SERENITY.

MARINE COLLAGEN + MELATONIN + 5-HTP + VITAMIN B6

1. MARINE COLLAGEN

From France, a hitherto unexploited resource, fish skin, with 7x less carbon impact than bovine collagen!

Collagen was naturally consumed by our ancestors, who fed more on the parts of animals containing the most collagen, such as skin, cartilage and bones. Collagen is compatible with a paleo-friendly diet.

Ithas always been used in Japan, where it is recognised as being particularly biocompatible or bioactive, as well as being highly bioavailable.

• It consists of proteins in the form of hydrolysed peptides (enzymatic hydrolysis) bioactive natural marine collagen from a sustainable development approach (ASC Aquaculture Stewardship Council, BAP Best Aquaculture Practice, and MSC sustainable fishing labels).
• Molecular weight = 4 kilodaltons (kDa). This is a low molecular weight, optimised for maximum assimilation.
• Particularly rich in amino acids - glycine, proline and hydroxyproline - involved in collagen synthesis and connective tissue regeneration.
• In the brain, glycine is also a cofactor in the production of serotonin (the 'happy hormone'), which helps to control our emotions and therefore helps us to stay calm and fall asleep.
• Also rich in glutamine , which contributes to acid-base balance and intestinal cell repair, and therefore supports the immune system.
• Non-GMO - Fat free - Carbohydrate and sugar free - Preservative free
• No ionisation treatment - No radioactivity
• Rigorous manufacturing standards - Quality in compliance with ISO 9001 - ISO 22000
• Halal certification
• 100% fish origin: no BSE risk for bovine collagen, no bird flu risk for chicken collagen
• The peptide form comes from natural collagen cut to provide smaller pieces (enzymatic hydrolysis) and therefore more easily digested.
• Neutraltaste with no aftertaste
• It is particularly suitable when collagen protein intake is insufficient and/or needs are increased: advanced age, convalescence, sporting activities, pregnancy or breast-feeding... To (re)find joint mobility, muscle strength, tissue elasticity and improve overall well-being.
• It is also suitable for (re)improving skin quality and intestinal comfort, and for fighting inflammation in general.
  

Good to know:

• Collagen is a component naturally present in the body (muscles, skin, bones, tendons, cartilage, hair, nails, etc.) where it plays a major role in support and/or elasticity.
• From the age of 25, collagen production in humans decreases by 1.5% per year.
• By the age of 45, the body produces around 1/3 less collagen, leading to a loss of tissue tone (joints, muscles, skin, etc.), a loss of mobility and a loss of the overall "youthful" appearance.
• Today 's diet - sometimes unbalanced, overly industrial, with a preference for lean meat with no bones or cartilage - tends towards a lower consumption of external collagen.
• So an extra supply of bioactive collagen - rich in the amino acids that are key to the formation of type I collagen - helps to stimulate and revive the body's own collagen metabolism. In joint cartilage, the hydrolysed peptides in our marine collagen also stimulate the production of chondrocytes, the cells involved in the synthesis of type II collagen.

Studies and scientific evidence :

• Supplementation with 5 to 10 g / day of bioactive fish collagen peptides was carried out for 12 to 14 weeks.
• Significant results were observed as early as 6 weeks on various functions.

2. MELATONIN

Melatonin is a hormone produced by the epiphysis (or pineal gland). This hormone is inhibited in the presence of light. It is secreted when it is dark, indicating to the brain the right time to sleep. Its peak production occurs between 2 and 5 a.m., hence its name"sleep hormone".

Melatonin is a neurohormone synthesised from a major neurotransmitter, serotonin, whose main precursor is the amino acid tryptophan. When the production of this neurotransmitter is disrupted, deficient or altered by certain conditions (pathology, travel, sport, etc.), melatonin production can be affected, causing difficulty falling asleep or sleep disorders. This can lead to secondary problems such as anxiety or depression.

This is why supplementation can be useful, as numerous studies have shown, since melatonin is known to :

• helping to reduce the time it takes to fall asleep
• help reduce the effects of jet lag

Melatonin is also present in many plants where it plays an antioxidant role - it protects plants against the oxidising effects of UV rays, drought, extreme temperatures and toxins. Plant melatonin (a phytohormone) is a natural alternative for compensating for the lack of melatonin secretion in humans. Plant melatonin, extracted from St John's Wort(Hypericum perforatum L.), has the particularity of being close to the hormone secreted naturally by humans.

3. 5-HTP

Griffonia Simplicifolia is an African plant, found mainly in Ghana and the Ivory Coast, whose seeds are naturally rich in 5-HTP(5-Hydroxy L-Tryptophan). 5-HTP is a direct precursor of serotonin, a major neurotransmitter produced in the brain.

Serotonin, also known as the "happiness hormone", acts on the central nervous system, where it is involved in regulating certain behaviours such asmood or emotionality, moral suffering and depression.
Serotonin also has an effect on sleep, sexual and eating disorders, memory, learning, temperature regulation, cardiovascular function, muscle contraction and endocrine regulation.

5-HTP extracted from Griffonia Simplicifolia is an extremely effective natural response to help restore calm and serenity, improve sleep quality and moderate appetite.

This ingredient is non-addictive - with no side effects (as long as recommended doses are respected).

Serotonin is itself the precursor of melatonin:

Tryptophan > 5-HTP (5-Hydroxy L-Tryptophan) > Serotonin > Melatonin

4. VITAMIN B6

A VITAMIN FOR THE NORMAL FUNCTIONING OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM

It is also involved in the synthesis of red blood cells and the formation of haemoglobin. It helps regulate hormonal activity. Vitamin B6 contributes to normal energy metabolism and helps reduce fatigue. It contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system.

The main sources of vitamin B6 (or pyridoxine) are oily fish, complete proteins, wheat germ, pulses (lentils, peas, etc.), vegetables (carrots, onions, spinach, etc.), fruit (plums, bananas, avocados, etc.), dairy products, liver, egg yolks, nuts and seeds.

Vitamin B6 is very important because it promotes the formation of neurotransmitters. It is a cofactor in the synthesis of serotonin and melatonin. A good intake of this vitamin is therefore essential for the proper functioning of the brain and all associated functions, such as sleep andemotional balance.

Here we have selected buckwheat sprout powder, which is particularly rich in natural vitamin B6.

Its major functions on the brain are

• Contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system
• Contributes tonormal psychological functions.